Some pet owners can’t imagine not sleeping with their fur babies in the bed; others are convinced that sleeping with their pets in bed with them is a bad idea. Whether it’s just comforting to snuggle with your pet at night or you simply can’t imagine not having him with you every moment, there are actually several good scientific reasons why you should sleep with your pet!
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Last week I posted that our cat, Peanut Butter, had suddenly gone blind. It was traumatic for the cat and worrisome for the rest of the family. At that time, the vet stressed that her vision might not return, so we prepared accordingly. But I’m excited to say that the blood pressure medicine seems to be helping! She is still obviously visually challenged, but she’s seeing some out of her left eye.
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Please visit The Contemporary Pet’s Rainbow Bridge Page to share your photos and memories of any pet you have loved and lost!
Also consider visiting Deb Barnes’ blog at Zee & Zoey to enter this year’s Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day Giveaway! You’ll find awesome prize opportunities from Deb Barnes, the founder of RBRD, and several other pet websites and blogs.
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This week’s question is from a Pennsylvania homeowner who wonders about her cat’s safety if she is left outside:
“My fiance and I disagree about my cat. She’s always been primarily an indoor cat (never out for more than a few minutes), but last week he let her out in the evening and forgot to call her in. She was out all night by herself and I was so upset.
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Sudden blindness in cats isn’t as unusual as you would think. Last night my husband and I realized that Peanut Butter had gone blind. If I get emotional telling you this story, you’ll have to bear with me, because I’m not talking about hypotheticals. For the past several weeks, we’ve had Peanut Butter on an oral pain medication to help her cope with the pain of advanced arthritis.
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Besides you, dogs only love one thing more…treats! But unfortunately, store-bought goodies are not always the best way to go. They contain added sugar, unwanted grains and salt overload.
That’s why, Personal Creations sent over homemade dog treat ideas for your very best friend. These treats all contain a serving of veggies, protein or delicious fruit. Show your pups how much you love them by baking a pupcake or berry cheese treat.
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You’ve probably heard at least a few of the many superstitions that revolve around black cats. A black cat crossing your path is bad luck, witches kept black cats as their pets due to their ability to do magic, etc. But not everybody views black cats as unlucky. In some parts of the world, black cats are revered because they bring good luck.
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This week the Washington Area Humane Society has some very special pets up for adoption. We’ve chosen two very special pets who are waiting to find their furever homes. If you live in the Washington County, PA area and are considering getting a dog or cat for your family, please visit the Washington Area Humane Society or check out their list of adoptable cats and dogs on their website.
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As owner and editor at The Contemporary Pet, I’m very excited about one of the most important fund-raisers of 2017. We are sponsors of, and will be attending, a Farm 2 Table event launching the Compassion Care Network in Washington County, Pennsylvania. The Compassion Care Network is an innovative program that joins the forces of the Washington Area Humane Society, CASA for Kids Inc.
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THANKS TO BEAVER MOTORS IN BEAVER SPRINGS, PA FOR THIS EXCELLENT GRAPHIC!
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