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How to Decrease Back-to-School Blues in Pets

By ruthmacpete

As summer winds down and classes start again, it’s not just our kids adjusting to the new schedule, our pets are too. After a summer of lazy mornings, long walks, and extra attention from the

Clear the Shelter Month: Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Adopt a Pet

By ruthmacpete

Clear the Shelter Month: Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Adopt a Pet August is Clear the Shelter Month—a nationwide initiative that aims to find loving, forever homes for animals in need. Across the

Smart Ways to Reduce Veterinary Costs Without Compromising Your Pet’s Health

By ruthmacpete

Pets bring us so much joy, companionship, and unconditional love—but just like us they require regular health care and get sick from time to time. Unfortunately veterinary care, like medical care, isn’t always cheap. From

Tips to Keep Your Pets Safe this July 4th

By ruthmacpete

The 4th of July is right around the corner and while we may love 4th of July celebrations, the loud noises can create severe anxiety in our furry friends. Sadly, every year many frightened pets

How to keep your pets safe this summer

By ruthmacpete

Summer is one of the best times of year for people and pets, but if you’re not careful, it can also be a dangerous time for your pet. To make sure everyone has a fun

Disaster Preparedness for your Pets

By ruthmacpete

Unfortunately natural disasters like hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, and wild fires are an inevitable part of life. Though we cannot prevent them, we are not completely helpless. Disaster preparedness for ourselves and our pets can help

How to protect your pets from snakes-Part 2

By ruthmacpete

Part 2 (For Part 1 click here) more about how you can protect your pets from snakes.  Diagnosis There are currently no definitive tests to determine if an animal was bitten by a venomous snake

How to Protect Your Pets from Poisonous Snakes- Part 1

By ruthmacpete

Every year around 150,000 dogs and cats in the United States are bitten by venomous snakes. Most occur when it’s warm outside. Before you and your pets rush out to enjoy the warm weather, make

Help Your Pets Live Greener & Cleaner

By ruthmacpete

You drive an electric car, have solar panel and bring your own bags to the grocery store. You care about greenhouse gases and your carbon footprint but what about your pet’s carbon pawprint? April 22nd