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Going Green: Tips for Pet Owners
Sure, you might recycle your cans and use CFL lightbulbs, but have you “greened” your life for your pooch? There are several things pet owners can do to be more environmentally conscious. Here’s a roundup of some of things you can add to your own routine to be a bit more green. Going GreenFor Dogs -Pick up their poop. As we shared in a past blog post, pet waste is actually conside…
Dental Tips for Dogs and Cats - What to Know
I'm taking my 11-year-old cat Beamer to the vet on Friday to have his mouth examined. The poor guy has some gross-looking teeth that might be causing him pain. Had I taken his dental care more seriously while he was younger, I could've prevented some of his current discomfort.February is National Pet Dental Month, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association, and I'm writing this to en…
How to Introduce a New Dog to Your Cat
Many of us live with both dogs and cats and they all get along fine. I have a Lab mix and two cats, and the cats definitely rule the house. Still, whenever a new dog visits I always make sure to consider the safety of my cats during introductions. Even though my cats are used to dogs, I never know exactly how the visiting dog will react and it's just better to use precaution.If you already have a…