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Teach Your Dog to Stand/Stay
Proper application of a flea/tick preventative is important to its overall effectiveness, but as we Pet Parents know, keeping your dog still while you're applying it can be challenging. To help make this process easier on you and your dog, teach him to “Stand/Stay.” This simply means that the dog is standing on all fours and staying still or not moving his feet. First …Read more »
What Does Organic Mean and other FAQs About Organic Pet Food
Considering feeding your pet an organic diet? Here are the answers to some commonly asked questions about organic pet foods: WHY SHOULD DOG AND CAT PARENTS CHOOSE ORGANIC FOOD AND TREATS? REASON #1: SAFETY Feeding organic takes pet food and treat safety to a whole new level. Organic pet foods and treats are certified and have gone through a regulatory certification process that …Read more »
What Is An Abscess?
GENERAL DESCRIPTION A localized area of infection that generally looks like a lump or bump and contains pus. SOURCE & CAUSE(S) Abscesses generally form as the result of trauma to the skin and are most commonly the result of a cat or dog fight where the incidence of a puncture wound is high. Abscesses will form when the body detects bacteria or a …Read more »
Nutrition for Small Dogs
Is your dog a small dog? Small dogs like Yorkshire Terriers, Dachshunds and Chihuahuas can weigh between 6 and 20 pounds and stand between 6 and 17 inches tall. When choosing the right food for your small dog, consider these special nutritional needs: - Small dogs tend to live longer than larger dogs. Premium foods with high-quality ingredients and protein sources …Read more »
New forum on Pets.com allows you to Ask an Expert
Ever wish you could ask a pet care expert a question about your dog or cat? Now, with our improved Ask an Expert message board feature, you can do just that. At our Ask an Expert message board, you can interact with PetSmart experts to get answers to questions as well as pet care tips. Our experts provide helpful information on …Read more »
PetSmart Charities®
The heart of PetSmart® is our love of pets. That’s why we founded PetSmart Charities, a nonprofit organization, dedicated to finding a lifelong, loving home for every pet. Whether it’s adoption or homeless pets, home retention, spay/neuter, or emergency relief, PetSmart Charities supports programs that help find solutions to pet overpopulation. Adoption program PetSmart Charities partners with more than 3,400 welfare agencies …Read more »
The benefits of multiple pets
The more the merrier! You’re a Pet lover so you already understand the many benefits of having furry family members. They bring joy, companionship and comfort to our lives every day. But did you know that multiple Pets can enrich each others’ lives as well as yours? With some exceptions, Pets are generally happier in pairs. Two Pets may entertain one …Read more »
Tips to Keep Your Pet's Teeth Healthy
Bad breath, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), is among the first signs of dental disease in Pets. During February, National Pet Dental Health Month, Banfield, The Pet Hospital® urges Pet Parents to take preventive measures to help improve and maintain the health of their Pets’ teeth and gums. In honor of February National Pet Dental Health Month, Dr. …Read more »
Feeding tips and foods to avoid for your Pet
It’s important to take into consideration your individual Pet’s lifestyle, exercise habits, breed, food sensitivities and your feeding routine when determining the proper diet for your furry friend. What is best for your Pet may not be ideal for another Pet, even if their breeds and lifestyles are very similar. When your Pet becomes a part of your family, let …Read more »
Banfield offers Pet feeding tips
In light of difficult economic times, many Pet owners are looking for ways to trim their budgets. While it may be tempting to switch to lower-cost Pet foods, Banfield would like to remind Pet Parents about the long-term cost-efficiency of feeding their Pets higher-quality diets. Many Pet Parents don’t realize that feeding their Pets a quality diet is essential to ensuring that …Read more »
