Category: Tips & How Tos
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What to Look for in a Pet Sitter
Not every pet-parents cares to be as intentional or involved as others do when it comes to selecting a pet-sitter for their fur-baby. But below are some helpful guidelines to use as a reference for how to find a good pet sitter by asking the right questions when considering someone for the position. These inquiries…
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How to Find a Good Pet-Sitter
Some people feel completely at ease trusting the responsible 12-year-old next door with their pets when they go on vacation. But others prefer to find the most highly qualified care giver in the region whenever they have to be away from their dog or cat. Wherever you fall in this spectrum, here are a few…
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10 Ways to Beat the Heat with Your Pet this Summer
Scorching summer days often discourage pet-owners from keeping up with their routine exercises. Since dogs and cats have permanent fur-coats, it can seem cruel to take them out for a cardio work out, when they might get overheated or dehydrated. Here are some of the best ways to keep your animals’ health intact and his…
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What To Do When Your Dog Has a Seizure
Canine seizures can be not only disconcerting to witness, but they cause brain damage and can be life-threatening in extreme cases. Instead of being taken by surprise when they jarring incidents arise, be aware and informed. Find out what happens during a canine seizure and how to handle the crisis when it occurs. What Happens…
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What To Do When Your Pet is Pregnant
For first time breeders or future pet-grandparents, the concept of a pregnant dog or cat in the house can be rather daunting. When your pet is showing all the signs of pregnancy, here is an easy to-do list to help you navigate the coming weeks ahead. Pet Pregnancy To-Do List Get confirmation from a veterinarian:…
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When Puppies Bite: Breaking the Habit Early
Puppies like to chew. No matter what breed the dog is, young pups seem to gnaw and sink their teeth into anything they can find. When little dogs play with their owners, they often romp around and pounce on them, nipping and biting occasionally. But what begins as charming arm-chomps, or the harmless nibbling of…
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How to Catch A Feral Cat
Many cat-lovers have dreamt of finding an abandoned kitty that they can nurse to health and keep as a pet. Though it is rare to come across a stray cat that is willing to be tamed, there are those who have succeeded at making a wild, resistant feline their devoted pet. But before the taming…
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How to Reduce Stress in Pets
There are a variety of reasons why dogs and cats may feel stressed. When a cat meows inconsolably at night, or a dog whines whenever he is left alone, pet owners often feel concerned as to how to remedy their pet’s stress. Each scenario will be unique, just as every cat and dog has their…
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How to Explain a Pet’s Death to Children
Death is never an easy conversation topic to discuss with children. When a child has helped raise a pet, and is deeply attached to them, it can be devastating to find that the end is near. How you communicate that your dog or cat may be dying will vary greatly based on the child’s age…
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What To Do When Your Pet Dies
Nobody likes to think about the day they will lose a beloved pet. Domestic animals become close companions experiencing life’s joys and sorrows with their owners for often more than a decade. One of the great tragedies of pet-parenthood, is the fleeting length of an animal’s precious life; yet death is inevitable for all creatures.…