3 Ways to Keep Your Dog Safe While Swimming

May 23rd, 2013 byJen D

Dog SwimmingOnce the weather becomes warm, pet owners are quick to hit the beach, park and hiking trails with their dogs. In many instances, the opportunities for animals to go swimming arise, but it’s not all fun and games when it comes to water. Dog wellness can be at risk in the event that a pet doesn’t have experience swimming or paddling through deep water. That being said, there are a few tips you’ll want to take into account to ensure that your dog has a fun, safe time in ponds and pools this year.

1. Teach your dog to swim. Believe it or not, it’s possible to teach dogs to swim in the same way that you would teach little kids to do so for the first time! ABC News claimed that there are now classes available in some READ MORE...

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Tips to Reduce Your Dog’s Exposure to Mosquitos this Spring

May 21st, 2013 byJen D

Dog MosquitoWhile many pet parents are worried about the issue of protecting their dogs from the risk of fleas and ticks this spring, one nasty insect that may be just as dangerous is the common mosquito. These bugs are annoying enough for humans, but they can also pose various health problems for dogs. Mosquitoes are carriers of numbers of diseases ranging from West Nile virus to the heartworm parasite, so finding a means of creating a pest management system that fights off these nuisances and reduces your dog’s chances of coming into contact with them will help your pet remain happy and healthy throughout the coming months. Here are a few ways that you can get started.

Do a sweep of your yard. There are a number of items that you might have left around your yard during the winter or in READ MORE...

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Prepping Your Home for Spring Shedding

May 17th, 2013 byJen D

pet shedding tipsWhether you own a dog or a cat, spring is the time of year when you’ll be noticing plenty of excess pet hair on your furnishings. According to PetSide.com, the coming season is when your dog or cat will lose the thick undercoat that he or she grows to stay warm during the winter, which will pave the way for a new coat to be grown during the spring. Your pet is constantly growing new fur throughout the year, but this is the time on the calendar when that process can go into overdrive and get messy if you don’t take the proper precautions. Here are a few tips to keep in mind that will make the process a bit more manageable.

Invest in slipcovers. One way to quickly and easily curb the amount of pet hair on your furnishings READ MORE...

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Spring Home Upgrades that Can Improve Cat Wellness

May 14th, 2013 byJen D

cat flowerWith the world turning green all around and the warmer temperatures starting to creep back into the forecast, it’s beginning to feel more like spring every day. While you may be embracing the changes, for some cat owners, this is a time of year when their companions can be a bit stir crazy. Between the onset of spring shedding, an environment teeming with wildlife all around your home and a bevy of new scents all around, your cat will need additional stimulation during the spring to improve his or her quality of life. Luckily, there are a variety of small changes you can make in your home to channel some of that pent-up energy into new activities.

Invest in cat grass. Because many homeowners will purchase plants and bring in a series of spring flowers to decorate their homes READ MORE...

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3 Reasons Why Spring is the Best Season to Bring Home a Cat

May 10th, 2013 byJen D

kitten season flowerPet adoption is a great idea year-round, but the springtime is especially wonderful. You’ve just cleaned out your home thanks to spring cleaning, the weather is sunny and you’ve gotten your tax return in the mail – all is right with the world! Why not make your life even better by inviting a new friend into it? Consider these reasons for why now is the time to adopt a cat.

1. Kitten season in full swing: Heat cycles for female cats are regulated by the weather, according to MeoowzResQ. Since most cats go into heat around January and February, come April, there are suddenly far more pregnant cats giving birth to kittens. And these adorable baby cats are usually ready for – and in need of – adoption by the time spring is in full bloom. Since this READ MORE...

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