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A Brief Guide: Pet First Aid Basic Tips for Pet Owners

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What if suddenly your dog cut himself or got a hot blister unknowingly? What would you do if your dog ate that chunk of bone from your dining table and choked himself.  What if your cat suffered convulsions right in front of you? What would you do in case your dog fell from stairs and couldn't able to walk straight?  These are some of the situations that any pet parent can face having a lovable companion. Mostly you are not aware of what would you do in the first place when your pet faces any of these situations. And, the time we release, the situation has worsen and goes beyond our hands. Rather than letting your furry pal divulge in the sad condition, get yourself acquainted with the first aid tips that would really help in saving your four-legged pal.   Here are some of the first aid steps to follow for the most common accidents that your pet may face.  Broken Leg Or Bleeding Skin If you find your pet bone poking through, just call...

Pet Theft – A Growing Concern: It’s in your Hands to Protect Them

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A few seconds of your distraction from your pooch and Alas! Where he is? Just within a few blinks your pet may disappear from the sight; it is something dreadful and a threat for your pet. This may happen to any pet parent when out with a pet or just busy doing something. Such instances of pet theft have been reported many times with the police and sometimes it is in vain as you never able to get your lovable companion back. Pet theft is the most horrific thing that can happen to anybody. Sometimes, it is not only the roads but also from your beautiful home, your pet is just taken away. Follow these steps to ensure the safety of your lovable companion from theft. In the Neighborhood Keep a watch as if dog is your child As you take care of your child same way treat your dog, never leaving him unattended in your yard. Dogs left outdoors for a long time are easy targets of pet theft, especially if your yard has fence visible from the street. Don’t leave off-l...

Got A Fussy Eater For A Pet? Try These Changes To Make Things Right!

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There is a similarity between pets and children, some could be easy-going and others have a fussy edge. However when this fussiness hampers their health through denial of having food then it usually leaves the pet owners stressed and concerned. There could be many reasons for your pet being a picky eater. If your pooch or kitty has become a fussy eater very recently then there may be some underlying illness. If the conditions remain consistent after trying some change in food habits then it is recommended to get a veterinary check up. Tips to make food interesting for fussy eaters: Your pet might be missing your company while eating. Try staying by his side till he fills his tummy. Some pets prefer petting while others find solace in eating by themselves. Try petting and using comforting tone to make your pet eat if he is the former one. Uninteresting food may be one of the causes for your pet’s food denial. Try adding a small amount of canned food to make his meal en...

Keeping Pets Clean- There’s More Than A Bath!

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Keeping clean does not limit to washing or bathing pets. There are several other cleanliness measures which are necessary to take for your pet’s healthy living. For instance, grooming is one of the most important and necessary part of your pet’s life. Regular grooming of pets gives you a chance to inspect your pet’s coat for fleas, lumps and bumps. It is recommended to brush your pets on a daily basis for maintaining their optimal health. Make sure you choose a perfect time to brush your pets. For dogs it is recommended to groom them after they have had their walk or any other physical activity.  After physical wear out pooches tend to be calm and may not resist your detailed touch on their body. Cats are self groomers, but you may need to check them out for fleas and other skin issues. It may be better if you examine your kitty when she is sleepy. This was all about grooming, now let’s discuss about cleaning your pet’s ears and nails: Ears Dog’s ears are built in ...

Now Dog Owners can Enjoy Outdoor Dining with their Dogs in New York

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WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - In June 2015, the New York State Senate passed legislation that would enable restaurant patrons’ dogs to roam in the outdoor dining areas. The “Dining with Dogs” bill passed by the assembly would enable customers to get their pets into outdoor dining areas of the restaurant that wish to provide this service. But care should be taken by the restaurant that there will not be any contamination of food and tainted utensils or equipment. Dogs would be required to be leashed and any authority can choose not to allow pets in the outdoor dining areas. There are several restaurants in the USA that already allow dogs to accompany their pet-parents for outdoor meals. One of the prominent places include Bridge View Tavern in Sleepy Hollow, which plans to open a dog-friendly beer garden in a couple of month’s time. According to the owner of the place, Chris M. “Pet dogs are a regular feature, especially on weekends that are sunny and there has never been a problem with ...