Articles written by Denise Fleck
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Halloween Pet Safety Tips: Keep it a HOWL-ing Good Time
Category: Pet Care (general)
Things that go bump in the night shouldn't include your pets, so follow a few simple tips to make sure Howl-o-ween won't be scary or dangerous for canines or felines! more...
Category: Pet Products
Accidents can happen any time of the year, but with the holidays comes the chaos of decorations, an abundance of food, company and wrappings which can injure your pet. more...
Caring For Your Senior Dog or Cat: Make Sure Those Senior Years are Truly Golden
Category: Pet Care (general)
Canines, felines and humans experience many of the same aging patterns -- graying hair, aches, pains and stiffness, sleeping more and slowing down. more...
Pawllywood Walk of Fame: Help Your Dog Make His Mark No Matter Where You Live
Category: Dogs (general)
Hollywood may be best known for its large egos, flashy cars and the need to leave one's mark, but you don't have to have only two legs to cement your name in history. more...
Oxygen Bars for Canines: Trendy or Beneficial, If Humans Like it...Why Not our Dogs?
Category: Dog Care
A Shiba Inu and a Shih Tzu were walking into an Oxygen Bar when a Chihuahua, checking his p-mail at a nearby tree, grumbled, "Hmphf! What next...doggie wheatgrass shots?! more...
Brushing Your Pet's Teeth: A Clean Doggie or Kitty Mouth Can Mean a Healthy Pet
Category: Pet Care (general)
Peanut butter sandwiches, pizza and ice cream rinsed down with cola and coffee. Yuck! Fortunately humans are taught proper dental care early on, but what about our pets more...
Category: Dog Care
It is estimated that 92% of dogs and cats will experience an emergency during their lifetime. Do you know who to go to for help should the worst happen to your pet? more...
Keep Fido Safe This Fourth of July: Fireworks Present Summertime Dangers to Our Pets
Category: Pet Care (general)
The weeks before and after the Fourth of July are among the busiest at Animal Shelters across the country. Fireworks can be fun for you, but dangerous for your pets. more...
Category: Pet Care (general)
Do your research now and gather your tools, so that if an emergency occurs, you can turn tragedy into a success story for your four-legged family members. more...
Hot Weather Pet Safety Tips: As the Mercury Rises, Take Precautions to Keep Your Dog or Cat Safe
Category: Pet Care (general)
Fun-in-the-sun, splash-in-the-pool, throw-one-on-the-barbie time can be dangerous for your pets unless you keep a watchful eye to make sure fun ensues. more...
Springtime Tips for Fido: A Watchful Eye as the Seasons Change Can Help Keep Your Pets Safe
Category: Pet Care (general)
Warmer weather, blooming plants and buzzing insects can spell trouble for your pets. Be a conscientious pet parent and keep Fido away from Springtime hazards. more...
Pets on the Loose: Allowing Your Pets to Run Stray can be Disastrous for Man & Beast
Category: Dog Care
Keeping your pets safe in a fenced yard and walking them on a leash can prevent injury, illness and much, much worse. Conscientious owners keep pets in sight! more...
Bone-Up on Pet First-Aid: Learn How To Help Your Pet Before You Wish You Had
Category: Dogs (general)
April is National Pet First-Aid Awareness Month, so make it a point to learn some basics that could mean the difference between life and death for your dog or cat! more...
Really Get to Know Your Pet: Performing a Weekly Head-to-Tail Check-up can be a Life-Saver
Category: Dogs (general)
Getting acquainted with your pet's body and habits can help you detect problems early. A simple weekly Head-to-Tail Check-up is easy to learn and can help you bond. more...
The Rolling Dog Ranch: A Special Place for Disabled Animals
Category: Dogs (general)
In December 2000, Alayne Marker and Steve Smith left their desk jobs to create a truly wonderful place where disabled animals come to live their lives. more...
Category: Cats (general)
Contrary to popular belief, cats do not always land on their feet. Many are injured from falls, so take care to prevent the worst from happening to your feline friend. more...
Ten Steps to Being a Great Pet Parent: A Few Tips to Help You Help Your Pet
Category: Pet Care (general)
Follow these ten steps and you'll start on a path to helping your furry kids live a longer, happier, healthier life. more...
Will 'Back-to-School' Put Your Pet in a Funk?!: With the Kids Away, The Pets Still Need to Play
Category: Pet Care (general)
A sudden change of schedule can lead to stress in your dog or cat and can cause behavioral problems. Extra attention and a new friend may be the solution. more...
Those Amazing K9 Cops: Four-legged Officers Keep Our Cities Safe
Category: Dog Training
An effective deterrent in crime prevention, Police dogs can save lives and get the bad guy, often without the use of force by the men and women in blue. more...
Category: Dog Breeds
Various classifications have been made of the domesticated dog that can enlighten us to their individual needs and abilities based on genetics and learned behaviors. more...
Vacation Time Has Arrived: Remember to Include Your Pets When Planning Your Getaway
Category: Dogs (general)
Vacations can be great fun, but many humans can't enjoy their time away when they are worried about the four-legged family members left at home. more...
Pet Safety Tips for Specific Natural Disasters: Huricanes, Wildfires, Earthquakes and Floods
Category: Pet Care (general)
Planning ahead and knowing what do do when an emergency occurs just may save your four-legged family members, so don't wait until it's too late. more...
Bee Stings, Snake Bites, Your Dog or Cat: Learn to Keep Your Pets Safe From Creatures That Bite
Category: Pet Care (general)
On vacation or in the backyard, keep your pets safe from creatures that bite like a rattler or sting like a bee, and be prepared to help should the worst happen. more...
Buckle Up Your Pets: Dogs and Cats Must be Safely Restrained When Riding in Cars
Category: Dogs (general)
Every year thousands of animals are injured, die or become lost in car accidents. They can be thrown against dashboards, windows, seat backs or floors. more...
Giardia aka Beaver Fever: Your Pets Can Get It and Share It With You!
Category: Dog Care
Providing Fido and Fluffy with fresh, clean water just makes good sense. However, not only can it keep them healthy, it can also prevent your two-legged family members fr more...
Category: Dog Care
Knowing what to do and acting quickly when an emergency happens can mean the difference between life and death for your precious canine or feline companion. more...
Life is Not a Box of Chocolates If You are a Dog: Spell Chocolate "N-O" For Your Four-Legged Friends
Category: Dogs (general)
With no specific antidote, it's best not to let your canine and feline family members get acquainted with the chocolatey taste that will leave them wanting more. more...
Don't Poison Your Pets: Be Proactive to Prevent Poisoning, but Also...Be Prepared to React
Category: Pet Care (general)
We can't protect our dogs in a plastic bubble, so we must do our best to provide a safe environment and be prepared to come to their rescue should something go wrong. more...
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