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August 16, 2019
Black Cat Appreciation Day: Picking the Perfect Cat
Black Cat Appreciation Day: Picking the Perfect Cat
August 17 is Black Cat Appreciation Day. That’s because historically, black cats are surrounded by negative myths. Of course, those folks who share their lives (and pillows!) with a special black cat know better. Sadly, too many black cats remain … Continue reading →
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August 14, 2019
Check the Chip: All About Pet Microchips
Check the Chip: All About Pet Microchips
It’s Check Your Pet Microchip Day! Your cats and dogs are microchipped, right? Both Bravo-Dawg and Karma-Kat have microchips so that if the worst happens, we’ll be reunited. I don’t even what to think about losing my pets. On July … Continue reading →
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August 11, 2019
CAT & DOG SHEDDING? 6 TIPS FOR WHEN THE FUR FLIES
CAT & DOG SHEDDING? 6 TIPS FOR WHEN THE FUR FLIES
Cat and dog shedding may be a big hairy deal—but it is normal. Magical-Dawg used to leave drifts of black fur everywhere. Although Bravo-Dawg’s short red coat and Karma-Kat’s short light fur isn’t nearly as noticeable, they also shed. Pets … Continue reading →
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August 10, 2019
Spoil Your Dog Day: 8 Ways to Spoil Your Dog with Love
Spoil Your Dog Day: 8 Ways to Spoil Your Dog with Love
Spoiler Alert! It’s National Spoil Your Dog Day! So how do you spoil your canine companion? Our dogs give us unconditional love, and never care that we have a bad hair day, forget to change our socks or brush our … Continue reading →
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August 9, 2019
Pets & Sunburn: What You Need to Know About Sunburn Pain and Solar Dermatitis
Pets & Sunburn: What You Need to Know About Sunburn Pain and Solar Dermatitis
Long sunny days can bring misery for people—and their pets. You can keep them safe with these tips. Yes, pet sunburn is real, and can not only painful but sometimes lead to skin cancer. I’m very careful about my own … Continue reading →
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August 2, 2019
Pet Vacation Options: Boarding, Pet Sitters, Stay-Cation?
Pet Vacation Options: Boarding, Pet Sitters, Stay-Cation?
Good pet vacation plans depend on the individual pet and your special circumstances. Does your dog love riding in the car, meeting new people at the boarding kennel, hide from pet sitters, or become hyper around strangers? Perhaps Chance the … Continue reading →
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July 23, 2019
Cat Scratch Training Tips: How to Stop Cats from Clawing Furniture
Cat Scratch Training Tips: How to Stop Cats from Clawing Furniture
One of the top questions I receive involves how to stop cats from clawing. The answer is–you can’t! But you CAN teach them to scratch “legal” options instead of your furniture. As with other behavior “pet peeves,” the key is … Continue reading →
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Scratching the Surface of Cat Declaw Surgery: New York Bans Declawing
Scratching the Surface of Cat Declaw Surgery: New York Bans Declawing
One of the top reasons a cat loses his home is destructive scratching when the importance of pristine furniture trumps the cat-owner bond. People already bonded with a cat tend to put up with more household damage before resorting to … Continue reading →
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July 11, 2019
Keeping Hot Dogs & Cats Cool: Hot Weather Pet Safety
Keeping Hot Dogs & Cats Cool: Hot Weather Pet Safety
I live in N. Texas where it’s not unusual for weather to have everyone hot under the collar. Hot weather pet safety around here is a matter of life and death for cats and dogs. Just imagine how pets feel … Continue reading →
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July 9, 2019
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. Fun in the sun can quickly turn to tragedy if pet owners don’t take … Continue reading →
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