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The Diet Chronicles
Have you ever wondered how important your pets’ diet is? Most people don’t often wrack their brains with this question when deciding on a diet for their dog or cat. In fact, most people choose their pets’ diet based on their own beliefs or dietary choices. The diet people choose to feed their pets has
Baby Blues
Welcoming a new baby to the family is a stressful time for everyone. Emotions run high during this time and there are many adjustments that need to be made in and around the house. So of course this may also mean a shift in Fluffy’s behavior. Fluffy came into your home as your very first
Cat Fight
So you’re thinking about getting another cat, but you know that cats are infamously territorial. You’ve heard that it can be hard to introduce a new one to the family if you already have a cat that’s lived with you for awhile. But we’re here to tell you that if you follow these basic tips,
Animal Abuse
Animal abuse can come in all different forms and can have very different signs. While we are less likely to see dog fights or puppy mills, we may once in a while come upon other types of animal abuse. Other than physical violence, the deprivation of basic necessities (such as food, water, shelter, and veterinary
Spaying/Neutering
Spaying and neutering are surgical procedures performed by a veterinarian that renders an animal incapable of reproducing. Here are answers to some questions you may have about this beneficial procedure. WHAT is spaying/neutering? Spaying — is a veterinary procedure that requires minimal hospitalization and offers lifelong health benefits. The actual procedure as well as monitoring
Fostering a Pet
For most pets up for adoption, they spend their days in cages eagerly awaiting a loving home. Even though animal shelters work tirelessly to socialize and care for the animals, there are far too many animals and far too few people working there to be able give the animals the love and attention they deserve.
Heart to Heart
So you just adopted a dog and have done everything possible to make sure your new family member will be safe and well looked after… You patched the hole in the fence, you got him some blingy tags, you dog-proofed the house. In fact, there’s nothing you wouldn’t do to keep Fluffy from harm! So,
Traveling with Pets
So you’re thinking about traveling and taking your pet along. Before you plan your trip, it is important to first determine that your pet is healthy, of even temperament, and that you will be able to spend enough time with him/her during the trip. If those things are not true, it might be better to