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How to Rent With Pets - Tips for Finding (and Keeping) a Pet-Friendly Rental
Excerpted From: Pet-Friendly Housing - How to Rent With Pets
Landlords want to protect their investment. As a pet owner, you want to show a prospective landlord that you are a responsible tenant and a responsible pet owner. You want to convince the landlord that it would be a good thing to have you as a tenant! Here are a few things to consider when renting with pets:
- Create a resume for your pet. It might sound funny to have a resume for an animal, but it can help show a landlord that you are a responsible pet owner.
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The Financial Responsibilities of Dog Ownership
Excerpted from: Adopting a Dog
There's much more to adopting a dog than finding a cute
furry bundle and bringing it home. One thing to consider
is the cost of keeping a dog healthy and happy. Even if
you already have a dog at home, it may have been years
since you've had to think about all the initial costs
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Dogs and Water Safety
Water is a great temptation for many dogs, particularly
when the weather is hot and the water presents a cool oasis.
Pet owners, too, love to watch their dogs swim, play, and
have fun. However, keep in mind a few things before you
take your dog out for a day of play on or in the water:
When enjoying the outdoors, bring extra water for your dog as well as a portable pet travel bowl.
Bacteria and parasites are common in natural water sources, particularly stagnant water (which may contain algae, some types of which are extremely dangerous to dogs, maybe even fatal).Bookmark/Search this post with -
Senior Dogs: Common Behavior Changes
Puppies have their behavior problems, and older dogs have theirs. For older dogs, in many cases it is not that they do not understand the 'rules,' but that they may, for many reasons, be unable to follow them.
SEPARATION ANXIETY
Separation anxiety is one of the most common behavior problems seen in older dogs. A dog who has separation anxiety will become very anxious when he senses his owner is about to leave. When the owner does leave, the dog often becomes destructive, barks or howls, may urinate or defecate, and may salivate profusely. A dog with separation anxiety will often be overly exhuberant when his owner returns.
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The Importance of Pet Insurance
Like many other services and products seeing the impact of inflation, vet bills have been rising in recent years. Coupled with the rising expense of food and other pet care essentials, being a pet owner has become a more costly, while still rewarding task.
As a pet owner, caring for your pet by exercising them and feeding them well is not the only long term commitment you make. In order to maximise the health of your pet and in turn the time you have with them, it’s important that you protect your pets health through measures such as inoculations, annual vaccinations and regular treatments for fleas and worms.
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Why Pets Don't Make Good Gifts
Every year thousands of unwanted pets are returned,
given away, or abandoned to their fates. Some of these
pets were gifts for birthdays, Christmas, or other occasions.
The giver is usually well-meaning. It could be that he believes a single friend or relative could "use some company" ... or that giving a new pet will help to ease the grief of someone mourning the loss of a beloved pet ... or someone who "loves animals" will appreciate a pet ... or simply that he finally gives in to repeated requests from the kids to get a pet.
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Common Injuries to Dogs
Accidents happen everyday. Even the best pet owners can make a mistake, or a set of circumstances can lead to an injury to your dog. In most cases you will probably want to take your dog to the vet immediately rather than taking a "wait-and-see" approach. Even though the dog may appear to be okay, there can be inside trauma that requires diagnosis by a vet. Some common injuries include:
Dog fight wounds.
Dog fights can result in bite wounds, punctures, torn flesh, and worse. Although there are some fights that sound worse than they really are, many are serious.
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Caring for Your Pet in a Tough Economy
If you’re among the millions of Americans who wants to cut costs and increase your savings, taking a back-to-basics, simplified approach to life can offer a number of advantages -- among them, saving money.
If you’re looking for ways to slash pet-related expenses, there are smart and not-so-smart strategies available to accomplish your goal.
I encourage you choose wisely, not only for the well-being of your pet, but also to avoid unseen but potentially costly problems in the future.
DON’T Skimp on Routine Vet Visits
Skipping routine veterinarian exams – I recommend two per year -- to save some money in the short-term could backfire down the roa
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Summer Pet Care Tips
Sunshine, fresh air, and days spent relaxing outdoors are what summertime is all about. But with the hot summer weather come dangers, too. Here are a few tips to help ensure that you are your pet can safely enjoy the summer days together.
- Go for walks in the morning or evening, when temperatures are cooler.
- Keep your pet cool by providing plenty of shade and water.
- Bring water for your dog when engaging in outdoor recreation. To keep the water cool, freeze it overnight in a container.
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Choosing the Right Veterinarian
Choosing a veterinarian that is right for you and
your cat is not always easy. You want to find a
veterinarian with whom you and your pet can feel
comfortable and can build a trusting relationship.
And you want to find that veterinarian before you
get a cat - the veterinarian may be able to help
you select a cat that will fit your expectations
and lifestyle. If you have moved, or for some
other reason need to change veterinarians, find
a new veterinarian before your cat becomes ill.
TYPES OF VETERINARY PRACTICES
Different types of veterinary practices exist.
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