It's National Pet Health Month! Each November, we celebrate old dogs during their "official" month. But when is your dog considered old? We love our senior citizen dogs for the special joy they bring every day. But once a year, we celebrate old dogs during November Adopt A Senior Pet Month.
What is considered “old?” There are individual differences between pets, just as there are for people. While one person may act, look and feel “old” at fifty-five, another fifty-five-year-old remains active with a youthful attitude and appearance. Aging is influenced by a combination of genetics, environment, and health care over a lifetime. The oldest dog on record was an Australian Cattle Dog who lived for twenty-nine years and five months...
I've written about how to care for an elderly dog before, but this post addresses how to know when your canine friends become old dogs.
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]]>Vote NOW for your favorite for HERO PETS in the next thriller CUT AND BLEED! Share and vote often--voting closes SEPT 6. Who will be the hero CAT, and hero DOG? It's up to you!
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]]>Voting is now open for the HERO PETS in the next thriller CUT AND BLEED! Vote for your choice for hero CAT, and hero DOG! Share and vote often--voting closes SEPT 6.
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]]>Have you ever considered holistic medicine for your pets? There are many questions about what is holistic pet care. Is it the same thing as what your regular vet offers? There are many names for offering traditional medicine for pets. Some call it alternative medicine or natural healing. But are there specific definitions, and is holistic pet care a good choice for your cats and dogs? August 30 is National Holistic Pet Day, so it's a good time to revisit asking these questions.
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]]>Do you know how to stop dog barking? "Will you please, for the love of doG, stop barking!" When Shadow-Pup joined our family, he and Bravo-Dawg egged each other on. Now that he's the only dog, he and the cat tease each other and prompt bark-fest and meow-athons.
Here's what you need to know about barking to help stem the noise.
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]]>This disease has been reported worldwide wherever these ticks are found. Most cases in the United States occur in dogs living in the Texas Gulf coast regions and other southern states. All dogs are susceptible, but those with greater exposure to ticks. Outdoor dogs, working dogs and hunting dogs are at highest risk. Here's what you need to know.
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]]>Read about this new way to protect police K9 teams and drug-sniffing dogs from narcotics. A new product offers safety to our favorite sniffer heroes.
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]]>Do your pets drink from toilets? Ew! The behavior comes naturally to dogs and cats. Learn why these toilet lappers indulge!
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]]>Summer arrived even earlier than expected this year, with temperatures hitting triple digits by mid-June. There's still plenty of pet camping season left. Even though camping with pets isn’t for me, I know lots of folks who LOVE it, including my brother and his dog. He takes the dog with them camping, boating, skiing, and pretty much everywhere.
Bringing your furry one along camping (or glamping) is a great bonding experience. But before you pack up and hit the road, look over my DOs and DONTs of camping with your dog or cat.
What to do when camping with a pet
First, decide if your pet will enjoy camping. Not all will enjoy it. My Karma-Kat would HATE camping. He's a homebody, and enjoys watching birds, bunnies, and squirrels through the window, but freezes when his paws hit the grass. Shadow-Pup's more adventurous and probably would do better...
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]]>When I worked as a veterinary technician many years ago, pet parents ask questions all the time, but rarely to the vet. Folks often acted embarrassed, or waited to telephone from home hours or days after the appointment. Perhaps they felt intimidated by the doctor when they take pets to the back, or feared their questions were foolish. Maybe the busy schedule of the clinic offered little opportunity to ask...
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]]>With the latest awful weather and more on the way, it's time to revisit your pet disaster plan. You do have one, right? Everyone should understand the importance of disaster preparation.
I posted this in June for National Pet Preparedness Month. September is Disaster Preparation Month. And May 8 was National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day. Being prepared doesn't rely on a special date, though. Here's what you need to know.
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]]>When the holidays or business travel rolls around, pet sitters can be a big help when you plan vacations with or without your dog or cat. .Time off from work and a change of routine offers humans much-needed stress relief. But the same is not always true for furry family members. That's where pet sitters come in. Do you have a pet sitter for your furry wonders? Here's what you need to know!
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]]>Maybe you have a regular dog walker (your kid? a company?) that manages when you can't walk your dog or go on vacation. Good pet vacation plans depend on the individual pet and your special circumstances. When my mother became ill and then passed away, we need to find a pet boarding place for Shadow-Pup and Karma-Kat to stay. Here's what to consider whether to take your pets with you, or find a place for them while away.
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]]>Would you know what to do if your cat slipped out during a party or pet sitter visit? Statistics show that one in ten cats will go missing. Learn how to be ready for an emergency when every hour counts. If your cat does go missing, learn the details on “How to find a lost cat” from the lost cat expert Kim Freeman.
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]]>Here in Texas with heat rolling over the land, flash fires threaten all summer long. I wrote about disaster preparation on the blog recently, and fire hazards and smoke inhalation issues are another issue affecting pets. All across the country, too many folks have already lost homes, property, and even the lives of human and animal loved ones. Here's what you need to know.
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