Amy Shojai's Blog, page 49
July 3, 2020
Safe Hot Weather Games for Pets: Keep Cats & Dogs Cool in Hot Weather
Safe Hot Weather Games for Pets: Keep Cats & Dogs Cool in Hot Weather
Yikes! It’s hot-hot-hot here in Texas, nearing triple digits and the Bravo-Dawg is NOT happy. He misses his daily dips in the tank but he’s still getting used to being a tripawd dog, and I’m afraid to let him go … Continue reading →
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July 2, 2020
Heatstroke Dangers: Pet First Aid for Hot Weather Play & Travel
Heatstroke Dangers: Pet First Aid for Hot Weather Play & Travel
These hot summer days, Bravo loves to run and play outside, but the hot weather can lead to heatstroke dangers in dogs as well as people. I can’t believe it’s nearly July 4th, which also means scary firework. Fun in … Continue reading →
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June 22, 2020
Bravo’s Cancer Journey Continues: I’m a TriPawd Doggy!
Bravo’s Cancer Journey Continues: I’m a TriPawd Doggy!
When we first got the word that Bravo had cancer, time stood still. We feared he’d end up being a three-legged dog, but we didn’t know what to expect. We didn’t know how fast dogs recover from amputation. With such … Continue reading →
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June 21, 2020
Work Goes To the Dogs & Cats: Take Your Pet To Work Week!
Work Goes To the Dogs & Cats: Take Your Pet To Work Week!
At my house, every week is Take Your Pet to Work Week. This year, it falls on June 22-26, with the CATS’ day on Monday, and the DOGS’ day on Friday. For many folks who now work at home, for … Continue reading →
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Happy Father’s Day: Celebrating with Pets!
Happy Father’s Day: Celebrating with Pets!
Today we celebrate Father’s Day. Later, I’ll call my dad back home in Indiana. This picture, from a few years ago, illustrates a bit why I love books and reading so much! My mom and dad had Shelties and that … Continue reading →
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June 16, 2020
Bravo’s Cancer Journey: Treating Bone Cancer
Bravo’s Cancer Journey: Treating Bone Cancer
Bravo’s cancer journey continues, and I had to take some time to pull my thoughts and emotions together before sharing this. I hope that our experience will help other pet lovers with dogs dealing with bone cancer and the challenge … Continue reading →
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June 14, 2020
Why Cats Play “Gravity Experiments?” How Cats Play Explained
Why Cats Play “Gravity Experiments?” How Cats Play Explained
Why cats play has been argued by experts for many years. And how cats play can vary between kitties. For instance, kitten play aggression typically happens when the youngster targets your feet. Adopting a pair of kittens with proper introductions … Continue reading →
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June 11, 2020
Please Fence Me In: Creating Good Neighbors & Keeping Dogs Safe
Please Fence Me In: Creating Good Neighbors & Keeping Dogs Safe
Do you have a dog fence for your pets? Or maybe a dog chain, yikes! Lately, I’ve noticed more “lost dog” notices in the local paper and on social media, and that hurts my heart. Learn how to find lost … Continue reading →
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How to Find Lost Pets
With our new puppy Shadow appearing recently, I wanted to remind folks on tips to find lost pets. Now, chances are he didn’t get lost on his own, but for many adult dogs and cats that get scared, they run … Continue reading →
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June 10, 2020
Cat Litter Box Problems? 8 Reasons Cats Snub the Box & What To Do
Cat Litter Box Problems? 8 Reasons Cats Snub the Box & What To Do
The number one reason cats lose their homes and end up in animal shelters is litter box problems. That’s also the top reason an adopted kitten or cat gets returned. How sad! People want cats to stop peeing on the … Continue reading →
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