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Nine Questions to Ask When Choosing a Pet Friendly Hotel
Not all pet friendly hotels are made the same. Here are NINE must ask questions before you go!
February 18, 2021 1:14 pm
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HERbert the Limbless Crab that Saved 2020
I have known Tina Valant for a very long time, nearly 20 years. She is one of the most compassionate animal people you will ever meet. So it’s no surprise that when she saw an animal in need, she stepped up.
February 18, 2021 12:37 pm
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Your Pets CAN Experience Optimal Health
Your pets aren’t as healthy as they could be. We’ll guide you through what to do so your pet can experience optimal health and you can enjoy peace of mind.
February 18, 2021 11:22 am
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Hurricane Season & Your Pets. Plus, South Florida Pet Friendly Hurricane Shelters
Believe it or not, hurricane season is once again upon us, and the 2020 season promises to be an active one. The National Weather Service is calling for 13-19 named storms this year, with 6-10 becoming hurricanes and 3-6 developing into major storms.
August 12, 2020 2:08 pm
Dog
Doggy Fun Fest Round-Up
Doggy Fun Fest 2019 was a great time had by all! There was something for everyone with this event.
November 14, 2019 9:32 am
Pet
Pet Loss: It’s Never Easy
As I pondered my next move, I had questions. “Who do you use for the cremation process?” “How do I know I’m really getting Meko’s ashes back?” “I can’t choose her urn?”
November 12, 2019 9:39 am
Health & Wellness
10 Steps for a Pet-Safe Christmas Tree
The day after Thanksgiving kicks off the Christmas holiday season and millions of homes sport either real or faux trees – glittering towers of beauty that can pose a threat to your pets. Before you put the tree up, take a few moments to go over some safety precautions.
October 9, 2019 5:44 pm
Bird
A New Option for Pet Cremation
Many people don’t think about what do to with their pets after they have passed and usually are faced with that decision at the veterinary hospital.
October 9, 2019 5:23 pm
Cat
where do pets come from?
A newly discovered chapter in the book of Genesis has provided the answer to the age-old question, “Where DO pets come from?”
October 9, 2019 3:59 pm
Bird
Protect Your Pets in the Event of a Hurricane
It’s nearly September and the most active part of the hurricane season is HERE. As Dorian threatens the Florida coast, the time to prepare your pets … is NOW!
August 28, 2019 2:20 pm
Cat
Pet food: Is there really a difference?
If you are currently feeding an over the counter brand, changing to a premium diet can make a big difference in your pets overall appearance and energy level. Look for increased brightness of the eyes, increased energy level, improved coat quality, and lower stool volume.
April 25, 2019 2:01 pm
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Five Human Feelings that Get in the Way of Optimal Behavior or Wellness in Our Pets.
When we default into certain feelings we allow the animal to “get away” with certain behavior that is not serving the harmony of the household. If we continue to feel sorry for someone or stay hurt by something, we are not allowing them to be all that they can be.
January 16, 2019 3:59 pm
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Pet Therapy Can Combat Homesickness
“In the study, 44 first-year university students who self-identified as homesick were given a survey to measure levels of homesickness, satisfaction with life and connectedness with campus. Half of the students completed eight weeks of dog therapy, while the other half were informed that their sessions would begin in eight weeks’ time. Dog therapy included 45-minute weekly sessions involving small group interactions with the dogs and handlers, and engagement with other first-year students participating in the study.”
March 8, 2018 4:33 pm
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Does My Pet Need Probiotics?
“Once I knew what I was looking for I went on the search. Unfortunately, at the time I couldn’t find any companies that offered digestive enzymes and prebiotics for pets but I found a company named Pet Medicine Chest that sold a variety of handmade herbal concoctions, vitamins and probiotics.”
November 9, 2017 12:15 pm
Exotic
Phosphates: The Pollution Question
Nearly all nutrients such as proteins, fats and carbohydrates contain phosphates, because of this a certain amount of phosphates is impossible to avoid, yet necessary for health. Even so, the phosphate level in an aquarium should never exceed 1.5%.
April 4, 2017 4:12 pm
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Five Couples Who Met Because of Their Pets
Dr. Dave Popple used to visit a large car lot after hours to let his Pomeranian dog Maxx run around while Dave checked out the cars. He mentioned this to a fellow student named Jody who lived nearby and she started joining him. “Maxx would be gone for 10 to 15 minutes and then run back to find me. This created an interesting rhythm for me and Jody to focus on getting to know each other,” Dave says.
April 4, 2017 2:09 pm
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RESOLUTIONS: Americans Want More QT With Pets
Because New Year’s Resolutions (and doggy “Ruff-olutions”) are easier said than done, the Milk-Bone study also fetched the top five most effective ways for both humans and canines to actually stick with their new year’s goals — often by doing them together.
January 6, 2016 1:06 pm
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The Power of Energy in Health and Healing
The healthy body is a living mass of energy that by dynamics, needs to continually regenerate.
December 31, 2015 10:57 am
Pet
A Better Cure for Cancer in Pets Could Be through Diet
“…The premise for this breakthrough is actually two-fold. The first is that cancer is NOT a genetic disease and secondly, cancer cells need glucose to survive…”
July 6, 2015 1:47 pm
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Top 10 Holistic Home Remedies for Pets
Tea tree oil reportedly has antimicrobial, anti-fungal and insecticidal properties. It can be applied to small skin wounds. To create a remedy for ear mites or ear infections, dissolve one to two drops in one ounce of mineral oil.
April 9, 2015 9:41 pm
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Disaster Preparation for Pets
Plan how you will assemble your pets and anticipate where you will go. If you must evacuate, take your pets with you, if practical. If you go to a public shelter, keep in mind your pets may not be allowed inside.
October 26, 2014 9:14 pm
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Pets Need To Detox Too!
We must all remember that dogs and cats are carnivores (meat eaters) and most commercial diets on the market are made up of cereal grains, corn, rice, wheat and oats which are difficult to digest. A simple solution towards correcting the situation is to start them on a species appropriate diet with all natural, unprocessed ingredients, however there may be a transition period.
October 26, 2014 8:41 pm
Cat
FDA and AAFCO Approved Foods…What is really in them?
…just about any pet food ingredient could be sourced from healthy animals and fresh vegetables or from diseased, rejected as human grade meats, poultry, fish and contaminated vegetables. Consumers are not provided ANY clarification in the quality of any specific pet food ingredient.
March 13, 2014 5:12 pm
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Finding A Lost Pet
Dogs and cats can hear sounds from very far away and may come if they hear a comforting sound! Shaking a treat bag, opening a food can, or something else a pet knows means food can help, too!
March 28, 2012 3:14 pm
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If anything happened to you… What Would Happen To Your Pet?
Identify people who could step in to take short term care of your pets in the hours, days, or weeks after an emergency, or who would adopt your pets should you become incapacitated or pass away.
September 20, 2011 12:29 pm
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Ending the Euthanasia Cycle with No Kill
Pet overpopulation is nothing more than a persistent myth. According to a study by the Humane Society of the US, 17 million American families are looking for new pets each year and can be convinced to adopt from a shelter.
September 20, 2011 12:10 pm