Dog Behavior: Barking

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Most dogs bark, and while barking can sometimes be a behavioral concern it is a natural part of a dog’s daily life. This is not to say that you shouldn’t worry about problem barking, or that nothing can be done to solve it. While there are some dogs that just bark now and then, barking…

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Halloween Pet Safety

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It’s Halloween season. Even if you’re grown-up, you probably get a happy little tingle from this haunting holiday, but pets often find it truly scary. At its core, Halloween is all about thrills and chills—but when it comes to pet safety, we prefer to keep things horror-free. Read on for everything you’ll need to know…

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A Few Fall Tips for Keeping Your Dog Healthy

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Fall is officially here! It’s a great time to get your dog outside for some fresh air and enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of the season. But there are a few things to keep in mind the next time you and your furry friend head outside: Keep him warm In the early mornings and…

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How to Stop Your Cat’s Bad Behaviors

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Cats and Jumping on Counters and Tables Trying to prevent cats from jumping on counters and tables can be a difficult task. As naturally curious animals, cats will attempt to explore every bit of your home. Sometimes, this can be costly if a valuable item is knocked from a counter by your cat, but it…

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How to Handle a Dog’s Fear of Thunderstorms

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This time of year often brings afternoon thunderstorms. Some pets are afraid of thunder through bad experience or an ingrained reaction to the noise and pressure changes. Fortunately, there are some ways in which you can help your pet to overcome his fear of thunder. So if you have a pet and there is a…

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Helping Your Dog’s Itchy Skin

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Summertime can often trigger skin rashes and ear infections in dogs. You may be cleaning your dog’s ears, bathing them, or giving them antihistamines and they are still scratching away. There may be relief for a day or two, but it all comes back. The foot licking, scratching and gnawing starts to drive you crazy…

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Tips to Help Keep Your Cat Healthy

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Cats are extremely agile and active pets known for their curiosity. For this reason, many humans find they are easily humored by the feline species’ innate sense of independence, and enjoy spending time with these furry little beholders of big personalities. If you’re a cat owner, particularly a new cat owner, it’s natural to wonder…

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Summer Traveling with your Pets

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For some pet parents, a trip is no fun if the four-legged members of the family can’t come along. But traveling can be highly stressful, both for you and your pets. If you’re planning to take a trip with pets in tow, we have some tips to help ensure a safe and comfortable journey for…

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Beat the Summer Heat

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As the weather kicks it up a notch, the natural tendency can be to get everyone up and out of the house, pets included. While spending more time outdoors can be a great source of exercise and fun for all involved, and summer is one of the best times of year for people and dogs,…

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What to Look for in a Reputable Dog Breeder

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Dog breeding can be a controversial topic. Some animal lovers are hooked on a breed and will shell out big bucks for the perfect purebred. Others are adamantly against breeding with so many dogs available in shelters and rescue groups. This article isn’t meant to sway you one way or another, but rather to provide…

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