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Like humans, pets can become obese and develop excess body fat, which can lead to serious health problems, such as diabetes or degenerative joint disease. Studies have found that the lifespan of overweight dogs was up to two and a half years shorter, on average, when compared to ideal-weight dogs. Weight gain in pets is often a result of overfeeding and lack of exercise.   Here are a few tips in order to prevent obesity and provide your fur baby with the highest quality of life and increase their life span. Limit Between-Meal Snacks: Dogs get a lot of calories...

Fireworks, noisy parades, loud music, picnics, and other 4th of July traditions can be great and fun for people. However, all of the festivities can be traumatic and even dangerous for our fur babies. More pets go missing around the 4th of July than any other time of year. You get to enjoy a spectacular light show, while your pet experiences terrifying explosions attacking to their senses. Without understanding these noises, pets become frantic and often run away. This Independence Day, be prepared beforehand and help your pets celebrate the evening free from fear.    Here are simple tips on...

When you need to go out of town for business, vacation, wedding or family reunion, part of planning the trip is figuring out where your fur babies will stay. Many people prefer to take their pets along, but that is not always possible. It is important to weigh the costs and benefits of enlisting a pet sitter or opt for pet boarding.   You should consider these two factors when deciding on the best choice for your pet. Do your pets love to socialize? Do your pets not do well in unfamiliar environments?   Pet Sitter: Pet sitters typically stay...

Summer is coming up! We all love spending the long, sunny days of summer outdoors with our fur babies. However, if you are not careful, the summer heat can be very dangerous for them.    Overheating in animals is not something to take lightly. Heat exhaustion in animals can lead to serious and potentially fatal conditions. Heatstroke is one of the most common condition that can be caused by the summer heat. Heatstroke is a life-threatening condition suffered when an animal is unable to lower its body temperature. Cells in the body become damaged when the core body temperature reaches...