Getting Ready for New Year’s Eve

The clock is ticking down to the end of 2011. It’s a time that we always look forward to with mixed feelings; it’s exciting that it’s the beginning of a completely new year…but here, as in many pet households, it’s also a time of dread because of the inevitable noise of fireworks. Our Irie hates Read the Rest…

Thanksgiving Safety Tips

We’re making plans to start our Thanksgiving cooking very soon…and part of those plans involve keeping Tiki, Irie, and our cats OUT of the kitchen and safely away from the the stove, foods they shouldn’t have, and just the hustle and bustle of hot food being shuttled around the kitchen. We’ve received some great Thanksgiving Read the Rest…

Dr. Marty Becker’s Tips for a Safe Holiday

Holidays can spell fun–but also danger–for your dog. Houseguests who may not be familiar with dogs can leave medications on the counters, creating a real risk for counter surfing dogs! This is just one of the great tips in the video Dr. Marty Becker created especially for DogTipper, above. You’ll recognize Dr. Becker from “Good Read the Rest…

Greeting Trick or Treaters

Do you feel like Halloween is a treat–or a trick–for your dog? Halloween, with its scary masks, strange costumes, and shouting children, can be a very frightening time for dogs. With the constant opening and closing of the door to trick or treaters, it can also be a dangerous time when some dogs try to Read the Rest…

Halloween Tips: Dog Costumes

Do you dress your dog for Halloween? If so, it’s important to keep some safety tips in mind, just like you would if dressing a child for the occasion. We’ve got a special series of tips from Spooky Buddies, the Disney movie coming out on DVD on September 20. (We had the chance to attend Read the Rest…

Pampering Your Dog for Valentine’s Day

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, everyone’s thoughts turn to showing their love…including love for your pets. If you plan to pamper your dog or cat this Valentine’s Day, the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS), a non-profit organization of in-home pet care professionals, has some ideas: Reward your pets with an extra Read the Rest…

Recognizing Holiday Dangers

Yesterday we shared some tips on recognizing and reducing holiday pet stress from PurinaCare Pet Health Insurance. Today we wanted to pass along their list of some of the most common pet dangers related to the holidays: TASTES: Chocolate, alcohol, raisins, Christmas tree preservative SCENTS: Candles, liquid potpourris CHEWABLES: Holiday lights, electrical cords, batteries SIGHTS: Read the Rest…

Recognizing & Reducing Holiday Pet Stress

The holidays are stressful for us–just think how they are on our pets! The different noises and lights, the hustle and bustle of people coming and going, and then there’s that big tree in the house! Today we’ve got some great tips from PurinaCare Pet Health Insurance for recognizing the signs of holiday-related stress in Read the Rest…

Fostering to Adopt This Holiday

Inspired by the book (and TV movie) A Dog Named Christmas, many shelters offer a special foster program for the Christmas holidays. Foster parents generally pick up a dog or cat a day or two before Christmas and return the pet to the shelter the day after Christmas. (Of course, there’s the hope that you Read the Rest…

Simple Tips for A Safe Holiday for Your Pets

Today we have a special guest post from dog lover Isabella York: In the holiday hubbub, everything gets a little fuzzy. With all the details to take care of and people to attend to, food to cook, and decorations to put up, we may forget about our furry friends and their well-being. As pets become Read the Rest…

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