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DOG FIRST AID & CPCR CERTIFICATE COURSE
Denise Fleck (The Pet Safety Crusader) will take you on a 3-1/2 to 4-hour self-guided journey into DOG FIRST-AID & CPCR preparing you to rescue Rover should the need arise as well as open your eyes to ways you can prevent emergencies from happening. She will share with you what signs accompany various illness and injury, and the basic steps you need to take at the time of crisis to minimize complications and pain until you can reach veterinary care.
read moreClothes Dryer Injuries
To our feline friends, there may be nothing more inviting than a nice warm spot to stretch out on, curl up in or just plain relax. A sunny window sill, a sun beam on the floor, rug near a heater or fireplace, a stove top or…even an open clothes dryer that has just finished tumbling […]
read moreRescuing Tweety or Helping Bugs Feel Better BEFORE Veterinary Help is Available
Two new books and online classes have been unveiled by Denise Fleck, the Pet Safety Crusader™, to help you help your smaller family members in the event of injury or illness and BEFORE you can get to veterinary care! “Basic Bird First Aid” and “First Aid Basics for Rabbits and Pocket Pets” provide the 4-1-1 […]
read moreMemorializing Your Best Friend…While He’s Still Enjoying Life with YOU!
Hollywood may be best known for its large egos, flashy cars and the need to leave one’s mark, but it is also considered a must for people who love movies and celebrity gazing. Back in 1927, the legendary Sid Grauman, who came up with the idea of the gala movie premiere also came up with […]
read moreCAT FIRST-AID CERTIFICATE CLASS NOW AVAILABLE
One late summer morning, two Scottish Fold kittens were playfully exploring their fenced yard when Rudy caught Abigail off guard and bounded at her from behind the rose bushes. As Abby took a tumble landing dazed and confused, a bee buzzed passed her. The twosome, quickly distracted by this new found fun, attempted to play […]
read moreYou Can Teach an Old Dog (or Cat) New Tricks and Should!
With the ceremonial lighting of candle #7 on the doggie bone or kitty fish birthday cake, it is generally assumed your best friend has emBARKed on his golden years. Giant breeds enter seniorhood around 6 while smaller dog breeds and cats closer to 9. Though often premature to consider your best pal a senior citizen, […]
read moreIn a Dog’s EAR
Photo copyright Sunny-dog Ink. The average dog can hear better than the average person – about 4 times better, and canines are more adept at hearing sounds at higher frequencies. That is one reason I tell my senior pet care students to try using a higher octave when calling their hearing-challenged senior pet. Often […]
read moreWriting Down Your Disaster Preparedness Plan
The reason Flight Attendants request you put on your oxygen mask before assisting others is that you have less than 15 seconds before you lose consciousness! This applies to Pet Parents & Professionals as well. You must take care of your family first. Doing so keeps you safe and gives you peace of mind to […]
read moreHow to Be Your Dog’s Best Friend
Abracadabra! Alakazam! I want to be my dog’s best friend! You certainly don’t have to be a magician to know that with a wag of his tail, a dog can put a smile on anyone’s face. Five-year-old Alisha S. of Huntington Beach, California says it best, “I was crying because I got stung by a […]
read moreVacations or Stay-cations?
Vacations can be great fun, but many humans can’t enjoy their time away when they are worried about the four-legged family members left at home. It can be great to bring your pets along if the locale is appropriate for them, but regardless if they wait it out at home or tag along, you must […]
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