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Relocating With Pets
Moving to a new city can be exciting and stressful at the same time. When you add in a pet, there's a little more planning to be done too.
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Why Regular Grooming is Important for Your Pet
Grooming your pet isn't just for appearance; regular
grooming also promotes bonding between you and your pet;
helps to helps to minimize shedding; allows you to find
any lumps or other conditions that should be checked by
a vet; and helps to keep your pet's skin and coat healthy.
Basic grooming can be done in the home. This can include brushing/combing of the coat, brushing your pet's teeth (yes, really!), trimming nails, and cleaning ears.
Professional pet groomers can assist you with all of the above and more.
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Responsible Pet Ownership
Responsible pet ownership requires a lot of dependability, knowledge, and consideration; unfortunately, some new pet owners take this responsibility very lightly.
So, before you take home your new dog or cat, consider the following pet care tips to ensure that you are providing your new friend with the right amount of care and just the right amount of love! Your new companion is relying on you to provide it.
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Whether your new pet is just a puppy or an adult dog, you have a challenge ahead of you to practice responsible pet ownership and awareness. Your home is new territory, and you are now your pet's primary caregiver.
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Travelling With Your Pet: What You Need to Know
Many people now travel with their pets and accommodations are responding. More and more lodgings now allow pets - mostly dogs, but some will allow cats and other pets too! Here are some pet travel tips:
- Pet Travel: Questions to Ask Before Booking an Accommodation
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Choosing a Dog Training or Obedience Class
We've all seen dogs gasping at the ends of their leads,
lunging towards other animals, or knocking people over
in their enthusiasm to greet them. Many pet owners say
that this type of behavior annoys or embarasses them -
and it can certainly make it a challenge to take the dog
out in public. This is where obedience training can help
dogs of all sizes and all ages.
Dog training is important for many reasons. Dogs who are trained make better pets: walks become more enjoyable; they have "good manners" in the home and with other people and pets; and it helps to keep them safe.
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Packing for Emergencies: Dog Disaster Supplies
No one ever wants to be put into an emergency situation,
but they do happen. Dog disaster supplies don't cost much
and only take a few moments to put together. So do your
furry pal a favor and start gathering some dog disaster
supplies, including:
Food.
Pack enough to last at least one week for each dog. Make sure it's the same type of food your pet is accustomed to eating so that he doesn't get an upset stomach.
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What You Should Ask When Traveling With a Pet
Many families bring their pets with them on holidays,
staying in "pet-friendly" hotels, motels, cottages, and
resorts. Here's a quick list of questions to ask your
lodging if you plan to bring your pet along. Remember
to always mention your pets when making reservations!
- Pet surcharges: Are any "pet fees" applicable to your stay? Is the fee per pet? Is the fee "per day" or "per stay"?
- Types of pets allowed: this is particularly important if you plan to travel with something other than a dog (many places permit dogs, but may not even permit cats, let alone reptiles, birds, and other pets).
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Emergency Planning Tips for Pet Owners
Many people are familiar with the haunting photos of abandoned pets during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. In emergency situations, your animal companion depends on you to help keep them safe. Here are a few things you can do in these situations:
Always take your pets with you. Pets left behind may be injured, lost, or can suffer from starvation, exposure, predators, or accidents. Your pet will be safer with you.
Do not wait for a mandatory evacuation order, or you may discover that you won't be allowed to take your pets.
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Breed-Specific Legislation (BSL)
Loving dogs of all breeds live happily with their human
families. Unfortunately, Breed-specific legislation,
or BSL, place restrictions on "controversial" dog
breeds. These can include (but are not limited to)
"pit bulls", rottweilers, doberman pinschers,
or mixes of these breeds.
People who own such breeds - or are considering adopting one - should take the extra step of researching local pet laws prior to adopting a dog, moving to a new city, or even travelling with their pet.
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How to Prevent a Lost Pet
Accidents can happen to even the very best of pet owners. In some cases, however, the heartbreak of losing a pet could have been prevented. No pet owner expects to lose their pet or have it stolen. Take these steps to help safeguard your pet:
- Make sure your yard is securely fenced. Dogs can squeeze through small gaps under the fencing so be sure to patch any that you find. Regularly check your fence for new holes, gaps, or rotten boards and fix them right away.
