Archive for October, 2007

Halloween Safety for Your Pets!

Monday, October 8th, 2007

Believe it or not, Halloween is just around the corner. Although it can be an incredibly fun time for children, your pets aren’t exactly thrilled during trick-or-treating. Most animals find this holiday stressful and confusing – there are people dressed up, the doorbell is being rung frequently, and there are even strange noises to top [...]

Breast Cancer in Pets

Friday, October 5th, 2007

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and I thought I would pass along some very valuable information about Breast Cancer that relates directly to you and your pets. Breast Cancer is common among dogs and cats alike – both female and male (although the disease is much more rare in males than females). I’m going [...]

What Should I do With My Pets When I’m Away From Home?

Thursday, October 4th, 2007

This is a very common dilemma most owners will face at some point. Whether you are leaving due to an emergency, or it is a vacation that has been planned months in advance, you still need to have a place to take your pet where he can feel safe. The first place that comes to [...]

Using Your Pet For Volunteer Work

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007

Pets are not just in our lives for companionship, some people have their pets trained to do specific tasks and help out people in need. Think about the many situations where dogs are used every day: during police work (the most commonly used dog is the German Shepherd or Doberman) – they use dogs to [...]