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Blog postThose fragrant flowers, budding shrubs and lush green grass in the yard look bright and pretty, but they also have a dark, ugly side - they may be sickening, or even killing, your pet.
The Hunt of Her Life: A book series about a rescue dog that will touch your heart
Springtime is an especially dangerous season for curious dogs and cats who unknowingly nose around in plants that are poisonous if ingested and the fertilizers used to help them grow, so pet parents must take precautions -
Blog postBesides sprouting flowers and mild temperatures, spring also ushers in ticks that carry Lyme disease, and pet parents are being reminded about the importance of taking precautions to keep their dogs and cats safe from the potentially killer bacterial infection.
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The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is urging pet parents to take actions now to prevent their companions from being b -
Blog postThe Hunt of Her Life Original Book ($29.99) is a nonfiction book about Samantha, an unwanted rescue dog who the author adopts at age 2. This beautifully designed full-color deluxe book, by longtime newspaper journalist Joseph A. Reppucci, contains more than 60 vibrant color photos of dogs to help illustrate the compelling and uplifting of Samantha - a pretty tricolor bird dog who uses her warm personality to win people over and build a new family after being put up for adoption by a hunter
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Blog postWant a better life with your dog? MySetterSam.com's Living Well With Your Dog, a series of short stories for pet owners, is loaded with common-sense ideas to help make life more fun, enjoyable and healthy for you and your dog. Find great tips about subjects such as: creating a comfortable lifestyle for you and your dog; making your home and environment safe; improving your pet's health and nutrition; choosing a pet sitter and veterinarian; and saving money on dog food, pet products, prescr
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Blog postThis substance is non-toxic, smells nice and is even all natural, yet it can make your dog miserable and sometimes extremely ill. Virtually invisible, it hovers everywhere in the air during spring, summer and early autumn, and your dog could end up in a veterinary hospital if you fail to recognize its symptoms.The Hunt of Her Life: A book about a rescue dog that will touch your heart
This seemingly harmless material is best known as pollen, and, like people, many dogs can have severe alle -
Blog postYou want to keep your pet healthy and free of stomach problems, so you feed your dog or cat a premium, natural, organic, fresh food or perhaps a prescription diet. But, your focus on the pet food itself may be misplaced since 40 percent of dogs and cats can still suffer from gastrointestinal problems such as stomach upset, vomiting and diarrhea regardless of the food they eat, according to a survey.
The Hunt of Her Life: A book about a rescue dog that will touch your heart
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Blog postHypothermia and frostbite from the cold and snow, broken bones from falling on ice and poisoning from ingesting antifreeze are just a few of the hazards that make winter the most deadly season of the year for pets, animal experts warn.
The Hunt of Her Life: A book series about a rescue dog that will touch your heart
And pet parents are being urged to take precautions to keep their dogs and cats safe by limiting their outdoor activities in extreme cold and snow, and using sweat -
Blog postLack of sunlight, cold and snow, and curtailed outdoor activities can be depressing for anyone, including our pets, and those winter blues can have serious health consequences for dogs and cats, too, a leading veterinarian warns.
The Hunt of Her Life: A book series about a rescue dog that will touch your heart
Many pets deal with the psychological effects of wintertime by sleeping too much, overeating and avoiding exercise, a routine that can lead to obesity and other illnesse -
Blog postYour pet might like fancy toys, enjoy tasty treats and get excited when gobbling down a special mouth-watering meal, but those who give their dogs and cats gifts and food to celebrate the New Year should consider a different approach.
The Hunt of Her Life: A book series about a rescue dog that will touch your heart
Leading animal welfare organizations say that as much as your pet might appreciate toys and treats, those gifts pale in comparison to the most cherished thing in the life -
Blog postAnatural phenomenon that happens each year puts your pet at a much higher risk of injury or even death, and dogs and cats need careful guidance to deal with it, an animal welfare agency warns.
The Hunt of Her Life: A book about a rescue dog that will touch your heart
This marvel of Mother Nature that endangers the well-being of pets occurs in late autumn and winter in the Northern Hemisphere, the period when daylight becomes scarce, nights are longer and the chances of your pet -
Blog postYour pet could be in danger of getting lost, injured or even killed unless you make proper preparations before hitting the road or hopping on a plane for the Thanksgiving weekend, the busiest four-day travel period of the year, a leading animal welfare agency warns.
The Hunt of Her Life: A book series about a rescue dog that will touch your heart
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals advises pet parents to make sure their companions have proper i -
Blog postYour dog has a "guilty look" on his face and you are certain your pet has misbehaved in some way, so you give him a stern warning while searching for evidence of the forbidden deed.
The Hunt of Her Life: A book about a rescue dog that will touch your heart
You check the trash barrel, look for creases on the bed spread and examine the latch on the food bin to see if your dog has gotten into some of those off-limits places, but you find no wrongdoing.
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Blog postDogs apparently are clever enough to recognize when humans are watching them, so many of our pets outsmart us by patiently waiting until we are not looking before they participate in mischievous behavior, a study has found.
The Hunt of Her Life: A book about a rescue dog that will touch your heart
Dogs, who have much better nighttime vision than humans, wait to perform their most mischievous deeds - like stealing food - under the cover of darkness, according to Juliane Kaminsk -
Blog postAll holidays pose special hazards for pets, but Halloween is by far the most dangerous one of the year, and parents need to be vigilant about keeping their dogs and cats safe, animal welfare experts warn.
The Hunt of Her Life: A book series about a rescue dog that will touch your heart
More dogs die or stray during Halloween than any other holiday, according to Liam Crowe, a dog behavioral therapist and CEO of Bark Busters USA, which has 250 franchises nationwide.READ MORE &raq -
Blog postYour pet is not such a dumb dog after all, because the average canine can count, understand 165 words, solve complex problems and is clever enough to deliberately deceive people and other pets, a leading researcher says.
The Hunt of Her Life: A book about a rescue dog that will touch your heart
A dog's intelligence level is on par with a 2-year-old child, and they are more like humans and other higher primates than previously thought, according to Stanley Coren, a ps -
Blog postSome dangers that summer poses for dogs and cats are obvious - like heat stroke - but many others are covert and can easily result in the death of pets, an animal welfare agency warns.
The Hunt of Her Life: A book about a rescue dog that will touch your heart
Many pet parents may be surprised to learn that dogs and cats are susceptible to less obvious dangers like high-rise syndrome falls, drowning and food poisoning, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Crue -
Blog postSome pets will anxiously pace around the house in fear, others will lose bladder or bowel control from the fright and many others will simply run away from home - never to be seen again by their families - to get away from the explosions and flashes.
The Hunt of Her Life: A book about a rescue dog that will touch your heart
The cause of this irrational behavior is fireworks season, the most terrifying time of the year for cats and dogs. And your pet's chances of getting lost is at i -
Blog postAsunny summer day may seem perfect to you for a walk in the park or along a sandy beach, but these kinds of seemingly delightful days can be quickly turn into a death trap for playful dogs, a leading animal welfare agency warns.
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Even short walks along hot pavement, attending outdoor events and sitting inside automobiles - even with windows open - can quickly lead to deadly heat stroke for dogs, who are especial -
Blog postMany dog owners take their companions on boats during the nice weather, but they need to take precautions to keep their pets safe, experts say.
The Hunt of Her Life: A book series about a rescue dog that will touch your heart
"There is no better way to enjoy the great outdoors than to go sailing or kayaking with your best furry friend,” Natural Dog magazine Group Editor Ernie Slone states in a media release. "But not all dogs take to the water.''
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Blog postJust over half of pet owners have backyard pools, which makes their dogs and cats vulnerable to drowning, experts say.
The Hunt of Her Life: A book series about a rescue dog that will touch your heart
According to Gamma 2, a maker of products designed to keep pets safe, the odds of a pet drowning in the United States are 1 in 1,028.
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Blog postPet parents can take some simple actions to help their dogs better cope with hot weather, an animal welfare official says.
Careful planning of outdoor activities, such as walks and hikes, and proper grooming can go a long way toward keeping your dog comfortable in hot weather, says Gail Furtado, president of Forever Paws Animal Shelterin Fall River, Mass.
The Hunt of Her Life: A book series about a rescue dog that will touch your heart
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Blog postEvery house and apartment has them, we enjoy them and use them every day. But this ordinary household gadgetthat lights up our lives so much also can have a dark side, because it can easily become a deathtrap for pets.
The Hunt of Her Life: A book series about a rescue dog that will touch your heart
This seemingly harmless gadgetis a window, and when left open, it can result in a curious pet jumping to its death or being severely injured, according to animal welfare experts. And this -
Blog postMany pet parents underestimate the danger of this common seasonal occurrence, but it puts many dogs at a much higher risk of serious injury and can even cause your dog to run away from home.
The Hunt of Her Life: A book series about a rescue dog that will touch your hear
This act of Mother Nature that occurs during warm weather is particularly insidious because your dog usually knows when it is going to occur long before you do, which causes great anxiety for your companion th -
Blog postCandy and flowers may be enjoyable for people, but they can be killers if ingested by dogs and cats, making Valentine's Day one of the more poisonous days of the year for pets, according to animal welfare advocates.
The Hunt of Her Life: A book series about a rescue dog that will touch your heart
Pet parents are being advised to be vigilant when it comes to keeping sweets out of reach of their companions, because chocolate is so toxic that it can kill even in small amounts and flowe -
Blog postThe best present you can give your pet during the holiday season is so large that it cannot fit in a box, needs no fancy ribbon, costs absolutely nothing and can be delivered only by you.
The Hunt of Her Life: A book about a rescue dog that will touch your heart
Consider giving your dog or cat the precious gift of safety, because the holiday period is one of the more dangerous - and poisonous - times of the year for pets, according to animal welfare advocates.READ MORE »
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