Category: Pets Are Family

Don’t Forget to Make New Year’s Resolutions for Your Pet!

The new year is just a few days away, and for many people, that means a fresh start and a new set of goals. New year’s resolutions are all about bettering yourself—whether you’re focused on your health, fitness, social life or other personal achievements. While you’re setting goals for yourself in the new year, don’t …

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Happy During Your New Year’s Party

2020 is right around the corner, and you might be gearing up to host your annual New Year’s Eve bash with your family and closest friends. Although celebrating surrounded by loved ones, dancing and making noise when the clock strikes 12 is all part of the fun, if you’re a pet owner, there’s one thing …

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How Winter Weather Can Change Your Dog’s Behavior!

When the days get shorter, the sun is covered by clouds and the warmth of summer fades into chilly temperatures and harsh winds, a lot of changes can take place for both humans and pets. Many pet parents discover that their pups are less motivated, less excitable and more tired than usual. Dogs may respond …

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Six Common Holiday Plants to Keep Away from Pets!

As the holidays grow near, homeowners are sure to begin decorating their homes with festive décor, plants and lights. Although these decorations are marvelous to look at, if you’re a pet owner, they could also be sources of danger for your beloved furry friend. Holiday plants are some of the most common causes of pet …

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What Holiday Foods Are Toxic for Dogs and Cats?

The holidays can be a stressful time for everyone, often made all the more stressful by pet owners wondering how to best protect their pets during this chaotic time of year. Though you may not realize it, many holiday foods pose great danger to your four-legged companions. It may seem innocent enough to slip a …

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Eight Reasons to Keep Your Pet Away from the Christmas Tree!

The winter holidays are fast approaching, and many households around the world are starting to put up their Christmas trees. Decorating your Christmas tree and admiring its splendor may be a favorite family tradition, but it could actually be dangerous for other members of your family—your pets. If you have a cat or dog, you …

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Holiday Safety Tips for Your Pets!

Be aware of holiday dangers for your pets. The following are several tips to prevent dangers to your pets during the holiday season. Beware of Festive Decoration Hazards Many of the festive decorations that make the holiday season so special can be extremely dangerous for our pets. Christmas trees, candles, lights, tinsel, glass ornaments, and …

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Introduce Your Resident Cat to a New Kitten with Less Stress!

Adopting a new kitten is an exciting experience, but if you have a resident cat at home, they may not find it nearly as great as you do. Cats can be extremely territorial, and bringing home a playful kitten can throw a wrench in your older cat’s calm, daily routine. Putting your resident cat and …

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Four Self-Soothing Behaviors That Might Indicate Feline Anxiety

Cats are creatures of habit, and they don’t usually appreciate their homes and routines changing abruptly. In cases of stress and anxiety, cats may begin exhibiting symptoms that harken back to their desire for routine. However, these routine behaviors are often to the detriment of your furry friend. When stressed, your cat may start using …

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Preparing Your Companion Animals for Emergencies!

Tips to keep all of your family members safe in a disaster After a prescribed burn got out of control in northern Colorado on Wednesday, October 16, residents near Red Feather Lakes and surrounding Elkhorn House Road were forced to evacuate. The Elk Fire consumed 622 acres of land in total. While Larimer Humane Society …

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Protect Your Pets from the Cold!

Winter is Here! Every animal is an individual, and cold winter weather poses different risks to different animals. Our Animal Protection & Control team receives many calls during the cold-weather months regarding animals left outdoors. Here are some of the considerations our officers take into account when evaluating appropriate conditions for animals outdoors, and recommend …

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Are You Making These Training Mistakes with Your Dog?

Training a dog is not as easy of a task as it sounds. Although most owners get the basics down successfully, a lot of potential training mistakes can set your dog’s progress back or prohibit it from learning cool new tricks. Unless you’re an expert, training probably doesn’t come naturally to you, and mistakes are …

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