Tips For Pet Owners

Preparing Your Pet for the Arrival of a New baby

Helping your pet adjust to the arrival of a new baby is much like preparing a young child for a new sibling. An infant brings many changes to a household, however, you can help your pet adjust to the big changes with minimal time and effort by making gradual adjustments to your lifestyle before the baby

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Ten Tips to Keep Kids and Pets Safe

Parents love both their children and their pets. Many pet owners even call their pets fur children. But it is important to create a safe and healthy environment for both children and pets. We especially worry about parasite and bacterial transmission from animals to people, although the reverse can occur

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A Great Tool for Pet Owners

Apps for Smart Phones
Of the 1.3 million apps available, at least a few are related to pets!  
One is the Whistle Activity Monitor which is a device that attaches to a dog’s collar, and has an app to monitor the dog’s daily activity. It also can chart food and medications, and can be

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What You Need to Know About Rabies

Rabies is deadly disease, but, luckily, outbreaks are not particularly common in the United States. In fact, 95 percent of deaths due to rabies occur in Africa and Asia, according to the World Health Organization. Although rabies might not be widespread in the U.S., the consequences can be severe if

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Family Friends Aren’t Always Furry – Think of Feathery Friends!

Transitioning a Bird into Your Home
When including a bird of any size and species in your household, take time before the transition to prepare. Use these tips to welcome your new bird and create a happy experience for your family.
Choose housing with bars or slats that are only half the width

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De-Skunking Your Dog

De-Skunk Your House
Now that you have gotten the smell off of your dog, you will need to get the smell out of your house. The same solution that is described above works both for dogs and for items around your house such as carpets, couches, etc. However, the peroxide in the solution can

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Microchipping Your Pet

Each year, nearly 8 million animals end up in local shelters. Of those 8 million pets, data shows that less than 20 percent of lost dogs and less than 2 percent of missing cats are ever returned to their original owners.
Thankfully, there are some useful tools available to help pet owners who have lost

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