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Celebrating Pet Dental Awareness Month – 2012

February 3, 2012 – 8:59 pm

Pet Dental Health is not what it used to be. … and we are not talking about more mutts getting cavities, or more kittens with periodontal disease, we mean that caring for your pet’s oral health is getting easier and easier. Year’s ago, a trip to the Vet for your pups or kittens regular visit [...]

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Advanced Oral Care from Nylabone – Coming Soon!

January 27, 2012 – 4:56 pm

80% of all dogs suffer from periodontal disease by the age of 3. (Source: American Veternary Dental Society) Preventative dental care reduces the risk of developing periondontal disease, which can lead to serious health issues for dogs and cats. The new Advanced Oral Care line of Dog and Cat products can help. Establishing a daily [...]

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On the New Year to do list: Disaster Supply Checklist for Pets

January 15, 2012 – 3:07 pm

No one wants to think about a disaster happening – and that is an understatement. Being prepared in a natural disaster can be the difference between life and death and the life and death of your pets. The biggest thing to remember in a disaster regarding your pets is to take your pets with you. [...]

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How to Control Your Dog’s Shedding

May 30, 2011 – 5:16 pm

Spring is dog shedding season, as you are probably painfully aware. I have two dogs, which means double the shedded hair around my house. Vacuuming my house is quite a task because I have to keep emptying out the all of the dog hair! Pet hair can burn out the motors in vacuums, so I [...]

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Keep Your Dog Hydrated During the Hot Summer Months

May 24, 2011 – 2:47 pm

Everyone loves being outside on warm summer days, and this includes your family pets! However, warm weather poses dangers that do not occur when the weather is chilly (like dehydration, heatstroke, and sunburn). Here are some ways to prevent your pet from overheating and becoming dehydrated during the summer months: When your pet is outside, [...]

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Blood Sucking Varmits that Annoy your Pet – TICKS

March 26, 2011 – 10:38 pm

Dog ticks, are the creepy blood suckers that get under the skin, sucking up and causing irritation and illness in their victim. Ticks spend most of their lives and their mouths buried inside a mammal’s flesh, feeding on blood of there host. Although ticks are very small, they expand to about 50 times their normal [...]

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Did You Know Dogs Can GET Allergies?

March 18, 2011 – 9:29 pm

Of course you know that many humans have allergies that are caused by animals, especially cats and dogs. But did you know that dogs can have allergies too? You may notice your dog sneezing, but this usually is not a sign of allergies. Sneezes can be caused by smells, or to clear out the nasal [...]

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Controlling Fleas in Your Dog!

February 21, 2011 – 5:24 pm

Fleas are a horrible nuisance to animals, especially dogs. Fleas usually live in couches or carpets, and only visit your dog for a meal. Fleas actually prefer puppies to older dogs. Dogs are always bothered by the flea bites, but some dogs are even allergic to flea’s saliva, which creates even more pain. Fleas can [...]

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Tips For Brushing Your Dog’s Teeth

February 7, 2011 – 10:09 pm

February is National Pet Dental Health Month. It is a great time to start regularly brushing your pet’s teeth if you are not doing so already! Did you know that 80 percent of dogs show signs of oral disease by the time they’re three years old? Those signs include inflamed gums, bad breath and tartar [...]

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Nutritional Supplement for Older Dogs

January 31, 2011 – 10:23 pm

We all know that pets age much faster than people. But did you know that, on average, most dogs and cats are well into adulthood by age two? By age four, many pets are entering middle age. And by age seven, most dogs, particularly larger breeds, are entering their senior years. It is common for [...]

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