Helping Kids and Pets Develop "Pawsitive" Relationships

Dogs, like children, are part of the family. But no matter what the dog's temperament, families with young children should take some important safety precautions.

Keeping Your Dog Cool in Hot Weather

Sunny summer days seem to incite all sorts of fun activities with your dog: from playing fetch in the park to frisbee on the beach. Unfortunately, as temperatures soar, the hot weather also brings with it some very specific hazards such as sunburn, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Good news, these threats to your pooch are preventable.

How to Care for Your Pet Turtle

Owning a turtle can be more work than you'd think. While they will not be begging for a walk in the middle of a snowstorm or scratching your furniture, turtles require specialized care for optimum health and enjoyment.

Those Pesky Fleas!

Fleas are a tiny almost invisible insect. Something that most people never even think about, until they, or their pets become infected. People then realize that fleas are a major problem to many of households and will take whatever measures are available to eliminate them.

Pet Loss Can Be Just As Devastating!

Since kids' pets are so common, it's well for parents to be aware of the impact they can have on their children's lives.

Pet Friendly Travel – 10 Tips for Hassle-Free Travel with Your Pet

In the United States alone, over 60 million households have one or more pets. Pet owners in 15 million of those households travel with their pets, and the majority stay in pet-friendly lodging. Fortunately, pet friendly hotels, condos and vacation home rentals do exist.
If you will be traveling with your pet, here are some pet friendly tips to remember for safe and trouble-free travel.

Feline Obesity

Does your cat polish your floor with his stomach as he walks? Is his food bowl bigger than your head? Do you grunt when you try to pick him up? Does he bounce when he lands on the floor? Do you spend more on his food bill than your own?

Dog Health Conditions and Terms You Should Know - Part I

Some Dogs like Boxers unfortunately, are prone to several potential health problems such as:

- Skin allergy - Food allergy - Cancer - Hip dysphasia - Bloat - Heart ailments - Hypothyroidism - Fleas - Worms

Knowing what they are will help you to better monitor your pet's health and to gather the pertinent information, in case of an illness, that would assist your veterinarian to administer the correct diagnosis and treatment.

Dog Health Conditions and Terms You Should Know - Part II

Dog Health Conditions and Terms You Should Know - Part III