Our pets are a member of our family. They offer hours of companionship and affection, not to mention fun and adventure. But they are, in their own way, a dependent. It’s a lot of responsibility for a first time pet owner to adjust to.
Whether you’re a single person looking for a furry friend for company, or a family in need of a new puppy as a protector and friend, getting your first family dog is a great adventure.
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Many pet owners today are choosing to take a more holistic approach to their animals’ care. With the right diet and supplements, you can help keep your dog or cat happy and healthy, particularly when you work closely with a veterinarian to determine your pet’s unique needs. Check out the list below of five of the top natural supplements for pets that you can consider giving to your furry friend.
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Dogs have been known as ‘man’s best friend’ for decades, and there’s a good reason why – if you look after your dog, he will return the favor. Fiercely loyal and loving, dogs can lift your mood, cheer you up and give you something to live for. If you’re trying to improve your health and fitness, then who better to turn to for support than your loyal four-legged friend?
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Cat food is a convenient solution, but is it the only choice your cat has? Not at all, because with the help of some online research and the vet’s advice, you can essentially create a diet for your favorite feline buddy that will make regular cat food an optional choice. However, not everything you read online is good advice and therefore it is important to get your facts straight before you serve up the new diet to your kitty.
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Coming back from a vet visit with your dog’s medicine is half the battle. Your vet will usually try to give you medication that is easy to administer to your pet. some pet parents find it easy to administer liquid medication while some find it easy to administer pills. You might get stuck with medication that your dog simply refuses to swallow.
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Dogs are human’s best friends and they can have health conditions that are similar to humans’, too. One condition that dogs can have that humans also have is seasonal allergies. Like humans, dogs can react to allergens when the weather changes, and this can cause uncomfortable symptoms and feelings for your pup. If your dog seems to be exhibiting seasonal allergy symptoms, the following list of tips may help.
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We approached Monika Kucic, author of MeowsNPaws and Animallama blogs, to write a post about approaching cats, and she provided an exceptional article we know you’ll enjoy. Here are her TIPS FOR APPROACHING A NEW CAT.
Many cat lovers such as me jump for joy when they see a cat, be it a friend’s indoor cat, stray cat minding her own business at the park or neighbor’s cat lurking from behind a tree.
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I debated for a long time before deciding to post about my recent adventures into spine surgery; after all, this is a PET website, isn’t it? But after having offered readers some wonderful articles by my recent guest bloggers, I’ve been receiving a lot of wonderful, caring messages from folks who wanted to know if I’m okay. I’ve also realized that it may still be difficult for the next few weeks for me to be able to keep up with researching, interviewing people and writing articles.
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Today’s blog post is by Linda Hempler, of the popular blog, ChiChis And Me. To learn more about Linda Hempler and ChiChis and Me, visit our Contributors and Authors page.
Playing with a companion dog can elevate the mood of elderly pet owners
As our overall population grows older so do some of the health and emotional problems that older people have to contend with.
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Today’s blog post is by Cathy Armato, owner of Icy, a Therapy Dog. She is also a blogger at Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them. To learn more about Cathy Armato, visit our About page under Contributors.
Years ago I read a couple of books that talked about Therapy Dogs and how they help people in need. I remember being so impressed by how pets that aren’t trained Service Dogs can help children and other people in need.
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