July 2010

10 Tips for Traveling with Pets

July 29, 2010

Taking a trip with your furry companions can be a bit stressful, to say the least. Aside from the regular hassles of packing, planning, and getting on the road, you must also prepare for every conceivable occurrence that could befall your pet. But if you haven’t travelled with an animal before, you may not even be aware of some of the necessities involved in transporting a pet. Here are ten tips to help you on your way.

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DIY: How to Care for Your Aging Cat

July 27, 2010

However, as cats age, their needs change over time. They may have different dietary requirements and they will almost certainly become less active, so here are a few ways to keep up with your cat and ensure that they have a long, happy, and healthy life.

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Pet Hooligans Interview: Kat Humble From Pawprints Photography

July 24, 2010

Today I would like to welcome Kat Humble from Pawprints Photography for the very first Pet Hooligan Interview.

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To Dress or Not to Dress Your Pet

July 21, 2010

Maybe you feel like pet clothes are a way to express love and gratitude for your pet’s loyalty and companionship. You like to dress your dog for every occasion, a different outfit for every day. Or perhaps you feel dogs should not be treated like people and it’s inhumane to make a pet wear clothes. Whether you should dress your pet is debatable and controversial.

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Service Dogs: Helping People Help Themselves

July 19, 2010

When you think of service dogs, you may picture a friendly lab leading a blind person across the street or helping them navigate their neighborhood, an animal that is trained to warn epileptics when a seizure is coming on, or an assistant for those who are confined to a wheelchair, crutches, or braces.

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Teaching Children How to Care for Their Pets

July 7, 2010

Your child is begging for a puppy. He promises to feed the dog and clean up the poop. But after two days, guess who is cleaning up the land mines in the backyard and filling up the dog dish?

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The Importance Of Veterinary Visits

July 2, 2010

Mammal, amphibian, rodent or reptile, our pets mean the world to us. They offer us constant companionship and unconditional love and we feel obliged to return the same in kind. So it’s strange that so many loving and dedicated pet owners make regular dental or doctor’s appointments for themselves without giving a second thought to the routine veterinary needs of their pets.