Archive for February, 2010
Upcoming Pet Events in Oregon
OHS and LexiDog Yappy Hour
Jupiter Hotel
Portland, Oregon
February 24
From 6:00-8:00 PM, the trendy Jupiter Hotel will host a benefit for the Oregon Humane Society. Admission is free for you and your dog, and there will be local Oregon and Washington wines, along with canine treats and catered food available for purchase.
Family Dogs Fun Walk
Springwater Corridor
Portland, Oregon
February [...]
10 Tips for Boarding Your Cat
Shallowford Animal Hospital
There are times when you need to board your cat. Your cat won’t understand what is going on but will definitely react to the change in environment and be confused. In order to lower the stress and panic that your cat may have while being boarded it’s important to find a place that’s [...]
Pet Stores Around Hartford, Connecticut
If you are headed in the direction of Hartford, Connecticut, there are many places to buy pets or stock up on pet supplies. The stores carry anything from healthy pet foods to hand-crafted human products. Others offer services like grooming, obedience and aquarium set-up.
Exotic Fin and Feather
This pet store is a very stocked place to [...]
Pawpawty: Twitter has gone to the dogs, cats, and bunnies
If you’re on Twitter and follow some other pet owners, you may have started seeing a few of your Twitter friends ending their status updates with #pawpawty. PawPawty is a monthly virtual party that people on Twitter participate in as their pets. The mission of PawPawty is to raise money for a different animal charity [...]
Dog-Friendly Parks and Beaches in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, California, is a great place to escape for nice weather and beautiful beaches. There are a few dog-friendly beaches and off-leash parks in Santa Cruz, just make sure you pay attention to the rules and what hours your dog is allowed on the sites.
Off-Leash Dog Parks
University Terrace Dog Run
Dogs are allowed in this [...]
Dog-Friendly Museums in Great Britain
Great Britain is full of a few amazing, mainly outdoor history museums where you can bring your dog!
Crich Tramway Village
Derbyshire, England
Crich Tramway Village is a restored period village that also hosts the National Tramway Museum. It is an interesting place to learn all about trams and transport history, and look at facades of historical buildings. [...]
Dog-Friendly Hiking in Marin County, California
Marin County is one of the most beautiful parts of all California, with plenty of pristine nature to enjoy for a day trip. It is a wonderful area to drive to if you are on vacation in San Francisco, as you are able to cross the famous Golden Gate Bridge and escape into the mountains [...]
Cat Grooming Tips: It’s Not a Tribble! It’s a Hairball.
When I wake up in the morning the last thing I want to do is step on something cold, wet, and mushy. However, that’s how this morning started and it made me jump!
I looked down and saw that I had perfectly placed my tired, un-caffeinated right foot down onto a hairball. A few feet away [...]
Pet Stores in Olympia, Washington
Mud Bay
Mud Bay is a store directed towards dogs and cats, and it was originally started in 1988. They carry an array of healthy foods, with over 600 different types, as well as supplements and supplies. They started as a tiny farm store in Olympia, and now have locations all over the Puget Sound area. [...]
National Pet Dental Month: Keep those fangs shiny!
February is National Pet Dental Month. The American Veterinarians Medical Association is working with several clinics and companies to educate pet owners on the importance of brushing cats’ and dogs’ teeth.
According to statistics released by AVMA, periodontal disease, tartar, and swollen gums are among some of the most common ailments vets see when examining pets. [...]
