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Accessorizing your dog’s digs
Once you’ve chosen the right crate for your dog, make his digs even more welcoming with these crate accessories: Bedding & crate pads: These soft and stylish additions to your pet’s crate can make it an even more desirable place to hang out. Be sure to pick the bedding that fits your particular crate and be sure that it’s washable. …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 »
Make every holiday a green one
Whether you include your pet in traditional family holidays or carve out time to celebrate your pet’s birthday (or adopt-a-versary), make every holiday eco-friendly by adopting a less-is-more attitude. Here are some suggestions: Wrap gifts in newspaper or colorful circulars (then recycle them) Choose gifts that have a smaller impact on our nation’s landfills—consider giving consumables like food or treats. Handmade toys work …Read more »
Poll: Pet Parents Favor McCain as Nation's Top Dog
When it comes to the upcoming presidential election, Pet Parents would prefer Republican candidate John McCain to be the nation's top dog. According to an Associated Press-Yahoo News poll, 42 percent of pet owners or Pet Parents polled preferred McCain as president while 37 percent favored Democratic candidate Barack Obama. Dog owners were more loyal to McCain at 43 percent compared to the 34 percent that supported Obama. …Read more »
Prevent back-to-school blues for your pet
The kids are back at school and Jellybean the dog and Biscuit the cat are showing signs of stress. Jellybean marked on the edge of the bed this week, something he never does, and Biscuit is yowling and pacing. To help you and your pet with the transition, Kit Jenkins, a pet behavior consultant, offers the following advice: Importance of routine: Remember …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 »
How to Organize a Pet Meet-Up
If your dog is as much of a social butterfly as you are and you’re looking for a new outlet for you both to have some fun, consider attending or even arranging a dog meet-up. Dog meet-ups are popping up at dog parks around the nation and if your neighborhood hasn’t yet caught on, you might be just the person …Read more »
Presidents and Their Pets: True American Tails
It was Harry Truman that once said, “If you want a loyal friend in Washington, get a dog” but he wasn't the only American president who had that opinion. In fact, the White House has been home to many dogs, as well as cats, parakeets, a macaw and even a raccoon. The Obamas have no pets, but have promised their daughters a …Read more »
Did You Know ... Pets Can Help Seniors Live Longer?
Pets are fun to snuggle, pet, walk and play fetch with, but did you know that pets also have been proven to help us live healthier, even longer lives? It’s true! And pets especially help extend the life, health and happiness of seniors. Activities such as walking, feeding, grooming and playing with a pet – improve the wellbeing of seniors. …Read more »
Keep Your Dog Safe Around the Pool, Lake and Ocean
Many dogs love the water, but not all dogs are naturally designed for water activities. Whether she's a swimmer or a watcher, your dog wants to be with her family at poolside or at the lake or beach. These water safety tips can keep your dog safe this summer: Never throw your dog into the water. Introduce her to the water …Read more »
