Cheri Wilson
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May 23
Traveling With Your Cat
Traveling With Your Cat It’s safe to say that cats tend to be more than unenthusiastic travelers, but if you’re prepared, have the proper equipment/supplies, and plan your trip with a cat’s eye view, all can go well. Visit with your vet and discuss the trip you are going to take with your cat so …
May 16
Moving with Your Pets
Helping Your Pets Adjust to a New Home Here are some ways to help your pet make the transition to a new home: The first step in helping your pet prepare for moving day is getting her used to a pet carrier. No matter how near – or far – you’re moving, she will be …
May 09
Obesity in Cats
How to Prevent and Treat Cat Obesity Cat, or feline obesity is a growing problem, but there are steps you can take to prevent or treat it. Obesity, or the excessive accumulation of body fat, is the most common nutrition-related condition in cats in our society today. Obesity in cats us usually caused by too …
May 02
Should You Hug Your Dog?
Does Your Dog Really Want To Be Hugged? There seems to be a lot of controversy now regarding dogs and hugging. There are ‘experts’ who claim that dogs feel threatened and that what you interpret as enjoyment from them might be the dog simply enduring the moment, or possibly barely contained dislike for what is …
Apr 25
Basic First Aid For Your Pet
Basic First Aid For Your Pet Recommended First Aid Kit Items 2-inch athletic tape 2-inch Vet Wrap or ace bandage Gauze Telfa Pads (non-stick bandage pads) Triple antibiotic ointment Blood stop powder – for broken toenails (Kwik Stop, cornstarch, flour) Digital Thermometer Benadryl 25 mg tablets Hydrogen Peroxide – to clean fresh wounds Saline or Contact lens solution – …
Apr 18
Safety Collars for Dogs and Cats
How Safety or Breakaway Collars Could Save Your Pet’s Life Most pet owners are completely unaware of the risks and possibility of collar strangulation accidents until it is too late. Safety, or breakaway collars are designed to prevent pets from getting entangled by their collars. Safety collars can be purchased in most pet supply stores …
Apr 11
Exercising Your Dog
The Importance of Giving Your Dog Exercise It is very important that your dog gets regular exercise, and there are many health benefits in making sure that he gets enough. Obviously, the main benefits are that he will be healthier and keep a good weight when he is active. In the long run, he will …
Apr 04
Jake The Stray Cat
Jake the Stray Cat I live in a senior community and there are many neighbors who have pets. When my Betsy was here with me we would walk several times a day, and during those walks we would see friendly neighbors also walking their dogs. It is a wonderful bond that is formed when doing …
Mar 28
Understanding Your Dog’s Body Language
How To Understand Your Dog’s Body Language Dogs communicate in many ways with each other, using verbal cues, body language and facial expressions. They also try to communicate with humans using these methods. Hopefully, these tips will help you read your dog’s expressions and postures to help you understand what he’s trying to tell you …
Mar 21
Litter Box Problems – Prevention and Solutions
Preventing and Solving Cat Litter Box Problems If you find that your cat is not using his litter box for elimination, there may be several causes for this common problem. Medical Issues Many medical conditions can contribute to litter box problems. Colitis, inflammatory bowel disease, hyperthyroidism, kidney or liver disease, urinary infections, and diabetes can …
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