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Green Pet Tip: Keep Cats Inside
While there is nothing more fun than to pet a cat while taking a walk around or sitting in the yard with your fuzzy buddy on your lap, there are reasons to keep your cat inside. Aside from parasites, drinking stale water and becoming ill, or the dangers of cars and mean people, cats that [...]
Dog Friendly: Pismo Beach
Pismo Beach is a beach city in southern San Luis Obispo County and has adopted the name of “Clam Capital of the World.” Every October the city holds a clam festival with food competitions and a clam-themed parade. It’s a great place to getaway from the day to day and even better, you can bring [...]
Clay Litter: Concerns and Alternatives
I have always had a pet cat and right now I have two cats. When I was a kid the litter was the hard, rocky, whitish clay litter that was common to use. It came in a thick paper bag and had suggestions for other uses such as pouring over oil spills in a garage [...]
Responsible Pet Parent Month
Aside from February being Pet Dental Health Month, it’s also Responsible Pet Parent Month. What is that you ask? It’s a month where many rescue groups, shelters, and veterinarians, and other place will strive to promote and educate people about what it means to be a great pet owner. Many of us are great pet [...]
February Is Pet Dental Health Month
It is estimated that 80% of people brush their teeth everyday. Our pets, however, do not. A survey found that 1 out of 10 pet owners make sure that their pets’ teeth are cared for. Although dogs and cats rarely get cavities they can get tartar, plaque, and other problems. Proper dental care can begin [...]
Games To Play With Your Puppy
Playing with your dog is a great way for pets and you to stay physically active and mentally active. It also strengthens the bond between you and your pup. If you have a young dog or a puppy and they have been itching to burn off some energy, you might be noticing some new little [...]
Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl
This Sunday is the Superbowl and if you’re not a football person, it’s also the Puppy Bowl. We’ve probably all have seen clips of the Puppy Bowl and watched a few minutes here and there. It’s not as exciting or dramatic as other sports but it’s hysterical.
For the past 8 years, Animal Planet has [...]
Dog Parks in Boston
Boston, Ma has some great dog parks for you and your canine buddy play and make new friends. It’s still cold out but if your pup is experiencing cabin fever, a trip to the park to run around might be in order. Just make sure your dog doesn’t get too cold and bring some water [...]
How To Help Your Dog Adjust To A Divorce
Sometimes relationships don’t work and it’s best for everyone to split. The family pet, is just that, the family pet and is also affected by tension, sadness, and chaos that may exist in the house. She’s used to everyone and may still be extremely bonded to both adults. Both adults may also be tightly bonded [...]
8 Signs You Might Be Hanging Out With Your Pet Too Much
You’re probably thinking, “What?! No such thing!” There are times when we may be spending a lot of time home, with our pets, and not socializing with our friends as much as we used to. Everything in moderation, right? Sometimes the scale may tip towards the pets. It’s easy to understand, pets are pretty awesome. [...]
