Archive for the ‘Advice’ Category

Hotel Tips When Traveling With A Cat

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This is Molly, the cat that owns Kathy, and I have a gripe: dogs get all the fun and excitement of going out to places. I’m not even sure if I want to go where they go but these four walls and windows get boring sometimes and I don’t always like having to sniff the [...]

Winter Checklist to Keep Pets Safe & Healthy

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Winter is coming and it’s time to put away our shorts and tanks and take out our sweaters and jeans. It’s also time to start looking around our houses and apartments to make sure that any winter items we have out are safe around our pets and to make sure they are warm during the [...]

Brrrrr! Dog Tips for Winter

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Winter can be a lot of fun for your dog and you but it can also be stressful on their bodies. Some dogs love the cold and playing in snow while others shiver and can’t stand to go outside. As the temperatures drop and snow storms, freezing rain, and icy sidewalks start to appear, there [...]

8 Indoor Plants That Are Safe for Pets (& Also Improve Our Health)

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Having plants in the house is a very easy way to spruce up a room, and they can benefit our indoor air quality as well as our mood. The tricky part can be finding plants that are aesthetically pleasing to us and our particular tastes and safe for our pets. Cats and dogs sometimes chew [...]

Chubby Cat: 6 Tips For A Thinner Kitty

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We’ve talked about how to help dogs stay trim. Let’s focus on our feline friends and what can be done to help them stay slim, trim, and healthy. Obese cats face health risks similar to people and dogs, arthritis, shorter life spans, and diabetes are among some of the many health concerns that a chubby [...]

Winter Pet Tips

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The gang at PetsWelcome is preparing for winter and that means we are pulling out our long sleeve shirts, coats, and putting away all the summer and fall clothing. Our pets are also noticing the temperature changes and have been snuggling a little closer to us. Every season brings with it fun places to travel [...]

9 Things To Look For At Pet-Friendly Hotels

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Ok, so you’ve done it. The dates of your trip are picked out, you’ve told your boss to take this job and shove it, you’ve searched Google Maps and PetsWelcome to find the best places to vacation with your dog, and you’ve told your mom to stop leaving comments on your Facebook wall about all [...]

Advice for Cats and Dogs in Cold Weather

Whether you live in a cold place, or are visiting a cold place for some time, you should take some precautions for your pet’s safety. Every season we experience has its joys but also its dangers. Indoor/Outdoor Cats Be careful about letting your cat wander around outside. On very chilly days, a cat might look [...]

February is National Pet Dental Month: Keep those fangs shiny!

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February is National Pet Dental Month. The American Veterinarians Medical Association is working in conjunction with several clinics and companies around the country to educate and promote dental health to pet owners. It is estimated that about 1 in 10 pet owners make sure their pet’s teeth are cared for and brush them on a [...]

Keep Your Dog Slim and Trim!

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So you’ve noticed your dog’s harness is a little tighter around her mid-section and when she lands on her feet from jumping out of the car it’s now a loud “THUD” as opposed to the softer “THUMP” from last year. Your dog might be getting chubby. Some dogs are naturally heftier than others and some [...]