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Your dog's health
Preventive care Good preventive care begins with careful attention to the basics: Nutrition A healthy, nutritious diet builds a foundation for well-being and disease prevention throughout your Pet's life. As a dog ages, their nutritional needs change; for example, a puppy needs a diet high in calories and protein to maintain its active lifestyle and to grow healthy bones and muscles. An older …Read more »
Whet your dog’s appetite with wet food
The term “canned dog food” is all wet: Thanks to new flavors, additions and recipes, many manufacturers now prefer the phrase “wet dog food.” Which of the new products are best for your pet? Canned or bagged, wet or dry: These are basic choices you must face when perusing the pet food aisle of your favorite store. “Wet” products have undergone …Read more »
A place to call home away for your dog
It's all about daytime play and overnight stays. Day or night, we're there for your pet You're not the only one who gets vacations. For those times when you need to be away from your friend, we have two great options: PetSmart PetsHotel® and Doggie Day Camp℠. A day of play: Doggie Day Camp℠ PetSmart Doggie Day Camp is a safe, fun place for …Read more »
Healthy and happy for life: the importance of grooming and veterinary care for your dog
Beauty is more than fur deep Grooming goes far beyond a great hairdo, it's essential for your dog's health. Clipping his nails, brushing his teeth and keeping his coat clean and mat-free help prevent health issues and detect problems, like gum disease or parasites, that might otherwise go unnoticed. If you're a hands-on Pet Parent when it comes to grooming, make sure …Read more »
Tips to keep your pet safe this holiday season
Deck the halls with tape and cord covers, fa-la-la-la-la la-la-la-la. Holiday lights mean extra electrical cords and plugs. For pets, these items can present quite tempting “chew toys.” Taking an extra minute or two during decorating to tape down or cover cords will help prevent shocks, burns or more serious injuries. Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree, how anchored are your …Read more »
UPDATED: PetSmart expands recall on Dentley's Beef Hooves and other hoof products
Update: November 10, 2009 PetSmart is extending a voluntary recall on beef hoof products to include a total of 14 products. These items were manufactured by Pet Carousel, Inc. in Sanger, Calif., and include beef hoof chews as well as certain rope toys with hoof or bone components. The date range for purchasing affected products has been expanded to include products …Read more »
Green Paw Print Tip #6: Your Trash is a Rescue Group’s Treasure.
Let’s face it—we live in an age of excess and some of our pets are downright spoiled! They’ve got a crate for every life stage, a toy for every holiday and a collar and lead set to match any fashion trend. Not to mention that unappreciated purchase we’ve all made—the item we felt so sure our pet would love that was met by a …Read more »
Summer Safety Tips for Your Dog
Never leave your pet in a parked car. Studies show that on a hot day, the temperature inside a car can reach more than 160 degrees in five minutes. Leaving the windows open a crack for fresh air or parking in the shade, doesn't keep temperatures from soaring in record time, either. Leaving pets in the car "just for a …Read more »
Protect Your Dog from Dog-Nappings
Keep an eye on your dog, warns the American Kennel Club. Dog-nappings are on the rise. According to a report available on AKC web site, an increased number of dogs are being taken from parked cars, pet stores, homes and backyards. In fact, three times more dog thefts have been reported in the first three months of 2008 than all of …Read more »
Looking to burn some calories? Volunteer at your local animal rescue
Burn some extra calories and give back at the same time: volunteer at your local animal shelter or rescue. Exercising and playing with kenneled rescue or shelter dogs is a great way to get your heart pumping, your metabolism firing and calories burning. Just ask Toni Goessman, who says she lost 10 pounds in one month after she started volunteering at a …Read more »
