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An old dog can't learn new tricks, but you can; how-tos on everything you'll need to be your pet's best friend.
Keeping Your Pet Healthy and Secure
Anyone who has a fur baby knows how important it is to keep our little pets healthy and secure. When we are gone for the day, it may weigh on us the risk our pets are exposed to us. At any time, they could be threatened by a house fire, by damage done to the home by a falling tree or out-of-control vehicle, or through a break-in by neighborhood hooligans. There are a variety of ways, fortunately, for homeowners and renters in this day and age to protect our furry friends at home.
By Mia Morales6 years ago in Petlife
Leaving Pets Home Alone with Confidence
Pet Safety: A Top Priority for Many Many pet owners tend to worry about them when have to leave them home alone. Pets are a part of the family and it is not unnatural to be concerned about them when they are unattended. Some pet owners work an eight hour day and have to leave their pets alone until they return from work. This leaves some owners feeling guilty and worried. While away at work, some sit and wonder what their pet is doing all day long all by themselves. Do they get lonely and anxious? Are they getting into trouble at home? Believe it or not, some pets have a shift in their moods when they are left alone while others joyfully amuse themselves. Many pets will misbehave and become depressed when they are by themselves for long periods of time. The independent pets will relish in their alone time. It may depend on the nature of the pet. Either way, most pet owners hold the belief that their beloved pets are a top priority in their lives.
By Paisley Hansen6 years ago in Petlife
How to Stage Your Home So Buyers Can't Tell You Have a Pet
But for others, it’s a complete deal-breaker. Some people are scared of pets, some have allergies, and others simply don’t like the smell. So, if you want the best chance of selling your home, you need to give the appearance of being pet-free. Read on to find out what you need to do!
By Cindy Aldridge6 years ago in Petlife
Safety Tips for Pets During Holidays
Decorations Keep your pet away from potentially hazardous decorations. Hanging decorations, such as streamers, christmas lights, ribbons, and tinsel can easily become tangled around your pet or if swallowed could cause serious digestive problems.
By Akash Sharma7 years ago in Petlife
How to Best Protect Your Pet
Keeping your pet safe is something that is just as important as thinking about the safety of your family. When you chose to bring a furry friend into your life, you became their primary caregiver. It is crucial that you find the best ways to protect your pet and implement them. This will give both you and your pet a much happier life.
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Petlife
Keeping Your Pets Safe and Sound when You're Not Around
How To Care For Your Dog Our pets are a great extension of our family and for those of us that don’t have children our pets take that place in our lives. Just like a mother protects her children at all cost our pets deserve the same protection. Sometimes animals, such as show dogs, can cost thousands of dollars and criminals look for the right opportunity to snatch them right out of your own backyard.
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Petlife
Tips and Tricks to Help You with Pet Odor Removal from Upholstery
Animals are cuddly and make our home a place of comfort and joy. But you can’t deny the fact that they have a habit of spreading their odor around the house. Very often, these smells get deeply buried into your mattresses, pillows, furniture, carpets, and other fabric items. Because of their soft material surfaces, these household items have a tendency of collecting oils, urine, grime, dirt, and dander left behind by your pets. It becomes important to maintain your upholstered furniture if you want to ensure it lasts for decades.
By Natalie Ige7 years ago in Petlife
The Dos and Don'ts of Dieting with Your Dog
We share a lot of things with our beloved doggy friends; car rides, a bed, and maybe a few scraps while cooking dinner. We also share similar health concerns with our loyal companions. Too many treats and not enough exercise can lead to health complications down the road for both you and Fido. With that in mind, working alongside your dog to combat weight gain and other health problems is a great motivator to eat better and get that heart rate pumping.
By Ainsley Lawrence7 years ago in Petlife
Using Amazon Smile to Support Your Local Animal Shelter
You’ve got your sweet, little pets at home. Yet as pet lovers, we often feel that desire to do a something more for fellow fuzzy friends out there. However, with the Amazon Smile program, a percentage of everything you purchase from them can be donated to a pro-life charity. You can buy anything from video games to fuzzy bunny slippers and have some of the proceeds go toward the charity of your choice.
By Leigh Victoria Phan, MS, MFA7 years ago in Petlife
