How to Create a DIY First Aid Kit for Your Pets

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Accidents can happen at any time with our pets and by keeping an emergency first aid kit around is always useful. Being prepared until you reach your veterinarian can help ensure the safety and health of your pet. We have put together a checklist that can ensure that you have everything you need for your…

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Fourth of July Safety Tips for your Pets

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For many, Fourth of July is a wonderful summer holiday celebrated with lots of people, fireworks, summer fun and of course barbecue and cookouts, but for our pets, it can be harmful. Here are some tips on how to ensure your Fourth of July festivities are not harming your pets. Before the Celebrations The safest…

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What Cat Owners Should Know About Chronic Kidney Disease

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Kidneys play an important role in the health of cats. Not only are they responsible for producing urine, they also filter the blood of impurities. Improperly functioning kidneys can lead to a buildup of toxins in the bloodstream and can become fatal. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is one of the most common ailments suffered by…

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Beach Safety Tips for Dogs

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Summer’s almost here, and for many pet owners, that means packing up the car and heading off to enjoy a few days at the beach. Sunscreen? Check! Beach chairs? Check! Rover? Before you check your faithful friend off the list as well, take a minute to review some beach tips that will make the visit…

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How To Avoid Summer Pet Hazards

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Summer is almost here and many of us will be spending more time outdoors with our pets. As temperatures rise we might head to the beach or lake to cool off. Many of us will have BBQs and celebrations with fireworks. Of course, this all sounds fun, but we could be putting our pets in…

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7 Ways to “Trick” Your Dog into Training

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Let’s face it, not everyone’s dog is a champion performer, but you should be able to train them without tedium. So how do you motivate a lazy pup into action while teaching them too? “Trickery,” of course. Dogs are smart. As a pet owner, it’s important to find creative ways to stimulate their mind (while…

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4 Ways To Prevent Dog Bites

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Have you ever met someone who is afraid of dogs? If you have, they probably told you a story from childhood about why they are afraid of the big, furry pets that most of us like to call our friends. If someone as a child is attacked or bitten by an untrained or aggressive animal,…

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Should I Microchip My Pet?

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Up to 8 million pets end up in shelters each year and only 15-20% of dogs and less than 2% of cats are estimated to be reclaimed by their owners. Microchipping your pet is a simple, pretty inexpensive and mostly painless procedure. Most vets charge around $50 but, to have your pet safely identifiable should…

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4 Ways to Help Your Pet Stay Tick and Lyme Disease Free

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Did you know that this summer is expected to be a “Lyme disease war zone” — with ticks carrying Lyme disease rampant along much of the East coast? For that reason, we thought it might be a good idea to provide some tips that could help prevent your pet from acquiring ticks, or at least…

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