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 …
Do you love to sleep with your dog–but have awakened to find he has peed on your bed? Or do you walk into the room in the middle of the day and find pee on your bed? If you think your dog peed on your bed on purpose, take a deep breath–we’ve got advice for …
The risk of Salmonella is one of the more common reasons for pet food recalls (as well as treat recalls). Anyone who has ever had Salmonella themselves know that this is an extremely unpleasant experience, and pet food contaminated with Salmonella can infect your pets as well as yourself, just through handling. How to Recognize …
In these difficult financial times, pet parents needing assistance often have to try multiple routes. Yesterday we looked at different options for financing veterinary bills; today we wanted to share some nonprofit organizations that offer financial assistance to pet owners. Like all animal welfare agencies these days, many of these funds are strained–so if you’re …
Your dog’s surgery bills can run into the hundreds or thousands of dollars, figures that cause many dog lovers to look at finance options. Here’s a look at several different options for paying those veterinary bills: Ask about vet payment plans. If you are hit with unexpected vet bills, it doesn’t hurt to ask about …