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Pet First Aid & CPR Quick Reference for Dog & Cat Parents and Pet Professionals
Veterinarians are the experts, but most pet parents and caregivers don’t have a vet attached to their hip 24/7, so they must know what to do to rescue Rover or help Fluffy feel better even before veterinary care is available. In this quick reference, The Pet Safety Crusader (aka Denise Fleck) provides the basic steps […]
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April is Pet First Aid Awareness Month
Has your pup’s tail ever been closed in a door? Have you discovered ticks on your gorgeous long-haired cat? What would you do if you found a dog left in a parked car, or if your pet gets bitten by a rattlesnake or stung by a bee? Bandaging, removing parasites and treating heat stroke and […]
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How Often Should You Bathe Your Dog?
New dog owners tend to fixate on questions related to training, behavior, and the general well-being of their pets. But one area that goes overlooked is grooming. Specifically, how often a dog should be bathed, and the factors that impact that frequency. There’s no all-encompassing answer to how often your dog needs a bath, but […]
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ITCHY SKIN?
The are many reasons why our dogs and cats get itchy! But when they do, they are miserable! To alleviate the itch, they scratch and lick and scratch and lick the skin some more, over and over and over again. This constant licking can result in…summer sores, acute moist dermatitis, lick granulomas, acral lick dermatitis, […]
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3 Ways to Protect your Dog in Scorching Summer Heat
The stifling heat of summer is dangerous not only for people but for pets, too. Like you, they can suffer from heatstroke and dehydration. With their thick coats, you might see your dogs with their tongues out, trying to catch their breath. That’s because their hearts and lungs are overcompensating due to the heat. Their […]
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CLEANING DOG & CAT EARS
Paws down, most would rate smell as the #1 most important canine sense, but a close second may be hearing. If you could hear what your dog hears, you would have a superpower! Dogs use their ears to listen for prey and listen for danger, so it is tuned to high-pitched squeaks and rustlings. No […]
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THE IMPORTANCE OF SPAYING & NEUTERING
FACTS* 6.5 Million Animals Enter US Animal Shelters Yearly. Of those, roughly 3.3 million are dogs and 3.2 million are cats. Estimates show that the number of dogs and cats entering U.S. shelters annually has declined from 7.2 million in 2011. The biggest decline was in dogs (3.9 million to 3.3 million). Each year, close […]
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The Top Non-Shedding Dog for Families
A non-shedding dog is one that does not shed hair or as much hair as you might expect with other breeds. As you can imagine, that’s a really desirable trait in the pets that we have living in our home! However, it’s not just having a cleaner home that makes them an attractive choice, […]
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DENTAL STICKS
WATCH VIDEO BLOG HERE: https://fb.watch/bfJcv7_er8/ We have been talking about the importance of good dental health in our pets all month long, but this should be a 12 months of the year habit! Brushing and good nutrition is of prime importance, but in between brushings, chewing on raw (NEVER RAW) bones and various types of chew […]
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BOW WOW LABS TOOTHBRUSH & PASTE FOR PETS
WATCH VIDEO BLOG HERE: https://fb.watch/bfJknvU7f5/ The four-head design toothbrush allows for quick and effective cleaning. You can pretty much brush uppers and lowers at the same time! It’s best to replace your dog or cat’s brush every 3 months. • Freshens Breath • Cleans Plaque and Prevents Tartar Formation • Soothes and Heals Gums • […]
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VALENTINE’S PET SAFETY TIPS
According to the ASPCA, its Animal Poison Control Center sees an increase in poisoning cases around Valentine’s Day! Theobromine, a caffeine-like substance found in cocoa, can affect your pet’s cardiac, neurological, and gastrointestinal systems. Once swallowed, there is no specific antidote for chocolate poisoning, so call your veterinarian at once! Chocolate, however, is not […]
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BENEFITS OF BONE BROTH FOR YOUR BFF (Best Furry Friend)
Did your mom ever refer to chicken soup as homemade penicillin? Can food be medicine? Many are taking note of the benefits of good nutrition these days, and bone broth may be a prime example of food as a healing and restorative tincture. Bone broth is what you get when you slow-cook bones in water. […]
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