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Keep ''people food'' off your pet's holiday menu
June 2, 2009
Keep your pet safe and healthy this holiday season by saying "no" to the following holiday foods:
New pet articles on dogs
Graduating your dog to house freedom
07/17/2009 - 16:38
So… you’ve used a crate to manage your puppy and now you’re wondering how to start giving him more freedom. Well, if you’ve done your foundation work and haven’t let your dog pick up bad habits, transitioning to full freedom in the house should go pretty smoothly. Ideally, your dog should be past the puppy and juvenile stage. For small dogs, this probably …Read more »
Should you give your newly-adopted dog a new name?
06/02/2009 - 09:37
If you want to rename your dog, go right ahead. While it may take an older dog a while to figure out what you mean, he’ll get it eventually. Dogs don’t internalize a name the way we do; they don’t identify themselves with that particular combination of phonemes. They simply understand that when you make a certain sound, it means …Read more »
Tattooing: another way to keep your dog safe
06/02/2009 - 09:37
Developed by the founders of the National Dog Registry, tattooing is a simple, affordable means of permanently identifying your dog. It is painless to a dog because as dog’s skin structure is so different from a human’s that the tattoo marker doesn’t need to be inserted very deeply into the dog’s epidermis, or outer skin layer. The best location for …Read more »
New pet articles on cats
Cat grooming: how to select a cat brush
10/27/2009 - 18:03
Ever wonder how to make sense of all the various kinds of cat brushes and combs out there? Here are some tips: If your kitty's fur is regularly brushed and free of any tangles or mats, a fine/medium combination comb will work nicely. A rubber brush can be used on a shorthaired cat, which, as a bonus, will polish his coat at …Read more »
Green Paw Print Tip #4: Don't Shop - Adopt!
04/24/2009 - 09:22
Looking to add a four-legged friend to the family? Adopt from a shelter, humane society or rescue group and give a pet that's already out there and in need of a forever home a healthy, happy life. Check out our Online Adoption Center to find your perfect match. Likewise, do your part in reducing pet overpopulation by spaying or neutering your pet. In …Read more »
Feeding your kitten
04/24/2009 - 09:21
When it comes to nutrition, kittens are a lot like children -- they need a balanced diet to grow. Find out what brand of food your kitten was eating before you adopted it, and continue feeding it this food if possible. If you want to switch brands, do so gradually. Begin by mixing a little bit of the new food …Read more »
