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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

How to keep your pets safe this New Year’s Eve

By ruthmacpete

New Year’s Eve is a time of celebration as we bid farewell to the memories of the old year and welcome the promises of the new year. For our pets, the festivities of New Year’s

Holiday Pet Hazards

By ruthmacpete

Singing Christmas carols, lighting the Menorah, visiting Grandma…going to the vet? Probably not your idea of a holiday event, but unfortunately many families find themselves visiting their veterinary clinics during the holiday season for unfortunate

Featured Pet-Dinah (The TV Star)

By ruthmacpete

You may recognize this week’s Pet of the Month.  Dinah, from Best Friends Rescue in Atlanta,  joined me last Friday on The Weather Channel to talk about Winter Pet Safety Tips. Dinah was the perfect

Keeping Pets Safe in Winter-as seen on the Weather Channel

By ruthmacpete