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Important Pet Holidays and How to Celebrate them

Days to celebrate pets and their people

 

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Fight Stinky Dog Breath & Prevent Gum Disease with Proper Dental Health

Doggie breath mints and dental chews are NOT enough.

 

Many health issues stem from an imbalance in the bad vs. good bacteria that creates an unhealthy environment in the mouth. And...bad bacteria STINKS.

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Staff Picks - Boredom Busters for Dogs and Cats

Avoid destructive pet behavior with the help of boredom busters for doggos and kitties

 

Nobody likes destructive pet behavior! Ward it off with the help of boredom busters for dogs and cats!

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Lost Pet Search Strategies: Using Social Media to Find Your Missing Pet

Is Craiglist still good for finding lost pets?

 

Posting a lost pet to Facebook groups, and your own Facebook profile, can be very helpful. Craigslist is another online tool that many people turn to.

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Summertime Safety Tips

Hot dawgs & cool cats need you to be prepared

 

Summer's recreational activities are a blast, but adding furkids into the mix makes it better!  Just remember to plan ahead for your pet's safety.

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How to make a Lost Pet Toolkit

Key tools to assemble now!

 

Losing a pet can be a stressful experience, but a Lost Pet Toolkit can be used for finding lost pets.

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Why Microchips Aren’t Enough

Understanding how pet microchips WORK is critical

 

You should never rely on microchips alone. Although a critical tool, you are relying on a lot of things to go "right" if you depend solely on a microchip.

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Protect Your Pet: Pet Licensing 101

If your community requires it, you should know WHY

 

Even though most municipalities require a pet license, many pet parents don't get them.  So let's learn 5 W's of getting a one, shall we?

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Protect Your Pet – Prevent Pet Theft

One of our biggest fears: someone stealing our pet

 

Abduction of dogs is a crime that is unfortunately too common, especially if your dog is a purebred or of a certain breed that owners might find desirable.

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Tips to Help Get A Lost Dog Home

You see the dog. You know it's lost. What now?

 

Sure, you're a doggo magnet at every party and you pet ALL the pups at the dog park. But do you know how to help a lost one get home?

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Protect Your Pet: Pet Tags 101

Yeah, it's a cute tag, but is it really POWERFUL?

 

Guess what the second fastest way is to get your pet home in one day or less (after physically searching)?  A physical ID tag on their collar.  

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Lost or Stray? Getting Lost Pets Back To Their Families

Dogs: Always assume LOST. Cat: Might be just exploring.

 

Every year, millions of dogs and cats end up lost. Some are found quickly, but many aren't, land in shelters, and the outcomes are not always so good. 

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