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Featured Pets-Willie & Mannie
We rescued Willie and Mannie from the Humane Society of Broward County, a fantastic animal shelter in South Florida. We weren’t looking for cats, in fact after losing our last cat, I said I would
Featured Pet – Oski
It seems only fair that the first “Pet of the Month” would be my own dog Oski. The manner in which he entered our lives makes me believe that it was fate that brought us
Protect your pets from the sun
Did you know pets get skin cancer too? Just like us, dogs and cats are susceptible to sun damage. Excess sun exposure can lead to sunburns and skin cancer in our animal friends. Most dogs
Aging Gracefully
Originally published in Pet Business Magazine July 2008. Thanks to advances in technology, medicine and nutrition, pets like people appear to be living longer healthier lives. According to the 2007 U.S Pet Ownership & Demographics Sourcebook published
DNA and Your Cat
Originally published in Kittens USA 2011 In 1953, James Watson and Francis Crick reported their discovery of the double helical structure of DNA in the journal Nature. Their discovery finally provided a model to explain the molecular basis
Avoid Plant Perils
Originally published in Cat Fancy Magazine December 2011 Most pet parents know that many common household plants can be toxic or even deadly to cats. Mistletoe and lilies, which are frequently used to decorate homes during the
Caring for Aged Dogs
Originally published in BARK Magazine January 2006 Most parents complain about how quickly their kids grow-up. Within the blink of an eye their children seem to go from diapers to diplomas. Now imagine squeezing an entire life
How to find a lost pet
Losing a pet is every pet parent’s worst nightmare, but there are steps you can take pre-emptively and things you can do if your pet gets lost to increase the odds that you’ll get your
Does my pet need a microchip?
All pets, even strictly indoor cats, should have microchips and ideally collars and ID tags. What happens if your pet sneaks out an open door or window, or worse yet, gets lost during an earthquake,