There are many reasons pet parents give to not owning or purchasing a pet identification tag, but also there are reasons to own a pet ID tag because of its proven track record of tracking down your pet in minutes not days. Here are the most common reasons owners give to not purchasing a pet [...]
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Direct sunlight out-of-doors is beneficial for puppies, but in summer or very hot climates, too much is harmful. The first sign of overheating will be increased panting. A dog cannot rid his body of extra heat as rapidly and efficiently as can a human being. A dog perspires mostly through his tongue rather than through [...]
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Times are rough with the steady rate of unemployment and rising food prices, but your pet doesn’t need to take a back seat to your financial needs. Instead, a great option for many pet parents, today, is using pet product coupons. Recycling centers are a wonderful place to find thousands of unwanted pet [...]
There is a lot of misinformation on the web about vitamins for your pet. Nowadays, people love their pets that they are willing to take every step to help their pets stay healthy, but are vitamins for pets really necessary and more importantly, do they work? According to studies, vitamins help improve the health of [...]
Less Exercise, More Rest The most obvious change probably will be a decline in activity. The first thing to watch for is tiring after exercise. The aging dog cannot walk as fast or as far. Do not take long walks; instead, walk him little and often, especially to new places. Use a more leisurely pace, [...]
The therapeutic use of pets as companions has gained increasing attention in recent years for a wide variety of patients -people with AIDS or cancer, the elderly, and the mentally ill. Unlike people, with whom our interactions may be quite complex and unpredictable, animals provide a constant source of comfort and focus for attention. [...]
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Current research has shown there is no or very little evidence that proves that giving your pet organic food is necessarily better, but it sure is more costly. Although organic food for pets may cost approximately fifteen percent more than conventional food, pet parents aren’t too worried, as long as their pet gets the best. [...]
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Candy hearts, pink and red roses, chocolates, cute teddy bears, it all sounds so nice to well, adults, but what about that furry friend of yours? It’s that time of the year again and don’t let your most prized, loved possession get lost in all the fuss this year. Yes, you know who we’re talking [...]
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How much exercise and what kind of exercise does an adult dog need to survive the dead winter months? Few dogs get enough exercise. In urban areas, and in busy suburbs, dogs must be exercised on leash, and this takes time. It is time well spent, however, for exercise is a great conditioner. The steady [...]
We are in the dead of winter now and one thing that should be on your mind or might already be is, “Should I worry about my dog’s protection outdoors this winter?” The answer is yes. The general rule is: when you put on a topcoat yourself, put a sweater or coat on your dog if he is [...]