Recent Blog Posts

  • Tips for Keeping Your Cat Relaxed

    May 1, 2013
    If your cat is particularly ornery or you are bringing home a new kitten, here are a few tips for a stress free environment. First, there are plenty of ways to tell if your cat is stressed. A cat will puff out the fur on its tail when it is upset.
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  • Tips for trimming your bird’s nails

    May 1, 2013
    Trimming your bird’s nails has never been known to be a fun job but it may be better than getting the nails lodged into your back if they become too long. Here are some tips for trimming your bird’s nails according to Alyson Burgess of About.
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  • Spring Cleaning Barn Maintenance Tips

    April 1, 2013
    Clean stalls right down to the floor and allow them to dry thoroughly on a bright breezy day. Let as much sunlight in as possible - it's a great disinfectant. Stalls with dirt floors may need to have the top layer removed and new soil brought in.
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  • PetSafe® Remote Trainers

    April 1, 2013
    PetSafe® Remote Trainers use a handheld remote to send a signal to your pet's receive collar. The signal activates a stimulation deterring him from an unwanted action or reinforcing a verbal command during obedience training.
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  • Healthy Dental Practices for Pets

    March 1, 2013
    February has been declared Pet Dental Month --and for good reason. The most common disease seen by veterinarians is dental disease. In fact, 75-85% of pets over the age of 2 have dental disease of some form.
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  • Helping Your Pet Reptile Through Climate Changes

    March 1, 2013
    The increasing popularity of pet reptiles means one can find them all over the world—finding homes in environments they would never survive in naturally. As the owner of a reptile, it is your responsibility to construct a substitute environment that still meets all of your reptiles' needs.
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  • Indoor Activities to Keep Your Pet Busy in Winter

    February 1, 2013
    While the coming of winter does mean cozy nights by the fire and hot cocoa, there is no doubt that the switch to life indoors can, at times, be a bit stifling. If you are feeling bouts of excess energy during these months, odds are, so are your pets!
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  • Teaching Your Parakeet To Do Tricks

    February 1, 2013
    Parakeets, also known as Budgies, are very loving and social creatures. They may be very small birds, but do not let that fool you. They are very intelligent for their size. Parakeet training can teach your bird to talk, perform tricks, and perch on your hand or shoulder.
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  • Crate training your dog

    January 1, 2013
    Training your dog to go into his crate is a tool that is used for confining him when he can’t be supervised as well as a place for him to call his own.
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  • Providing Food for Birds in the Winter

    January 1, 2013
    As winter approaches, you may need to change some of the foods you offer birds. Providing high calorie and high fat foods can be important to the birds.
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