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Bloat-What dog owners need to know

By ruthmacpete

What is Bloat? Gastric Dilatation –Volvulus, more commonly referred to as bloat, occurs when a dog’s stomach becomes distended with food, liquid or gas. Once distended the stomach can rotate or twist causing a life

How You Can Help Feral Cats

By ruthmacpete

Whenever I see a feral cat, I see the wild ancestral roots hiding just beneath the surface of every domestic cat. Even the wildest feral cat can be just one generation away from being someone’s

Choosing the Right Dog for your Family

By ruthmacpete

Picking the right dog is more important than you may think. If you go to any shelter you will see countless numbers of homeless dogs that ended up there because they were a bad fit

Why Becoming a Foster Pet Parent is Good for Your Family

By ruthmacpete

Have you ever thought about becoming a foster pet parent? Foster pet parents play an important role helping a shelter’s most vulnerable animals, yet most people know little about the positive impact foster pet parents

Featured Pet- Odie the Pug

By ruthmacpete

This month’s Pet of the Month is Odie from Pug Nation LA. Odie is a very special 1 year old male neutered pug. Although every dog is a gem, Odie shines with a rare light

Protecting Your Pets from Ticks

By ruthmacpete

As the weather around the country gets warmer, our pets spend more and more time outside. Unfortunately, being outdoors can expose our pets to ticks and tick-borne illnesses. Before you head-out to the great outdoors,

How the rabbit became the symbol of Easter

By ruthmacpete

 Have you ever wondered how a rabbit became the symbol of Easter? If so, you are not alone. So how did the Easter bunny get its job delivering colorful Easter eggs? After all rabbits are mammals and don’t even lay eggs. Shouldn’t the symbol for Easter be

The top 5 reasons to adopt from a shelter

By ruthmacpete

Are you thinking about adding a new pet to your household? Be sure to check out your local animal shelters and rescue groups. Unfortunately, many people go to pet stores or breeders and overlook shelters

Common Eye Problems in Pets

By ruthmacpete

January is the perfect time to talk about eyes because it’s National Eye Care Month! Dogs and cats, like their human companions, can develop a variety of eye problems. Since pets can’t tell us if