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Halloween can be a fun time of the year! Pet parents love to dress up their furry friends in costumes of all kinds.
Your pets may want to wear outfits, but pet parents should be aware of some Halloween hazards…
Continue reading “Halloween Pet Safety 🎃”Hello! Welcome to the September edition of Dr. Pet Mom’s Delightful Pet Menagerie (DPM) Newsletter. The Fall season starts in September, which means that the holiday season is on the way. This month’s edition offers special days and gift ideas for your pet.
Continue reading “Delightful Pet Menagerie Newsletter – September Edition 🗞️”This year, 2022 marks the 74th anniversary of National Dog Week. From September 22 through September 28, we celebrate the wonderful relationships between dogs and their humans!
Many of you know about my ‘bipetual’ nature – I love cats and dogs!! Oscar, my adopted rescue cat, is my best friend. And I keep a warm place in my heart for many neighborhood dogs.
I’m happy to share my interview with Laurie Williams, owner of the Pup ‘N Iron Canine Fitness & Learning Center. Pup ‘N Iron is a daycare, fitness, activity, behavioral training, and wellness center for dogs located in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Laurie’s goal is “Building better relationships between dogs and their people.”
Continue reading “Interview: Pup N’ Iron Canine Fitness Owner, Laurie Williams 🐶”Now that we’re back in the office, I still miss the office therapy dog, Rosie. It was fun to to visit our rescue dog, Rosie, a four-year-old Golden Retriever. Petting time with Rosie was the highlight of my day. We have virtual visits these days…it’s just not the same. But one company believes in the well being of its employees and offers an employee benefit for pet adoption!
Continue reading “Employee Benefit: Pet Adoption 🐱 🐶”September is National Preparedness Month. And June 1 through November 30 is the Atlantic hurricane season. We are keenly aware of the power of hurricanes like Hurricane Dorian this year, and Hurricanes Florence and Michael in 2018.
The damage from hurricanes is life threatening and devastating, for pet parents and their pets. One way you can prepare for bad weather is to create a pet emergency plan.
Continue reading “Planning Ahead: Your Pet Emergency Plan ⚠️”September is a good month for cooler weather and promoting animal awareness events. September awareness events encourage pet adoptions for less-popular animals.
Supporters can use creative social media to help special needs pets gain attention. The month ends with a day to remember homeless animals around the world.
Continue reading “September Pet Awareness Days 🗓️”Hello! Welcome to the August edition of my latest project, Dr. Pet Mom’s Delightful Pet Menagerie (DPM) Newsletter. I want to dedicate this month’s special edition to highlight an extraordinary group of folks: Beta readers.
These wonderful volunteers deserve recognition! They read my book, send their feedback, and help me improve the final version. Sending a shout out and a THANK YOU to all my beta readers this month!
Continue reading “Delightful Pet Menagerie Newsletter – August Edition 🗞️”What is a health condition common to dogs and humans? Mental illness. Depression, loss of appetite, anxiety, withdrawal, self-injury, and changes in behavior are symptoms of mental illness.
Anxiety and depression go hand in hand. Loss of a family member, a new baby, moving to a new home, boredom, or spending too much time alone can trigger anxiety and depression in your dog.
Continue reading “Treating Dog Depression and Anxiety 🐶”Veterinary care is expensive for any pet. Many pet parents have trouble paying for vet care, especially emergency vet care for their pets. Is pet insurance the answer? Are there other options to pay for costly veterinary bills?
Continue reading “Affordable Vet Care: An Affordable Alternative 😷”Cats like their alone time. And they like to be social. Cats don’t like to be bored. Let’s face it, people still think cats are mysterious, aloof and not affectionate. People also think living with a cat is easier than living with a dog…
But cat pet parents know differently. Your cat will let you know when (and if) she wants to play, socialize or just wants her alone time. It’s about the quality of life you share with your kitty.
Continue reading “10 Cat Parenting Tips: Quality of Life 🐱”
