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Do You Need Pet Insurance for Your Cat?
In our day-to-day lives, we are told that we need insurance for a plethora of items – whether our personal health, our car, or our home. But did you ever think that it might also be necessary to get insurance for your pet? If you do not yet have pet insurance, this is something you […]
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BEZOARS, HAIRBALLS & HOW TO PREVENT THEM
According to the Mayo Clinic, a bezoar (BE-zor) is a solid mass of indigestible material that accumulates in the digestive tract. Bezoars usually form in the stomach, occasionally in the small intestine, and rarely, in the large intestine, even forming blockages. They are classified according to the material they are comprised of, and believe it […]
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Taking Care of your Pup’s Health Using Telehealth
Telehealth is a great way to keep your dog healthy and get them the care they need without having to leave the comfort of your home. Here are a few tips on how to use telehealth to keep your dog healthy: Schedule regular check-ups with your veterinarian: Just like you would for yourself, it’s […]
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Pet First Aid Instructor Training Course
Helping people help their pets is what we do at Sunny-dog Ink! As The Pet Safety Crusader, and having personally taught more than 30,000 humans animal life-saving skills, I know there are still sooooo many who could benefit from this knowledge, so I am training others so that together we can reach even more people […]
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Help Your Pets Lose Weight With These Useful Tips!
Have you ever seen pictures or videos of pets that are chubbier than usual? While a few people might think that fat pets are cuter or fluffier than their lean counterparts, obesity might actually cause unprecedented risks for a lot of pets, regardless of their breed. Unfortunately, the problem of pet obesity has been on […]
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Even BEFORE You Take a Pet First Aid Class…
April is National Pet First Aid Awareness month and I have been teaching, writing and developing curriculum for Pet First Aid & CPR Classes for more than 20 years, so this is the PURRfect time to get off on the right paw and refresh your skills or learn for the first time how to rescue […]
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Pet First Aid & CPR Quick Reference for Dog & Cat Parents and Pet Professionals
Veterinarians are the experts, but most pet parents and caregivers don’t have a vet attached to their hip 24/7, so they must know what to do to rescue Rover or help Fluffy feel better even before veterinary care is available. In this quick reference, The Pet Safety Crusader (aka Denise Fleck) provides the basic steps […]
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April is Pet First Aid Awareness Month
Has your pup’s tail ever been closed in a door? Have you discovered ticks on your gorgeous long-haired cat? What would you do if you found a dog left in a parked car, or if your pet gets bitten by a rattlesnake or stung by a bee? Bandaging, removing parasites and treating heat stroke and […]
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How Often Should You Bathe Your Dog?
New dog owners tend to fixate on questions related to training, behavior, and the general well-being of their pets. But one area that goes overlooked is grooming. Specifically, how often a dog should be bathed, and the factors that impact that frequency. There’s no all-encompassing answer to how often your dog needs a bath, but […]
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ITCHY SKIN?
The are many reasons why our dogs and cats get itchy! But when they do, they are miserable! To alleviate the itch, they scratch and lick and scratch and lick the skin some more, over and over and over again. This constant licking can result in…summer sores, acute moist dermatitis, lick granulomas, acral lick dermatitis, […]
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3 Ways to Protect your Dog in Scorching Summer Heat
The stifling heat of summer is dangerous not only for people but for pets, too. Like you, they can suffer from heatstroke and dehydration. With their thick coats, you might see your dogs with their tongues out, trying to catch their breath. That’s because their hearts and lungs are overcompensating due to the heat. Their […]
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CLEANING DOG & CAT EARS
Paws down, most would rate smell as the #1 most important canine sense, but a close second may be hearing. If you could hear what your dog hears, you would have a superpower! Dogs use their ears to listen for prey and listen for danger, so it is tuned to high-pitched squeaks and rustlings. No […]
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Pet First-Aid Kits & Classes
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WHY PET FIRST AID & SAFETY?
9 out of 10 dogs & cats WILL experience an emergency at some point in their lives.
25% more (AAHA) can be saved if first aid is administered BEFORE getting to veterinary help.
