Dog Behaviors

dog in window, How Separation Anxiety Affects Your Pet And What You Can Do About It

How Separation Anxiety Affects Your Pet And What You Can Do About It

As the world slowly reopens, your kids head back to school, and you head back to the office, your pets may be spending significantly more time home alone. This change in day-to-day routine could lead to your pet developing separation anxiety.

Here’s how to help your pet prepare for changes to their routine, spot the signs of separation anxiety, and treat it if it arises.

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Two Dogs, Introducing Another Dog To Your Home: How To Prepare And Do It Successfully

Introducing Another Dog To Your Home: How To Prepare And Do It Successfully

You’ve crunched the numbers, got the blessing of your dog (or reached a tentative agreement with your cat), found the perfect candidate at your local shelter, or decided on a reputable breeder, and now it’s official. You’re ready to introduce a new four-legged family member into your home.

Bringing a new dog into your home is a big deal! But, before you get too excited imagining the prospect of your new pup becoming best friends with the dog you already have at home or cuddling up and sharing naps with your cat, you’ll have to consider the best way to introduce them to your home.

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Cat by candle, pet fire safety

Fire Safety: 3 Easy Ways You Can Help Protect Your Pets

Every year, in the United States alone, over 500,000 pets experience house fires, and 40,000 of those pets tragically lose their lives, mostly from complications due to smoke inhalation. In general, pet owners do not like to think about their four-legged family members experiencing an event such as a fire, but they must prepare in the event one happens.

 

Here are THREE easy ways pet owners can help protect their pets from a potential house fire with preparation and prevention.  

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Dog with American Flag, Fourth Of July

The Ultimate Guide to a Safe, Dog-Friendly Fourth of July!

The ultimate summer holiday is finally here! But, before you fire up the grill and get ready for the festivities, you’ll want to make sure your dog is ready to safely celebrate with you. Here’s your guide to a safe, dog-friendly Fourth of July weekend! 

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