Oh Behave! If you’re looking to start the new year off on the right paw with your pet, here are a few basic training strategies to improve your human-canine bond. Got a problem barker? It’s a pretty common issue, but you’ve got to be consistent and patient if you want to make it stop. First, yelling […]
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Nat’l Bird Day (Jan. 5th)
Every January 5th we celebrate birds–not only the worldwide efforts to conserve them, but also the fact that they make wonderful, fascinating companions! Howeverm avian pets do require consistent care to keep them happy and healthy. The single most important thing you can do to maintain your avian friend’s health is to make sure you […]
January is Train Your Dog Month
Oh Behave! If you’re looking to start the new year off on the right paw with your pet, here are a few basic training strategies to help you both have a better new year. Got a problem barker? It’s a pretty common issue, but you’ve got to be consistent and patient if you want to […]
Get Fit With Your Pet!
Losing weight or getting in shape seems to be on just about every other person’s to-do list for the new year—and if it’s on yours, you may already have a great workout partner: your dog! Just like humans, overweight pets are more likely to develop diabetes, osteoarthritis, high blood pressure, heart disease, joint injuries, and […]
January is Walk Your Pet Month
Cabin fever isn’t just a people thing – it’s a pet thing, too! Regular exercise is essential to our animal companions’ physical and mental health (not to mention our own.) Some ways to motivate you both to get out and move include taking different routes each time you walk, inviting a dog-owning friend along with […]
Gobble Up These Thanksgiving Pet Safety Tips
Careful with turkey & trimmings! Bits of lean meat are fine, but fatty skin, gravy, and drippings can cause pancreatitis. Bones are a choking hazard, as is the twine you used to secure your bird. Stuffing have onion, garlic, nutmeg, raisins, nuts, or mushrooms? It’s a no-no for fido—and felines, too. Make sure centerpieces & […]
Don’t Let Your Dog Go Viral! (Canine Flu)
Updated 11/22 Just like people, dogs can get the flu—known as canine influenza, or CIV. Also just like people, the more social the individual, the greater the risk of contracting the virus. Dogs that interact with other dogs at daycare, grooming, dog parks, or who are regularly groomed are much more likely to be exposed. […]
Who Is That Masked Man?!
Preparing Your Pets for Holiday Guests The holiday season may be a little different this year, but chances are you’ll be having more people in your home than you’ve had in a while. Even the most extroverted pet can become anxious or frightened by the sudden arrival of new people, and especially if they’re wearing […]
Preparing Your Pet for Paw-liday Travel 2020
Make sure your pet’s vaccinations are current, and that you carry proof of them with you. Headed out of state? A health certificate from an accredited veterinarian is a good idea and may even be required. Check the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s pet travel information site to find out what specific documentation might be needed. […]
Keep Your K9 Occupied!
Some ideas to banish boredom if your dog has to stay indoors a lot due to smoke, bad weather, or quarantine: Create an obstacle course. Use cushions or chairs to build tunnels and using old hula hoops or inner tubes for him or her to leap through. The Muffin Tin Game. You’ll need a muffin […]