Category: Pet Care

Microchipping Your Dog or Cat

Having Your Pet Microchipped The sad fact is that millions of dogs and cats are lost or stolen every year, and one in three pets will become lost at some time in their life.  Without proper identification, many of these pets will never return home.  One of the ways you can increase the chances of …

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Crate Training Your Dog

Training Your Dog To Use A Crate There are many advantages to crate training your puppy or adult dog.  Most important is that it uses a dog’s natural instinct as a den animal.  A wolf or a wild dog’s den is his home, place to sleep, hide from danger, and where they raise a family. …

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Spay / Neuter Your Pet

Benefits of Spaying or Neutering Your Pet The decision to spay or neuter your pet is an important one for all pet owners. It can be the single best decision you make for your pet’s long-term health and welfare.  Getting your pet spayed or neutered can reduce the number of homeless pets killed, improve your pet’s …

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How to Kitten/Cat-Proof Your Home

Happy Pets Blog Kitten Proofing Your Home

Keeping Your Home Safe for Cats or Kittens Keep cabinets and drawers closed, and keep medicines, cleaning supplies and pest control products safely out of their reach. Remove potted plants, except for cat grass, as most plants are dangerous and some are poisonous to cats.  Even non-poisonous plants can cause intestinal problems for cats. Here …

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Choosing The Right Pet

happy pets family choosing dog at shelter

Tips for Choosing the Right Pet for You and Your Family Choosing the right pet is an important decision, and many factors should be considered when you are ready to make the move to get a pet for yourself and your family. Remember that the needs of an animal change with each stage of their …

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Winter Pet Care

Caring For Your Pet This Winter Pet owners who live in areas of cold winter climates should be aware that there are things to remember and put into place to keep their pets safe and healthy when the temperature drops. Be aware of your pet’s tolerance to cold weather and adjust accordingly.  This is especially …

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Holiday Pet Safety Tips

Keeping Your Pets Safe During The Holidays The holiday season is a special time of year, bringing families and friends together for happy times of sharing fun and creating memories. As our pets are also a part of our families, here are some tips to keep them safe and healthy during the holiday season. Christmas …

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Welcome to Happy Pets

Healthy and Happy Pets Hello and welcome to the Happy Pets page!  I hope to provide you with information on how to care for pets, the advantages of owning and caring for pets, and other pet-related topics that will enlighten, inform, and even entertain you. I have had a lifetime of being around and/or owning …

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