Category: Pets Are Family

Holiday Tips for Pets!

Larimer Humane Society would like to provide tips on how to keep pets safe from the holiday food, decorations, and visitors who stop by. Indoor trees can be a hazard for pets this time of year. Small ornaments and tinsel can pose a choking and digestion hazard. They can also cause injury when broken due …

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Thanksgiving Safety Tips for Pets!

It can be tempting to everyone at your Thanksgiving dinner table to sneak pets a taste of one of the most delicious meals of the year, but you need to be aware of the ingredients included in that dinner that can be toxic to your pets. When planning your meal for the holiday, make sure …

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Deaf Dog Awareness Week

Deaf Dog Awareness Week, which is September 20 – September 26, brings attention to hearing impairment in our furry friends. Whether your pet has perfect hearing or no hearing at all, they can still bring joy to your life and benefit significantly from the love of your family. For some pets, verbal communication is not …

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National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day

Annual check-ups for cats are so vital that “National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day” – celebrated each August 22 – was created to help remind cat owners of the importance that regular health and wellness checks provide for our feline friends. You might not know that: Cats age much more rapidly than humans …

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Pet Hydration Tips

July is one of the hottest months each year in Colorado, with daily highs reaching on average 87 degrees. Fittingly, July is National Pet Hydration Month, shedding light, for pet owners, on the symptoms and dangers of dehydration and overhydration. Common symptoms of pet dehydration include: • Loss of appetite • Reduced energy levels • …

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National Chip Your Pet Month

Pets stray from owners more frequently than you might realize, which makes the observance of National Chip Your Pet Month each May a good time to ensure your pet is microchipped and to verify their microchip information is up to date. A microchip is the size of a grain of rice and is implanted just …

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April Is Canine Fitness Month

Spring is here, and it seems as though everyone (canine pals included) is ready to get back to outdoor activity after resting through the winter. April is Canine Fitness Month, which encourages us to develop a healthier lifestyle and a stronger bond with our furry family members. Regular exercise is essential to your dog for …

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National Pet Poison Prevention Month

March is National Pet Poison Prevention Month, which was established to both raise awareness and prevent illness in pets. Poison prevention should be a priority for pet owners throughout the year as toxins that threaten our furry family members abound. Pets can become very ill after ingesting many common household foods, products, and plants. To …

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Bonded Companion Pets

It’s not uncommon to see bonded animal pairs come into the shelter, whether surrendered together or arriving following the incapacity or passing of an owner. Whenever possible, we work to place bonded pairs together – a scenario that boasts benefits both to the animals and their new adopters. Here are a few benefits of adopting …

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Six Reasons Your Cat Howls All Night Long

Your cat might be sleepy and quiet throughout the day, but at night, they might come alive, running and playing throughout the house. But what’s even more disruptive is the persistent yowling and crying some cats do throughout the wee hours of the morning while you’re trying to sleep. If your cat has a habit …

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Have you made your New Year’s Resolutions?

January is walk your dog month, so here’s an easy way to start the year. Here are a few tips when it comes to taking man’s best friend out for a journey around the neighborhood that every family should know about. 1. Get a Front Clip Harness. One of the main issues that new dog …

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Winter Indoor Enrichment for Your Pet

With winter upon us, it’s important to keep your pet active with indoor enrichment to help engage them both mentally and physically. It’s necessary to help reduce anxiety, boredom, and frustration which is associated with being indoors. To keep your pet mentally-focused during these long winter months, here are tips to help her stay active …

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