How to pack for your pet
June 2, 2009
You can’t take your pet along every time you leave town and there’s not much you can do to lessen how much you'll miss your four-legged family members when you’re away. But making sure your pet and her caretaker have everything they need for a pleasurable and safe time together can help lessen how much you worry while you’re gone. …Read more »
A PetSmart photographer's tips on how to take the perfect pet photo
June 2, 2009
Anyone who’s surfed around PetSmart.com has seen the work of Bailey Brown. She’s the lead photographer for the …Read more »
Tips for costuming your pet comfortably and safely this Halloween
June 2, 2009
Dressing your pet up for Halloween? Just like with our human children, there are some safety issues to take …Read more »
Lyme disease: a growing problem for pets and people
June 2, 2009
Just being out in the woods, on the banks of streams, playing in the local park, or even in your own backyard, you and your pet can come into contact with ticks which house Lyme disease.
Green Paw Print Tip #4: Don't Shop - Adopt!
April 24, 2009
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
to find your perfect match.
Likewise, do your part in reducing pet overpopulation by spaying or neutering your …Read more »
Did you know... heartworms can grow 14 inches long?
April 24, 2009
As a Pet Parent, you probably have heard that heartworms can cause a serious and potentially fatal disease. But did you know they can measure as long as 14 inches and reduce a pet's blood supply to vital organs?
Tips To Prepare Your Pet For Storm And Fire Evacuations
April 24, 2009
During the chaos of a hurricane or an evacuation pets are at great risk of running away or being left behind. According to Dr. Robyn Jaynes, PetSmart Inc.’s vet in residence, "the best way to keep your pets safe is simply to prepare, just as you would for the rest of your family."
Dr. Robyn recommends the following tips to Pet Parents:
Green Paw Print Tip #2: Clean up after your pet with a clean conscience
April 24, 2009
For dogs: Degradable doggie bags reduce your impact on landfills. Who wants to think of their pet’s waste enshrined in plastic and buried for years to come? Did you know that grocery store plastic bags can take decades to degrade and cannot be composted? Can them in favor of something that’s better for the environment.
PetSmart Charities® Adoptions Center, agency partner success story - Hero
April 24, 2009
Hero came to Safe Haven Animal Rescue Edmonton Society (SHARES) after being abused. His leg was not repairable and it needed to be amputated.
Animal Control Officers: A Pet's Best Defense
April 24, 2009
The stereotype of the 1930s "dog catcher" is as outdated as silent movies.
