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Halloween Hazards all Pet Parents Need to Know

By ruthmacpete

Halloween is almost here! Halloween is my all-time favorite holiday. Ever since I was a kid, I have loved Halloween but… not everyone loves Halloween. In fact, many animals are downright terrified by the holiday.

How to Keep Your Pets Safe & Calm During a Thunderstorm

By ruthmacpete

Thunderstorm season is officially here. Unfortunately, when thunderstorms roll in, many pets, just like us, experience anxiety and stress. As a pet parent, it can be unnerving to see your otherwise calm pet become anxious

Tips for Traveling with Pets

By ruthmacpete

Summer is almost here. For many people, that means family vacation time. Since most Americans consider their pets to be members of the family, it wouldn’t be a vacation without bringing their pet along. Unless

How to Reduce Your Pet’s Carbon Pawprint

By ruthmacpete

April is Earth Month, a great yearly reminder to reflect upon how our actions impact the planet. You drive an electric car and bring your own bags to the grocery store. You care about greenhouse

Spring Cleaning Tips for Pet Parents

By ruthmacpete

Spring is here and that means time it is time for Spring cleaning. If you have pets your house may be extra messy! Whether it’s the endless shedding, litter tracked everywhere, or a trail of

How to Keep Your Pet’s Teeth Clean & Healthy

By ruthmacpete

February is National Pet Dental Month and reminds us of the importance of pet dental health. Did you know that dental disease is the number one pet health issue? According to the American Veterinary Dental

Winter Weather Pet Safety Tips

By ruthmacpete

I recommend investing in warm weather apparel for those times when your pet has to go outside for a walk or playtime.   2. Protect their paws As every pet parent knows, your pet’s paws pick up

Ways to Keep Your Pets Safe This Holiday

By ruthmacpete

While the holidays are festive times, they can also be very dangerous times for our pets. Each year thousands of pets become ill or are seriously injured during the holidays. Intestinal obstructions, chocolate of other

What Pet Parents Need to Know About Pain in Pets

By ruthmacpete

September is Pain Awareness Month. Like humans, pets experience pain, but unlike us, they cannot tell us with words. So how can you tell if your pet is in pain and what can you do