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Pet Tips and Education

Make 2012 the Best for Our Furry Friends

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Many of us look a the new year in terms of being healthier and happier.  We are also hoping that 2012 is the year we all do a little more for animals.   Our busy lives and crazy schedules often leave little time for pet care, but…

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Keep Your Pets Healthy and Happy this Winter

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Following are timely tips to protect pets in cold weather. Before, during and after walks and outdoor exercise: Coats and booties can help your dog stay warm. In particular, short-haired or elderly dogs benefit from wearing a coat or sweater. Look for coats or sweaters…

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Halloween Pet Safety Tips

Halloween cat

Halloween candy is not for pets: Chocolate is toxic for cats and dogs. Lollipop and candy-apple sticks can get stuck in an animal’s throat or perforate the stomach or bowels; candy wrappers can cause obstruction and   irritation to the digestive system. Make sure the kids…

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Your Hot Car Could Kill Your Pet

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Warm weather can literally be a killer for a dog left inside a car. On warm days, the inside of a car heats up very quickly. When it’s 85 degrees outside, the temperature inside a car — even with the windows cracked — can soar…

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Fourth of July Safety Tips from ASPCA

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For many people, nothing beats lounging in the backyard on the Fourth of July with good friends and family—including the four-legged members of the household. While it may seem like a great idea to reward Rover with scraps from the grill and bring him along…

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TOP TEN CHECKLIST FOR ADOPTING A CAT

Danielle

If you’re thinking about adopting a cat, consider taking home two.  Most pets enjoy the companionship of other pets. Find a cat whose personality meches with yours. Pick out a veterinarian ahead of time and schedule a visit within the first few days following the…

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