6 Myths About Winter and Your Pet

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The winter months bring forth the holidays, family gatherings, wholesome foods and…icy weather conditions. Gone are the long days spent outside playing fetch with Fido, and gone are the warm evenings that Fluffy could be left out to go on the prowl. In the winter, pet owners should take extra caution to make sure their…

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Puppy Training Tips for Train Your Dog Month

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This January marks the 7th annual Train Your Dog month! Whether people have added a new puppy to the brood that needs housetraining, or have an old dog that wants to learn some new tricks, dog owners everywhere are brushing up on their obedience training skills. We’ve decided to provide some puppy training tips, just…

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Tips for a Stress-Free Holiday Party with Pets

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The holidays are a wonderful time to gather with friends and family and celebrate the year that’s passed. They’re a time for joy, a time for giving, and sadly, often a time for stress. As anyone who’s ever hosted a holiday party knows, sometimes the spirit of the season induces hassle instead of happiness. All…

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7 Holiday Safety Tips for Pets

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Christmas is right around the corner, and you know what that means: it’s time for the festivities to begin! You could be traveling, having family over to you house, hosting parties or be in the middle of decorating your living room. The holidays are a time for fun and good cheer, and you should celebrate…

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Caution: Should You Really Gift a Pet this Holiday?

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As we already know, pets can be wonderful companions and can make great additions to our families–but only if we are ready for them. While the holidays may seem like a great time to gift a child, a friend, or a grandparent with a peppy new puppy or kitten, even the best intentions can sometimes…

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Tips for Feeding for Your Senior Cat

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Just as humans need more careful consideration of our diets as we age, so, too, do our cats. There isn’t a “one size fits all” diet for our senior pets, as every individual has a different activity level and metabolism, as well as various potential health issues. Cats become seniors at around age seven, which…

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5 Ways to Keep Your Senior Pet Mentally Sharp

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Keeping your senior dog or cat healthy involves not just keeping their bodies fit and free from problems, but their minds as well. Just as it’s important for us humans to challenge our minds as we age, we need to challenge the minds of our pets. Read on for five great ways to keep your…

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How to Ensure Your Pet Has a Safe Thanksgiving

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We love Thanksgiving almost as much as we love our pets–which is to say, a lot! We want our precious dogs and cats to be able to take part in the Turkey Day festivities and celebrate along with us. And the good news is, they can! While you don’t want to feed Fido a slice…

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Potential Behavior Changes in Senior Dogs and How to Cope with Them

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As our dogs get older, their behavior will start to change—they’ll become less active, calmer, and will most likely sleep longer. But there are other changes that your dog may go through that could cause you a little bit more concern, such as sudden separation anxiety, destructive behavior, or house soiling. The following is a…

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