Getting your pet groomed is just as important in the winter as it is for any other time of the year. Without proper maintenance, thick winter coats bring pain and discomfort, and long, damp hair makes pets cold, wet, and susceptible to infections.
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Winter: De-Icers
HEAD: The Dangers of De-Icers As it gets colder, many businesses and homeowners protect themselves from icy sidewalks with de-icers. Most sidewalk de-icers are full of chemicals that are dangerous to our pets. The most common ones are made of calcium carbonate, calcium magnesium acetate, or chloride salts of potassium, magnesium, and sodium. Calcium-based salts […]
Winter Safety Tips (Non-Holiday)
HEAD: Cold Weather Safety Tips for Pets It’s not just your house and car that need winterization – your pet does, too! Here are a few tips to keep your animal companion healthy and happy through the cold, snowy months. Keep up with grooming. While you don’t want to shave long-haired dogs, you do want […]
Toxic Food For Dogs
Non-Boosted Many common foods we keep around our homes can cause serious health problems if our dogs ingest them. Here are five foods to keep away from your dog at all times. Boosted Both chocolate and caffeine contain methylxanthines, which can cause panting, excessive thirst, vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, and even death. Darker chocolates, particularly baking chocolate, […]