Posts Tagged ‘ pets ’

Protecting Pets from Fleas and Ticks

Grand Puppy Connor Yes Spring is almost here and so are the ticks, Ick is for Tick! Today is Blog Hop Tuesday, the topic PETS!!! You see I don’t have any grandchildren yet but my youngest son, he’s 22, has a dog, that would be my grand puppy! I just had to share this interesting and informative article. Knowing how I feel about my “grand puppy” Connor, I thought this information about ticks would be most helpful to others who share that same love for their pet. Isn’t he just adorable? I know all grandparents say that… he he he But seriously, with warm weather and sunshine comes the threat of fleas and ticks to your pets and your home. A flea infestation can happen quickly and easily, and once your pet is infested, it is likely your home is as well. If that happens, it become a huge chore to rid your house and pet of those nasty...

A Balancing Act - Allie stopped eating when she was 16. Her owner, Dr. Elizabette Cohen says she went crazy trying to find a healthy diet for her beloved pet. “Her problem is that she has a very sensitive digestive system and would suffer from upsets pretty often,” said Cohen, a New York veterinarian and popular radio show host. With a majority of a dog’s immune system residing in the gut, it was critical to address Allie’s digestive health. Recommend on Facebook Share on FriendFeed Buzz it up Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Share on technorati Tweet about it Buzz it up Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend KathleenHey, there I'm Kathleen. My friends call me Kathy; to my kids I'm Momia. Life has afforded me many hats: Mom, wife, sister, friend, business owner... and most recently a midlife blogger. From college to marriage and babies, in the midst of business...

How much will owning a pet cost? How much time do I really need to devote to a pet? These are questions potential pet owners should ask prior to adopting. However, not everyone takes the time to assess the responsibilities and requirements associated with pet ownership, increasing the likelihood a pet will be surrendered to an animal welfare organization. Sometimes a pet is given up for hardship reasons such as displacement after a natural disaster or home foreclosure. But one of the biggest and more controllable factors affecting pet relinquishment is a lack of knowledge on the owner’s part. The good news is pet relinquishment is often preventable through education. Potential pet adopters who truly evaluate their situations and get answers to important questions before bringing pets into their homes can increase their chances of a permanent pet adoption. Adopt-A-Pet.com is North America’s largest non-profit pet adoption Web site, with more than 5,766 public and private animal welfare organizations...