Pets

Photo courtesy of NewsUSA Is your beloved pet the worst behaved dog in North America? (NewsUSA) — Is your dog bad to the bone? Does your sweet Jack Russel guard all doors from intruders — friends and family included? Or is it your boxer puppy that won’t stop shredding socks and underwear? Some of the cutest pooches have the worst manners. Whether you’re at work or just in another room, their mischievous play may lead to anything from home repairs to staggering vet bills. Pooches and owners alike can relate to this … [Read more...] about How to turn a bad-to-the-bone dog into an obedient pooch

(NewsUSA) — Just like people, dogs feel much better when they are healthy. But unlike people, dogs can’t take care of themselves. To keep your favorite furry friend on the track to wellness and better living, follow these tips: • Exercise builds efficient bodies. Nothing makes a pooch happier than a stroll through the neighborhood. And while your dog’s satisfying his curiosity by sniffing trees and bushes, he’s also burning calories. For more intense physical activity, try throwing some balls or frisbees. This should make your dog … [Read more...] about Four Tips to Lead Your Dog to Better Health

As your feline friend ages, make sure it is receiving the proper care. (NewsUSA) — Cats’ health needs change as they get older, but unlike aging humans, they can’t vocalize complaints about aching bones and stiff joints. It is important for cat owners to exercise extra vigilance when it comes to caring for an aging cat. Follow these tips to help your feline friend age gracefully: • Stay current on vital vaccinations. As a cat grows older, it is essential to keep Cat Flu and Feline Infectious Enteritis in check. Though … [Read more...] about Three caring tips to keep your aging cat from becoming a sourpuss

Planning ahead will make traveling with your pet easier. By LYNN O’ROURKE HAYES For NewsUSA (NewsUSA) — You look forward to your vacation, but leaving your furry friends behind is more than you can handle. Luckily, it's easier than ever to bring your pets along for the ride. There are plenty of pet -friendly lodging establishments, restaurants, and a slew of gear and other pet products that make traveling with Fido and Fluffy more comfortable. Consider trying the following tips before packing your pets' travel bags: • … [Read more...] about Sweeten the kitty: Tips for easier traveling with pets

(NewsUSA) — Just like people, dogs feel much better when they are healthy. But unlike people, dogs can’t take care of themselves. To keep your favorite furry friend on the track to wellness and better living, follow these tips: • Exercise builds efficient bodies. Nothing makes a pooch happier than a stroll through the neighborhood. And while your dog’s satisfying his curiosity by sniffing trees and bushes, he’s also burning calories. For more intense physical activity, try throwing some balls or frisbees. This should make your dog … [Read more...] about Four Tips to Lead Your Dog to Better Health

Take steps to protect your pets and family from fleas and ticks. (NewsUSA) — It happens every summer — your dog spends a lot of time outdoors, whether he is playing, hiking or camping, only to end up with swollen ticks on his ears or belly hours later. But parasites, such as fleas and ticks, are not just a summer menace. They can infect pets at any time. Banfield Applied Research and Knowledge (BARK), Banfield Pet Hospital’s (www.banfield.net) internal research team, recently reviewed more than 2.2 million health records … [Read more...] about Fleas and ticks pose problems for pets