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July 23, 2019
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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July 4, 2019
DOG FACTS On Sale, 5 Days Only: Discounted from $24.99 to $2.99
DOG FACTS On Sale, 5 Days Only: Discounted from $24.99 to $2.99
DOG FACTS On Sale for $2.99! This book has been 25 years in the making…may it be a boon to all of your canine companions. The print version ($24.99) boasts 650+ pages with more than 200 photos & charts. The … Continue reading →
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June 26, 2019
Fear of Fireworks & Thunder? How to Calm Pet Noise Fears
Fear of Fireworks & Thunder? How to Calm Pet Noise Fears
There are several ways to help reduce noise and fireworks fears in dogs and cats.
Behavior help with counter conditioning and desensitization
Happy smells with pheromone therapy
Comfort clothes that snuggle the pet
Muffle the noise
Training & brain games to distract
Antianxiety medications
Learn how you can sooth fireworks and thunder fears in your pets.
AMY SHOJAI'S Bling, Bitches & Blood - Practical Solutions for Pets Problems & Publishing
June 21, 2019
Tips for Adopt A Cat Month: Shelter Cats Rock!
Tips for Adopt A Cat Month: Shelter Cats Rock!
It’s National Adopt A Cat Month (sponsored by American Humane Association) and also National Adopt A Shelter Cat Month (sponsored by the ASPCA. Two holidays wrapped up in one, and how appropriate, since June is kitten season. Whether you adopt … Continue reading →
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June 14, 2019
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. For many folks, though, next week offers an opportunity to “go to the dogs…and cats” in celebration of two fun holidays. Created by Pet Sitters International to help … Continue reading →
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June 5, 2019
Cat Colds & Canine Coughs: Allergies or Something Else?
Cat Colds & Canine Coughs: Allergies or Something Else?
This past month seems to have been a bad one for human sneeze attacks, and pets are not immune. I’m still recovering from coughing, sneezing, sniffle-attacks, and I’m not alone. Now it looks like Karma-Kat has a cat cold. Human … Continue reading →
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May 24, 2019
Get 8 Write Schtuff On-Demand Coaching Sessions: $400 Value Now $69.95 from Amy Shojai
Get 8 Write Schtuff On-Demand Coaching Sessions: $400 Value Now $69.95 from Amy Shojai
Hi, I’m Amy . . . author of 30+ fiction & nonfiction books. I’ve discounted my 8-Part WRITE SCHTUFF COACHING SERIES this month, in time for summer writer-icity projects. It’s based on my experience as both a traditionally published and … Continue reading →
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May 15, 2019
Travel With Pets: Vacationing with Cats & Dogs
Travel With Pets: Vacationing with Cats & Dogs
We’re closing in on the summer holiday when travel with pets becomes a reality. I’ll soon be traveling to the annual Cat Writers’ Conference, and this year the 25th-anniversary event was held in St. Louis. And—actual cats attended. Both are therapy … Continue reading →
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