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Spring Tip: Step Up The Grooming For Your Cat
Now that the weather has warmed up your cat may be shedding more. I know mine are and I’ve been slacking when it comes to brushing them and clipping their nails. I brushed them last night and had enough loose fur to make another cat! Cats like to keep clean and will wash themselves several [...]
6 Tips to Avoid Dog Bites
Statistics report that about 4 to 5 million people are bitten by dogs each year and of that number, half are children. Many of the dogs who bit are dogs that the people knew and not a stray. If you own a dog, it’s important to be able to read your dog’s body language and [...]
Memorial Day Travel Tips
Heading out of town for the weekend? Want to take your pet? Traveling with your pet can be a lot of fun for you and them. But you may want to make some plans to make sure everyone is happy.
Here are 6 tips to travel like a pro with your pet:
1: Check pet [...]
Diamond Pet Foods Adds Cat Food To Their List
Diamond pet food has had a recall on several brands of dog food recently due to salmonella. The company has announced that they are expanding their recall to include some selected types of cat food as well.
If you have been feeding Diamond brands to your pets, check the labels and discard the food. The [...]
Dog Parks in Tacoma, Wa
Heading to Tacoma or recently moved there? Finding a good dog park is important for you and your pup. There are several well-maintained parks throughout Tacoma where your pup can make new friends, run around, and have fun. Remember to always clean up after your dog, have proper ID tags on the collar, and watch [...]
5 Geeky Pet Products
There are cats and dogs on Twitter, Facebook pages for our beloved pets, and social networks and groups dedicated to pet lovers to meet and talk about our most amusing parrot we ever owned or the best ways to keep a fish tank clean. So why not show our techie side by getting products for [...]
Oregon and Washington Pet Events
If you’re in the great Pacific Northwest and want to find something to do with the whole family, including your four-legged pup, there are some great events happening this weekend that shouldn’t be missed. Oregon and Washington have a lot of pet friendly events, places to hike, and restaurants that make owning a pet easy. [...]
Swimming Safety Tips For Pets
Warm weather and fun trips to the beach, dog parks, and hikes can mean more fun and exercise. Your dog might also want to swim. Before diving into the lakes, pools, and sea make sure your dog is prepared for it. Swimming pools can be dangerous for dogs because they may not be able to [...]
Pet-safe Garden Tips
Are you getting your garden ready? Thinking of planting a row of begonias, day lilies, or vegetables? There’s a lot of planning and work that goes into making gardens and yards look great. But making sure it’s pet-safe can be hard. Many things that can help make your yards and gardens look beautiful can harm [...]
Socialize Your Puppy
Dogs are social by nature and enjoy the company of people and other dogs if socialized. Dog daycares, dog parks, and puppy play times have become very common for dog owners to partake in and it’s very important to have a well-socialized and well-behaved puppy to ensure that everyone has a good time. Socializing a [...]
