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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 »
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 »
One-eyed, Three-legged Chinese Crested Named World's Ugliest Dog
Gus, a one-eyed, three-legged Chinese Crested from St. Petersburg, Fla., has a new distinguishing characteristic: World's Ugliest Dog. According to an Associated Press report, Gus won the World's Ugliest Dog contest June 21, 2008 at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Northern California. Gus' owner, Jeanenne Teed, was awarded a handsome sum of $500 and a trip to New York to appear on …Read more »
Ways to entertain your dog while you're entertaining guests
Lots of visitors to your home can mean noises, crowds, and smells that can be stressful to your pets. Whether you’re gathering outdoors or in the living room, you’re allowing strangers into your pet’s valuable real estate. You can head off potential problems by respecting his perspective and giving him some space of his own. Here are some tips to keep …Read more »
