Saving Our Pets From Toxins
By: Cate Burnette March is Pet Poison Prevention Awareness Month Animal advocacy groups have designated March as Pet Poison Prevention Awareness Month. Understanding what harmful poisons exist in your home, your refrigerator and your yard is the first step to...3 Ways a Pet Sitting Company is Different Than an Individual Pet Sitter
We’ve all been there – you are leaving town but can’t take your beloved pet along. Or you have a really long day at the office and need someone to take care of your pet. So what do you do? Look online for a pet sitter who you don’t know? Or find a reputable pet...Vegan Diets – Good For Dogs, Detrimental To Cats
By: Cate Burnette As more and more pet parents turn to a vegan diet for health or ethical reasons, the foods of their furry, 4-legged companions come under scrutiny looking for the best ways to keep our cats and dogs healthy and happy. Vegan diets – a totally...4 Ways to Show your Pet Some Love
February 20th is National Love Your Pet Day! Since our furry friends provide us with many emotional and health benefits all year round, why not take this day to celebrate and honor our furry friends? Here are a few ideas we cam up with to celebrate Love Your Pet Day:...The Reasons Why Sterilizing Your Pet May Be In His – And YOUR – Best Interest
By: Cate Burnette World Spay Day is February 23 If you’re a pet parent that frequents Facebook or reads Craig’s List or the local want ads, you can’t help but notice the huge numbers of unwanted cats and dogs living and dying in rescues and shelters throughout...Everything You Need to Know About Dog Food
By: Cate Burnette As humans have become more interested in our foods, our diets and our nutritional needs, pet parents are turning to the veterinary community to determine what foods are best suited to meet the needs of our dogs. Whether your pet eats commercially...Pet Dental Disease Part II: Our Other Housepets
By: Cate Burnette February is Pet Dental Health Month All animals – including humans – require regular tooth and mouth cleanings to maintain optimum health. Without dental care, the bacterium that collects and multiplies in the mouths of our pets can travel...9 Ways to Help Animal Shelters in Your Area
Animal shelters provide a haven for strays, adoption services and rescue animals in need. Non-profit animal shelters such as Austin Animal Center in Texas rely heavily on the goodwill of the local communities. Here are a few ideas how you can help your local shelter:...