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Lost Pet: How to Find a Lost Dog or Cat
If you’ve lost your pet, don’t waste any time. Begin your search as soon as you notice that the animal is missing. Finding a lost pet Here are some steps to take: Ask everyone: neighbors, children, mail carriers, passersby. Show them a photo of your pet. Even if they have not seen him, they may…
Understand Pit Bull Myths and Facts
Knowing fact from fiction saves lives, Whether you already know and love a pit bull terrier or haven’t had the pleasure of meeting one yet, understanding and sharing the truth about them will help save dogs’ lives. MYTH: It’s easy to identify a dog’s breed by looking at him or her. THE TRUTH: When we look at…
Dog Bites Child: How to Prevent this Scenario
Children can have the most amazing relationships with dogs if both are taught how to properly interact and respect each other. Proper training and management of both children and dogs can prevent tragedies from ever happening. When a child is bitten, both the child and the dog pay a high price. Even if the…
Understanding Spay and Neuter
Spay and neuter. You’ve likely heard these terms before — especially if you have pets. Choosing to have your pet spayed or neutered is so important, for several reasons. The procedure, performed at your veterinarian’s office or a spay/neuter clinic, helps your pet stay healthier and happier, and most important of all, the choice…
Christmas Holiday Dangers for Pets
Though the holidays can be an exciting and enjoyable time for people, they can be problematic for some of our pets, and may involve some unexpected hazards. Here are some tips for keeping dogs, cats and other pets safe at Christmas time: Christmas trees and pet safety If you have a real Christmas tree,…
Shy Dogs and Cats: How to Help Timid Pets
“Shy” is a word that many people use to describe dogs and cats who are fearful. Most often this “shyness” is a fear of strangers, but it can also be fear of new places, being handled, sudden movements or noises, other dogs or cats — or just about anything unfamiliar. The severity can range from…
Cat Not Using Litter Box: Causes and Solutions
Is your cat not using the litter box? Cats stop using their litter boxes for a variety of reasons, including issues with the box or litter, dissatisfaction with the placement or number of boxes, changes in the environment inside or outside the house, and undiagnosed medical conditions. You may have to investigate several possibilities before…
Pet Store Puppies: Why You Shouldn’t Rescue One
Because it’s sad to see pet store puppies in cages, many people want to “rescue” them by buying them. While the intentions of these people are good, buying dogs helps pet stores stay in business, perpetuating the cycle of thousands more puppies being raised in puppy mills and then sold in stores. In short, “rescuing”…
Overweight Dogs and Cats: Pet Obesity Risks
By Dr. Patti Iampietro, Best Friends veterinarian Obesity in pets is an increasing health risk to our companion animals, specifically for our dogs and cats, and one that is rarely recognized by their people as a real problem. In fact, some find it cute — but it’s a real health risk. Pet obesity You might…
Senior Dog Care: Caring for Older Dogs
As happens with humans, dogs often slow down both physically and mentally as they get older. Caring for an aging dog requires different considerations when compared with the days when she was young and spry. So, being aware of your dog’s limitations is an important first step in ensuring that her golden years are indeed…