Dec 22 2016
With the holiday season in full swing, it’s time to finish up shopping, planning, and get ready for all that much needed family time and love. Some of the most deserving of this family time are none other than the family pets, of course! The ones who love you unconditionally all year and want to …
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Jan 06 2016
The new year is upon us. It’s time to take a look back on the past year and determine what we might want to change, do better or accomplish in 2016. For pet parents, much of this reflection applies to the lives they share with their pets. TripsWithPets.com surveyed pet parents and asked them what resolutions …
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Oct 01 2015
For many pet lovers, bringing a furry friend along on a shopping trip would be the perfect way to spend a day. While many big-name chain stores do have a “service dogs only” policy, you may be surprised to know that a number of them will in fact allow you to shop with your Shih-Tzu …
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Sep 18 2015
Ticks are small bugs, but they can cause big problems for your dog. Check your pet for ticks every day if she’s been in a grassy or woody area, no matter where you live. While these pests are more common in certain parts of the country, like the Northeast, they can be found in every …
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Aug 13 2015
Pets are family and when we venture out, they should be able to join us. That includes bringing them to pet friendly restaurants. Although pets are not allowed inside establishments that serve food due to health code laws, many restaurants have pet friendly outdoor seating and welcome four-legged guests to accompany their pet parents. However, …
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Jul 03 2015
Summer is here! And your pets cannot be more excited. Here are a few quick tips to help keep your pet safe this summer. Do not leave your pet alone in your car – vehicles heat up quickly in the sun, and animals left in them can succumb to heat stroke within minutes. Heat stroke is …
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Jun 12 2015
With summer travel right around the corner, many of us plan on hitting the road with our pooches for a little summer fun. However, for some four-legged family members, road trips can mean upset tummies. Queasiness in the car is not just a human problem. Dogs and puppies do sometimes experience motion sickness on car …
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Mar 31 2015
Pet ownership has a number of proven health benefits. Pets have been shown to improve physical, mental and emotional health in humans. These benefits include enhancing social skills to decreasing a persons risk of heart attack. Having a pet in the home can lower a childs risk of having allergies. This will not help families …
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Mar 20 2015
It’s Spring and spring cleaning is underway! Everyone – including our pets – feel better when our surroundings are clean and comfortable. Here are some things to do to help keep your house clean and your beloved pets happy during the change of seasons! Clean your pet’s bed. Use non-scented detergent, and skip the fabric …
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Mar 04 2015
It’s not something any of us wants to see — the beloved family pooch scooting his bottom along the grass, ground, or carpet. While your instinct may be to chastise your pup, there are good reasons dogs scoot. And it’s not to embarrass you in front of company. So, why do dogs drag their bottoms …
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Sep 16 2014
by Kim Salerno More and more often, people are choosing to take their furry best friends along as they travel. This fact has not gone unnoticed by businesses. Pet friendly business practices are taking root everywhere, from banks who open their doors to pets, to restaurants with special menus for dogs, to hotels that greet each …
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Aug 12 2014
by Kim Salerno For most pups, the best part of a car ride is feeling the breeze in their furry faces as they stick their head out the window. Despite the feel good nature of this pleasurable experience, it’s actually a very dangerous habit. In the early days of automobiles, most cars did not have …
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