Pet Friendly Travel Blog: Pet Health and Safety
Once upon a time, there was no such thing as specialized dog food. Dogs would eat whatever their humans had left over, plus a bone and a few scraps of meat, if they were lucky. Times have certainly changed. These days, pet parents want the very best for their four-legged family members, including...
“He was like a dog with a bone.” This saying, and many others like it, demonstrates how closely dogs are associated with bones in the human imagination. For good reason: dogs love bones, and bones are full of vitamins, minerals, and other nutritional elements dogs require to survive and thrive.
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Telehealth has reached the pet world, and it’s an exciting and encouraging prospect, both for pet parents, and for the 393.3 million pets in their care.
Pets are a precious part of life. Sixty-seven percent of American households have a pet, and 95 percent of pet owners consider their pets to be...
You bathe your dog, trim his nails, take him to the vet, carefully choose the right food and toys for him, and make sure he wears a doggie seatbelt when traveling. In fact, you do everything you can to keep your furkid safe and healthy. But if you’re like most pet parents, you may be overlooking...
It’s that time of year again – when our thoughts turn to routine lawn care. After all, the weeds are back out in full force, and trouble spots crop up every time we mow.
We wander through the garden aisles, comparing endless shelves of products. We listen patiently to the friendly, charming young...
Maybe he scaled a fence that you were sure was high enough. Maybe she slipped out when your child held the door open a little too long. Maybe he yanked the leash out of your grasp in pursuit of a small animal. Maybe thunder sent her running off in a panic, faster than you could catch her.
Losing...
It’s an annual tradition - celebrating the 4th of July and our country’s independence. We anticipate the joyous celebrations surrounding this day, such as cookouts, parades and of course, fireworks.
Unfortunately what we find festive and fun, our pets find scary and stressful. While we’re...
We know it’s time to scrub our pooches down when they roll in something questionable, or when their natural funk makes us less-than-eager to cuddle them. But how often should we bathe our furkids on a regular basis?
An essential part of pet care
Regular bathing doesn’t just improve your pet’s odor...
Our pets are much more than just animals – they’re friends, and even treasured family members. While it can be uncomfortable and difficult to think about end-of-life issues, it’s very important to make sure our faithful furry companions will be well cared for when we are no longer able to provide...
It’s springtime again! That special season when friendly, charming young men show up at people’s doors to disapprove of their lawns and then offer them weeding and pesticide services.
When asked if their products are safe for pets they always say, “Why, of course!”
It can be tempting to sign on...