Pet Tips
Protect Your Pets During the Holidays
Once again, it’s time to gear up for the season. At VetStreet.com they’ve laid out a solid plan to keep the festivities going without a hitch… by LAURA CROSS Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Christmas might be the most wonderful times of the year, but they can also be some of the most dangerous for cats and dogs. From…
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Dog Turd Fungus
All dog owners know, their pets will gnaw on just about anything. So it should come as no surprise that canines will chew on a fungus named after their own droppings. Fortunately however, Pisolithus Tinctorius, also known as Dog Turd Fungus is not known to be harmful to animals. This interesting post by the University of…
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Dog Restrooms
Last summer San Diego’s Lindberg Field opened a bathroom facility for canine companions. Most recently Detroit’s Metropolitan Airport followed suit. Over at Dog Jaunt, they’ve compiled an amazing list reviewing airport pet accommodations. Here are but a few… from DOG JAUNT (click on link to see review) Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD) Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) New York’s John F.…
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Pet Tips: Hot Weather
The ASPCA has some great advice on how to look out for your pet in the hot summer months… from ASPCA We all love spending the long, sunny days of summer outdoors with our furry companions, but being overeager in hot weather can spell danger, ASPCA experts warn. “Most people love to spend the warmer days…
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Pet Tips: Airline Travel
Vacation season is upon us! Whether you plan on traveling with your pet domestically, or outside of the United States, there are some requirements you should know about… The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has an excellent website with links to all the information you will need to know about traveling with your pet on by plane,…
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Pet Tips: Flea and Tick Season
It’s mid-May and once again flea and tick season is upon us. The worst time for fleas is generally September through October, but it’s never too early to protect your pet! Bad Flea Symptoms of flea infestation vary depending on how allergic an animal is to flea saliva. On one hand, your pet may not…
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