One of the favorite family members is our pets… The wholeness and wellbeing of loving companions is a top priority.
4 Ways to Help Transition Pets to Post-Quarantine Routines Help Transition Pets to Post-Quarantine Routines. As states ease COVID-19 restrictions and people get out of the house to return to work, pets around the country may see their daily routines of hanging out with everyone come to an end. (Family […]
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5 Tips to Reduce Your Pet’s Environmental Pawprint (Family Features) There’s plenty of advice on ways to reduce your environmental footprint, but you might be left wondering about the environmental pawprint made by your pet. According to a 2019 survey conducted by the American Pet Products Association, 67% of families […]
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4 Things to Consider Before Adopting a Pet Across the country, people are fostering and adopting furry friends more, with the number of animals in foster homes 43% higher than it was in 2019, according to 24PetWatch. With this uptick in fostering, potential pet owners are determining if they are […]
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Fun enrichment activities for you and your pet. It’s no secret that pets provide love, loyalty, and affection. This is even more apparent now that you’re spending more time at home with them. In fact, according to the 2020 Purina Pet Ownership Survey, 94% of pet owners rely on their […]
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5 Tips for Bringing a New Pet Home Bringing a pet home for the first time – even if you already have other pets – can be an exciting moment. However, it’s important to involve the whole family in discussing whether your family will foster or adopt, and what each […]
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Why do cats knead with their paws? A behavior from kittenhood persists in many adult cats. Byron Chin/flickr, CC BY-NC-SA Julia Albright, University of Tennessee Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. […]
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Pet Health Tips for an On-the-Go Lifestyle People who lead busy lives often seek convenient and healthy choices when it comes to taking care of their own well-being. For pet parents, a little creativity can make it easy to deliver the same level of care for their beloved pets, even […]
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Make Sense of Doggy Dental Care. Dental care for dogs is important, but it’s an aspect of care that is frequently overlooked by dog owners. One of the few outward signs of dental problems lurking just below the surface is bad breath. According to the American Veterinary Dental College, periodontal […]
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Pet Nutrition 101, with an estimated 60 percent of cats and 56 percent of dogs in the United States considered overweight or obese, according to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, maintaining adequate nutrition throughout a pet’s life is a major part of a pet owner’s duties. While it may […]
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4 Ways to Refresh Your Pet’s Routines The spring season and warmer months are typically all about renewal and evaluating things that may no longer serve you, such as habits, products, or routines. (Family Features) This can be true for your dog as well. As the season changes and you […]
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Expert tips for maintaining your pet’s healthy weight While many loving pet owners are unaware their pet may not be at their healthiest weight, the fact is that more than half of cats and dogs in the U.S. are indeed overweight or obese, according to the Association for Pet Obesity […]
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5 fun ways to entertain your cat Thanks to the pandemic, many people have gone from working in an office to working from home, giving cat owners a chance to spend more time with their furry friends. With all this extra time, you have the opportunity to strengthen the bond […]
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Tips for moving pets. First families throughout history have welcomed pets into the White House. That’s no surprise, considering that more than 60 percent of all U.S. households live with dogs, cats, and other pets. But moving can cause our pets’ anxiety, so it’s best to learn some coping strategies […]
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Expert Tips for Welcoming a Kitten. Fostering kittens and cats has risen in popularity during these unprecedented times, and many pet lovers are becoming fosters to help overcrowded animal shelters. Fostering a kitten can be a fun and exciting time, but it may also come with a learning curve. (Family […]
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The pet effect: Facts about the incredible human-animal bond. Do you ever notice how fulfilled you feel when you spend time with your pet? How your pet can inspire joy while also somehow helping you feel less stressed? Or maybe you are thinking of getting a pet hoping for companionship, […]
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Create a Pet-Friendly Workplace. In the last five years, pet-friendly offices have increased in popularity and companies are developing accommodating policies that benefit both pets and the offices they join. For example, the Mars Petcare office has been pet-friendly for more than a decade, and its associates continue to see […]
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How to Welcome a New Puppy to the Family. Introducing a new puppy to your household can bring many rewards. However, getting the hang of things can take some time, especially for first-time pet owners. In fact, it takes the average pet owner almost four months to get into the […]
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Life with Pets Evolved During the Pandemic. With more time spent at home, pet owners are seeing their daily routines upended. Many who once relied on dog-walkers and smart devices to keep up with their pets during their time at work are now spending quality time with their pets all […]
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Pet-Friendly Home this year, holiday gatherings may look different than celebrations in years past. With traditions and large gatherings up in the air, pet parents can take some comfort in knowing they can still celebrate with their pets. Before the festivities begin, however, it’s important for pet parents to ensure […]
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How probiotics can support your pet’s health You’ve probably heard the buzz about probiotics helping to support gut health for humans — but did you know that probiotics can also help support the health of your pet? It turns out that both dogs and cats can benefit from probiotics as […]
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Get the Dish on Proper Nutrition for New Pets. As families continue to cope with changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, many are taking advantage of more time at home by welcoming a new puppy or kitten to their households. (Family Features) One possible reason for animal lovers looking […]
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4 Tips to Celebrate Halloween with Your Pet Halloween is going to look different this year for many, and you might be looking for costume inspiration for you and your furry quarantine companion along with ways to celebrate virtually at home. You don’t have to have a black cat or […]
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4 Tips for Welcoming a New Dog into Your Home As people continue to navigate the world of social distancing, animal shelters across the country have seen an increase in pet adoptions. People are craving connection and companionship, and few things compare to the loyalty of dogs – from their […]
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