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Emergency Kit
First aid for dogs is a very important for owners to be prepared for. As a dog owner, you may find yourself needing to give your dog first aid. Dogs are curious creatures and sometimes get into dangerous situations. When they get into trouble, it will be your job to help.  Many of the [...]

Facts About The Importance Of Your Dog’s  Oral Health

The first time I took my dog to the Vet to have her teeth cleaned, which my vet strongly advocated, they gave me a very long tooth brush and tooth paste! I thought they were crazy, there was no way my dog was going to let me [...]

Five Top Pet Health Insurance Plans

It doesn’t matter if you have already decided to purchase health insurance for the family pet or if you are still researching. When you are comparing the quote of one health insurance quote to another remember that the base dollar amount is not the only number you have to consider. [...]

People have become very germ-phobic especially since the flu pandemic scare of late.  The best advice is nothing new, wash your hands! Although cats can carry diseases and pass them to people, you are not likely to get sick from touching or owning a cat. By following simple health tips, you can be even safe-against [...]

Pets On A Budget!
Last year I went grocery shopping and as I went up the pet isle to get my cat  food I remember seeing a small crowd in front of the canned goods shelf. By crowd, I mean two obviously senior citizens. They were standing right in front of the brand I always [...]

We’re really into the kitten season this time of year. Many people have taken a look into a sweet little kittens face and fallen in love, that’s what happened to me. You want to have your new kitty for many, many years to come and I always vote on the side of prevention. The best [...]

You Can Do This!
All over the country something is happening. It’s getting warmer, Spring has sprung! For those who have endured some of the coldest weather in years, this is good news. Here in Southern California this week we’ve had temperature in the nineties for Pete’s sake. Along with the flowers blooming, trees budding we [...]

How can you play a part in saving the lives of thousands of cats and dogs?
Spaying and Neutering has been preached for many years now, but let’s look at the facts. In Los Angeles County fiscal year 2004-2005 alone 40,174 animals were impounded, the largest number in the nation. Of that number 18,804 dogs were [...]

Are Hairballs normal?
The first time you see or hear your cat bring up a hairball can be scary if you’ve never witnessed it before.  They seem to be putting their whole body into these spasms while you stand there feeling pretty helpless. I don’t know why, but it seems to happen in the worse place [...]

Your Pets Medical Records
Where do you kept your pet’s health records? Sure, your Veterinarian has them but what if you change Vets or move to another city? Do you take your dog on trips with you? I know a lady who drives from Los Angeles to New Jersey every year and takes her cat with [...]