What You Need in a Pet Disaster Kit

Rebecca Bretana
Are you prepared for an emergency? According to a recent Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) survey has shown that less than 40% of Americans have developed an emergency plan for their home. This is despite the fact that about 80% of Americans live in areas that have been affected by a weather-related disaster. What’s even more interesting is that even less people actually practice what they would do in the event of an emergency. Do you know what you should do if your home is affected by an extreme force of nature? While disaster preparedness is not always at the top of everyone’s priorities, it is absolutely something that everyone… Read More Continue Reading

6 Ways Dog DNA Is Helping Humans

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When the news arrived that dog DNA testing would be made available, there was a mix of reactions. Some people were angry as communities were using it to see if pooches had a mix of any banned breeds. Some people were happy with the possibility of determining the appropriate disease prevention for their fur-baby. Still, some others were just curious as to what would show up in their mutt’s background. Since humans and dogs share 84 percent of their DNA, whatever your initial reaction to doggy DNA testing, it is now evident that it is helping humans in a big way. I wasn’t one of the original adopters to jump… Read More Continue Reading

National Dress up Your Pet Day: January 14

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Did you know that in a few days you can celebrate “National Dress up Your Pet Day?” That’s right. If you are looking for an excuse to make a fuss over your precious pooch, why not participate this year? Are you a social media enthusiast? Post your pictures to #DressUpYourPetDay. Before You Begin You don’t want your pet to be miserable, just for the sake of him or her looking photoworthy. If your pet doesn’t enjoy being dressed up, they can just sit this holiday out. If you decide to participate, make sure that the clothing fits them. Avoid dressing them in clothing that could restrict their movement, or may… Read More Continue Reading

The Best Cat Toys: Keeping Your Cat Safe

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Buying cat toys for your kitty should be a lot like buying toys for your child. Safety should always come first. No matter how harmless a cat toy may look, there are potential dangers in many of them. Many people choose plush toys for their cat, which are filled with catnip or honeysuckle for example. However, just because something looks soft and fuzzy, it doesn’t necessarily mean it is 100% safe for your furry friend. Pointy Parts Cats love to chase soft toys that dangle on a string, which often is dangled from a stick of some sort. This cat toy kind of looks like a fishing rod. These toys… Read More Continue Reading

How Pets Can Actually Make You a Better Mother

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Kids, cats and dogs seem to go together like bread and butter or salt and pepper. After all, where would a boy be without a trusty dog at his side or a little girl without her cute and cuddly kitty cat? Pets are a valuable addition to any family but especially for those with young children because they can teach them such important life lessons. There’s obvious things that most people would expect about how having a pet will enrich and educate children, like teaching them about the circle of life, responsibility, training and housebreaking an animal. But there are many other ways that pets can benefit our children and… Read More Continue Reading

10 Halloween Safety Tips for Pets and Their Owners

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Halloween is a fun time to enjoy with family and pets. Cute costumes and festivities can distract you from possible risks to your pets. To ensure a great Halloween, here are some things you can do to keep your pets safe.  Remember, Halloween Safety for you and your pet is responsible. 1. Don’t Leave Pets in the Yard on Halloween On Halloween evenings, lots of people are on the street. Leaving your dog or other pet in the yard during this time can cause lots of excitement. Even though that may seem fun, too much excitement can make a pet aggressive. Also, unwanted pets from strangers through gates and fences can… Read More Continue Reading

Top Tips and Activities to Help Your Dog Stay Cool and Have Fun This Summer

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Summertime brings summer fun! However, summer can be too doggone hot for your canine companion. What’s a dog lover to do with their overheated dog? Provide a way to help your dog stay cool and have fun at the same time. Whatever may be on your agenda this summer, here are some top tips from the pros to keep Bella cool and happy. Swimming and Splashing Activities like swimming with your dog may immediately come to mind. If you don’t have access to a body of water, you could always pick up an inexpensive kiddy pool for your dog to enjoy. You could also make your own obstacle course for… Read More Continue Reading

Search and Rescue Dogs – Heroes Unleashed

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In light of the recent tragedy in Las Vegas, we are (rightfully so) seeing a spike in media coverage dedicated to first responders. We are fortunate to have the most exemplary group of first responders in the world. These men and women put their lives on the line, on a daily basis, to save our citizens from perilous situations. There is another elite division of the first responder teams that is often overlooked – Search and Rescue Dogs. These dogs are highly trained and are often in situations deemed too dangerous for their human counterparts. Search and Rescue dogs (along with their handlers) are deployed into earthquake zones, the aftermath… Read More Continue Reading

Dog-Friendly Places Highlighted & Described

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Of late, there’s been a spurt in dog-friendly parks, restaurants, beaches, and hotels where the usual sign earlier on used to be “Pets Not Allowed.” We need to have signs that say “thugs or jerks not allowed” but that is another topic. With the increase in canine mania the world over, more and more cities all over the world are opening up special places for dogs too, to have fun much like their owners. In fact, India currently has 54 dog-friendly cities with their own pet-friendly dog parks, hotels, outdoor restaurants, and beaches. Not a bad deal! Select places for doggy enjoyment New York’s Lake George is perhaps the ultimate… Read More Continue Reading

Electric Dog Fences: What You Need to Know

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Have you ever heard of an electric dog fences? The term itself sounds a little off-putting, doesn’t it? Hearing this phrase probably makes some people imagine an electrical shock being delivered through an electrified fence, causing harm to a dog when they touch it. Thankfully, this isn’t at all what an electric or electronic dog fence is. Here is a quick explanation. How Electric Dog Fences Work So first of all, you have a cable in your yard, circling your property. Wherever this cable is laid, this becomes the invisible boundary that the dog won’t be able to cross. It is important to know that there is NO electricity running… Read More Continue Reading