Put Pets In Another Room When Children Eat
Pets must eat pet food. Of course, that starts with mealtime. Feeding your dog or cat the best pet food you can afford will help them to be healthier and live longer. While there seems to be less and less…
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Human-Pet Age Analogy Chart Is Updated
There are certain things we like to know about our babies, regardless of how many legs they have: how old are they and how much do they weigh? We humans tend to be attracted to extremes. We like really tiny…
Why Cats Must Be Indoors
Cathy Freeman of Biloxi writes about her cat, Clarrie, with a burning question close to my heart. “I have a cat who is very dear to me. She has never been outside of our home. In three weeks we will…
“Just One Litter” Not A Good Idea
All of us want to do what’s best for our own animals, and for animals in general. We have wants and desires for ourselves, too, and sometimes the two principles conflict. For example, traditionally, if we have a dog that…
Secondnature Dog Litter System
“Honey, did you clean the cat’s litterbox?” “Yes, Dear.” “Did you clean the dog’s litterbox?” “Did I clean the what ?” Regular readers know the basics of puppy housetraining. I’ve preached the sermon before: Routine, Routine, Routine. OK, let’s back…
Stop Dogs From Chewing Inappropriate Items
Is your dog chewing on his bandage? Is your new puppy chewing on your wicker chair? You may find that Arrid Extra Dry spray deodorant is the answer to both problems. I don’t know why this particular brand is better…
Referral Centers For Dogs And Cats
Referral centers can be real lifesavers. Medical and surgical care of dogs and cats has advanced incredibly since I graduated from Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 1980. To keep up with advances in veterinary medicine I calculated today…
Pets Must Wear Only One Rabies Tag At A Time
Jubilee is on camera today to demonstrate a very important point. What a pretty girl Jubilee is! First, notice how pretty she is. Now that you’ve taken in her beauty, notice her jewelry. She has a lot of it, which…
Halloween Can Be Safe For Pets
Here are some common sense tips for keeping your pet safe and happy during Halloween. If you have a black cat, keep him securely indoors for several days before and after Halloween. When Halloween falls on certain nights municipalities may…
Giving Medicine Three Times Daily
TID, tid, t.i.d. and T.I.D. all are abbreviations for the Latin words ter in die, meaning three times in a day. These abbreviations are commonly used on prescription pads when a medication is given on a schedule with an 8…
