Many of you know Potato the Pitbull – my infamous Pet CPR Demo Dog Extraordinaire! But not everyone knows his cancer story… his story of survival all because of one VERY simple skill. Everyone joins our classes usually to learn the CPR portion – which is the
Read more →During Pet First Aid Awareness Month we will be bringing you weekly posts about how you can keep your pet safe and happy. Preventable accidents are the leading cause of death and injury in pre-senior dogs and cats. We know that accidents happen, something harmful may be
Read more →Easter Items Poisonous to Your Pet Easter is just around the corner and many of the décor and treats that we use to celebrate the day can be harmful to your pets! In our 3rd and final installment of Spring Poisons for Your Pet, we talk about
Read more →Household & Garage Items Poisonous to Your Pet Last week we focused on all the deadly plants that your pet might discover while in your garden or outside. In part 2 of our 3-part series, we focus on some other dangers that you should be aware of
Read more →Common Garden Plants Toxic to Your Pet Spring has sprung and so have some beautiful plants that may be deadly for our pets! Since it is also Pet Poison Awareness Month we are focusing, in a 3-part series, on some of the top poisons you need to
Read more →There are so many people out there wanting to be a hobby dog walker or pet sitter because they “love pets” and want to make a little extra cash. The neighbor next door costs much less so, why should you choose a professional pet sitter even if
Read more →Most pet owners don’t realize… Your pet not having their teeth brushed in the first 3 years of their life is equivalent to you not going to the dentist until you are 20! AND…according to the American Veterinary Dental Society, over 80% of dogs and 70% of
Read more →Potato the Pitbull In 2013, I tragically lost my soulmutt, Burt. He was a Great Pyrenees and Basset Hound and was my absolute heart. It was the hardest year of my life learning my new normal without him. In 2014, someone shared a dog on Facebook. I
Read more →Top 3 New Year’s Resolutions from your pet… 1. Physical Exercise You know it is the number one resolution for people and it is something your pet craves too! Just like people in your life, some pets are really obvious about liking exercise and then others… not
Read more →7. HOLIDAY & TREE DECORATIONS Tinsel, if ingested can cause intestinal obstructions. Dogs think that you put those decorations (glass balls) on the tree just for them. If broken, the glass can cause injury to the pet. Cats love to climb the tree which can be dangerous.
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