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Keep it Cool with VIP and The Dog Days of Summer
Pets and treats. Like humans, pets enjoy treats as a part of their balanced diet. Some favorite pet treats include raw hide, fruits and veggies, dog biscuits or cat treats, and even ice cream that is safe for pets. Experts warn to steer clear of potentially toxic...
Preventing Sunburn for Your Pets
There’s something about a sunny day that inspires us to get outside and into the sunshine. For domestic animals, the sunlight does more than encourage a long walk or an opportunity for a long, peaceful catnap. When outside, however, the ultra-violet rays from the...
The BARF Diet
Going From Commercial to Raw Foods For The Health of Your Pet By: Cate Burnette BARF is an acronym for Biologically Appropriate Raw Food. This feeding program is focused on nourishing your pets responsibly and properly to maximize health, longevity and...
Therapy Animals – Pets That Work To Help Others
By: Cate Burnette As pet parents, we know that positive interaction between our pets and ourselves improves our physical, emotional and psychological well-being. For those individuals with physical, emotional, psychological or mental disorders, communing...
Unsung Animal Heroes on Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a Federal holiday in the United States. It is designed to remember the brave men and women who perished while serving their country in the armed forces. The holiday originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal...
Celebrate Endangered Species Day
There are many wonderful species of animals on the planet. Unfortunately, because of issues that include the loss of habitat due to natural causes or development, disease, poaching and hunting and environmental elements such as climate change, some of these...