http://www.petswelcome.com/articles Pet Travel Articles Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:36:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/dog-friendly-pismo-beach.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/dog-friendly-pismo-beach.html#comments Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:36:07 +0000 Kathy http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/?p=6855 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 [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/dog-friendly-pismo-beach.html/feed 0 http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/clay-litter-concerns-and-alternatives.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/clay-litter-concerns-and-alternatives.html#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:17:54 +0000 Kathy http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/?p=6852 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 [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/clay-litter-concerns-and-alternatives.html/feed 0 http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/responsible-pet-parent-month.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/responsible-pet-parent-month.html#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:50:59 +0000 Kathy http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/?p=6848 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 [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/responsible-pet-parent-month.html/feed 0 http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/february-is-pet-dental-health-month.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/february-is-pet-dental-health-month.html#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:14:37 +0000 Kathy http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/?p=6846 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 [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/february-is-pet-dental-health-month.html/feed 0 http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/games-to-play-with-your-puppy.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/games-to-play-with-your-puppy.html#comments Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:30:47 +0000 Kathy http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/?p=6842 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 [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/games-to-play-with-your-puppy.html/feed 0 http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/animal-planets-puppy-bowl.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/animal-planets-puppy-bowl.html#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:37:37 +0000 Kathy http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/?p=6839 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 [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/animal-planets-puppy-bowl.html/feed 1 http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/dog-parks-in-boston.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/dog-parks-in-boston.html#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:07:03 +0000 Kathy http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/?p=6835 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 [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/dog-parks-in-boston.html/feed 0 http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/how-to-help-your-dog-adjust-to-a-divorce.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/how-to-help-your-dog-adjust-to-a-divorce.html#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:45:35 +0000 Kathy http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/how-to-help-your-dog-adjust-to-a-divorce.html 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 [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/how-to-help-your-dog-adjust-to-a-divorce.html/feed 0 http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/8-signs-you-might-be-hanging-out-with-your-pet-too-much.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/8-signs-you-might-be-hanging-out-with-your-pet-too-much.html#comments Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:26:16 +0000 Kathy http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/?p=6830 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. [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/8-signs-you-might-be-hanging-out-with-your-pet-too-much.html/feed 3 http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/top-6-most-reported-poison-dangers-for-dogs.html http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/top-6-most-reported-poison-dangers-for-dogs.html#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:57:50 +0000 Kathy http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/?p=6826 The Pet Poison Hotline recently reported their list of the top emergency phone calls they received in 2011. On that list were potential poisons that homeowners have in their house that their pets somehow got into, ingested, or were exposed to. We never realize just how curious, nosy, and dangerous some of the things we [...]]]> http://www.petswelcome.com/articles/top-6-most-reported-poison-dangers-for-dogs.html/feed 0