Separation Anxiety In Your Pets

by Mike Koehn

Just like youngsters, your pets can experience separation anxiety. Separation anxiety in pets is commoner than you may well think, taking place in roughly 10%-15% of pets. Both dogs and cats are at the beck and call of the condition.

What’s separation anxiety?

When a pet has separation anxiety, they demonstrate indicators of stress from a dread of being away from their owner. They may display it in any amount of methods. Whining and howling throughout the day, scratching at windows and destroying items in the home. Your may even notice that your (more…)

Dog Park Adventures: The Etiquette Edition

(ARA) – Dogs are man’s best friend, and dog parks are the ultimate playground. For those rough and tumble play sessions that aren’t appropriate at home, dog parks are the perfect escape for our canine friends to run free, jump and play with other dogs.

Countless dog owners across the country have discovered the benefits of off-leash areas – not only do they provide your dog some much-needed exercise, but they also reinforce the bond between people and pets. Whether you’re visiting a park for the first time or you’re a regular, it’s important all patrons help make the park a safe and fun place for everyone to visit. (more…)

Puppy Prep: How To Get Your Family’s New Addition Off To A Good Start

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Before you go to the animal shelter or breeder, make sure you are able to take on all the challenges that raising a puppy presents and handle them with an even temper and a good sense of humor. The more positive you make his experiences, the stronger your bond will be – and it’ll be a bond that lasts a lifetime. (more…)

Strike While The Season’s Hot: Tips For Avoiding Flea And Tick Infestations

(ARA) – Though they may be hard to spot, don’t let fleas and ticks elude you this season. Spring is the unofficial start of flea and tick season – and the ideal time to begin preventatively treating your pet so it doesn’t get an infestation. Not only are fleas and ticks an annoyance for dogs, cats and pet owners alike, but they can also cause health issues. And according to Dr. Nancy Hinkle, Ph.D ., professor of entomology at the University of Georgia, this flea and tick season is shaping up to be an intense one. Research shows that mild spring weather has allowed fleas and ticks to get an early start, meaning there will be higher pest populations this summer. (more…)