Happy Pet Blog

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Check Cesar Millan, The Dog Whisperer. All dog owners should watch at least 3 episodes! Choose from one of his many instructional and informational products. They are a goldmine for any dog owner! Not to replace dog training, but rather, to append it to a new level!

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Are you ready for Spring?

It’s here. The sun’s warmth feels a bit stronger and the days are getting a little longer. Spring is the time of year when we break away from the comfort of our cozy homes and get outside. I just love taking my dog, Otto, out for a long walk. We both enjoy the smell of the fresh air and the sound of the birds. It’s really a special time for us and chances are that you enjoy outdoor activities with your companion animal, too.

That’s why I want to share two important safety tips with you. Every year, I read heartbreaking statistics about lost pets and accidents that could have been avoided with just a little planning. Our companion animals are family members and they can’t always protect themselves. That’s our job as pet parents. So here are a couple of things to help keep your pet safe during this glorious Spring season.

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Identification for Dogs & Cats

“ps - my own discovery. Make sure the collar fits, my dog got his collar stuck on a chain link fence. Had I not caught him in time, he would have chocked to death!!!”

Even though I am sure that you keep a close eye on your companion animal when outdoors, a number of things can happen to separate you.
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I read a report on the effects pets have on heart attack patients, in Australia. After a year, 6% of heart attack victims who owned a dog died, but, the difference is: a 25% mortality rate for those who didn’t own a dog. Now some people may be surprised. I am not, I have done dog therapy visiting for many years and see first hand the effect a dog can have on a health challenged person.

For many years, we have become aware of the therapeutic effects pets can have in healing. Some of these effects can be for: reduction in depression and stress.

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