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Dog and Cat Holiday Gift Ideas

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The holidays are upon us and we all have the spirit of gift giving; that includes our precious pets as well. Barkbox- When you subscribe to Barkbox, you are signing your pooch up to receive a monthly gift that includes 4-6 toys, treats, and other goodies. Your furry companion will love receiving gifts each month.…

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Cat & Dog Boarding: Questions to Ask Before Leaving Your Pet Overnight

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We all hope our pets will be in good hands when we have to leave them – especially if you’re cat and dog boarding overnight. To be sure your pet is receiving the best care, it’s important to ask the right questions about any cat and dog boarding provider. Here are some suggestions: 1) Does…

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My Cat Likes to Sleep on Me… Why?

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Do you wonder why your cat likes to sleep on you when most of the time they are independent? Let’s try to figure this out.   According to a recent survey of pet owners by the American Pet Products Association, 62% of cats sleep with their adult owners, and another 13% of cats with children.  …

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Water: Would you like Tap or Filtered?

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Did you know that water is essential for almost every function an animal’s body performs? It carries nutrients in and out of the body, aids in digestion, maintains body temperature and even cushions the joints to make movement easier. The recommended daily amounts of water required will vary based on the size of the animal and…

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Cat Kneading 101: Why Your Cat Needs to Knead

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Kneading is a very common behavior for cats, but not all cat kneading looks the same.  It may just be soft pawing or even a repetitive clawing. Regardless of when or where, if a cat feels the need to knead, they will. Why do cats love this activity so much? To a cat, kneading represents a period of…

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