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January 14, 2020

How do you clean pet’s ears?

Cleaning your pet’s ears on a regular basis can help reduce infections, foul odors, head shaking and scratching and ear trauma. How to Clean Pet’s Ears Use a quality ear cleaning solution and place a small amount into the ear and allow to run down into the ear canal.  You can not put in too much, as excess will drain out. Massage the pet’s ears that the base, near the skull or head.  Do this for about 10-15 seconds.  Allow your pet to shake it’s head.  This will dislodge some of the waxy debris that may be present. Using a […]
March 12, 2019

Ways to Get Creative With Your Dog or Cat’s Exercise Program

Are you looking for alternative ways to give your dog or cat more exercise? Here’s a list of creative and fun ways to get your companion animal moving, and you’ll never be bored either! Walking and Jogging While walking or jogging with your dog may not be a novel form of exercise, it’s a different story when you add obedience to the mix. Try making surprise stops to work on “sit” and “stay” commands, or practice heeling with a pocket of treats. You can even teach your dog hand signals, which is helpful for aging dogs losing their hearing. Hide […]
May 2, 2018

True or Lie – Indoor Cats are never Exposed to the Outdoors.

February 15, 2018

Risky Prescription Purchases – Not Worth It!

The Risk of Purchasing Medication Online and Without a Prescription. There has been a trend noted of pet’s not getting proper refills of medications.  When owners are surveyed, they report that their pets are on preventatives.  However, when compared to medical records, no refills were approved, authorized or prescribed.  THIS IS A BIG CONCERN. Prescription medication for people and pets is a huge industry.  Pharmaceutical costs continue to rise and rise.  So, it makes sense that consumers would like to save money when possible.  However, the purchase of online mediations (especially those without a written prescription) may wind up costing […]