As a new year opens, many people are inspired to make New Year’s resolutions, or at least to make positive plans for change. This year, we’ve decided to pledge to make some changes not for ourselves, but for our pets. Our list of New Year’s resolutions is a great place to start for anyone who owns and loves a pet and wants to make their pets’ lives easier.
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Fair Warning: In this article, I’ll be discussing various modes of disposing of a pet’s body after they pass away. If this topic upsets you, please know that this information is essential for pet owners and covers a variety of options. Disposing of a pet’s body is something no one wants to think about, but all pet owners need to know about.
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When I moved into your home and brought my dog with me, you were aloof at first, but I knew the first time you took a nap with me that we would share a bond. You became Soldier’s best friend and sibling and I was so happy about that. By the time you left us, I loved you just as much as the rest of my new family had always loved you.
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In late October of this year, I posted “Losing Peanut Butter: Is My Senior Cat Dying?” In it, I talked about my fear that our elderly (18 years!) tortoiseshell cat was dying. She was weak, had lost a lot of weight and had recently gone blind due to complications of high blood pressure. She rallied in early November. She had gained almost a pound (that’s a lot when you only weight six pounds), was maneuvering around the house well and seemed to be adjusting well to her recent blindness.
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This week, we’re responding to a few questions about skin conditions and allergies, which we’ve combined under one post. Our guest expert this week is Dr. Duclos, a board-certified veterinary dermatologist.
1. I actually have several questions about my dog. He is seven years old and has never had allergies in the past,, but this year he has been battling itchy, raw skin and ear problems.
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You’ve been busy decking the halls, baking the cookies and wrapping the presents. You also feel guilty because in all the hoopla of the holidays, your pet hasn’t been included in the festivities. Every time you fly through the family room on the way out the door, you tell yourself that you’ll find the time to take him for a walk or break out the catnip toys.
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