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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How to Keep Your Pet Healthy and Happy This Spring

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Spring is in the air…but so are fleas, ticks, mosquitoes and other pet pests! To help keep your pet healthy and happy, you will want to do things like give him preventative medications, take him out for exercise, keep him away from your neighbor’s petunias, and more! Here is our take on spring pet care…

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Should You Neuter Your Male Dog or Cat?

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Do you have a male dog or cat? Well, owning a male pet is a big responsibility and comes with a fair share of fun and excitement. Sometimes the same pet who brings so much joy to your life can also bring some interesting behavior issues to the table when it comes to his testosterone!…

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