August Pet Awareness Days πŸ—“οΈ

August is a big month for cats and dogs everywhere. Assistance Dog Week, International Cat Day and National Dog Day are some examples.

Celebrate and enjoy some special days with your cat and dog friends!

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Delightful Pet Menagerie Newsletter – July Edition πŸ—žοΈ

Greetings! Welcome to the July edition of Dr. Pet Mom’s Delightful Pet Menagerie (DPM) Newsletter. The second week in July is National Farriers Week. This edition celebrates those special folks who take care of our pet horses. Farriers are the podiatrists of the horse world. Enjoy!

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Microchipping Can Save Your Pet’s Life πŸ’»

July is National Lost Pet Prevention Month. This week’s blog is a re-post tidbit to microchip your pet to keep them safe.

My daily walks take me through a maze of different neighborhoods, including mansions, low-income and middle income homes. But I noticed some strange things in my neighborhood: An uptick in posters of missing pets.

It’s strange because I rarely see these posters. I noticed a poster for an orange cat named Paws, missing for a few weeks. Paws’ poster is stapled to many telephone poles around town

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July is Lost Pet Prevention Month πŸ”

July is in full swing. Pets and pet parents are spending more time outside. This month is about keeping a pet first aid kit for home and travel. July is also Lost Pet Prevention Month.

You’re a good pet parent and try to keep your pet safe and away from danger. But sometimes a cat jumps the fence. Sometimes a dog escapes through an open door.

A lost pet can be a pet parent’s worst nightmare.

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Delightful Pet Menagerie Newsletter – June Edition πŸ—žοΈ

Greetings! Welcome to the June edition of Dr. Pet Mom’s Delightful Pet Menagerie (DPM) Newsletter. You might remember that my wonderful boy Oscar passed away last Fall.

To fill the hole in our hearts, we brought a feral cat into our lives. He arrived with a different set of challenges: little socialization, food anxiety, trust issues, and he’s a big boy. This month’s issue is about living with a feral cat and turning his life around. Enjoy!

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Ten Years Later: My Passion For Animals and My PhD πŸ‘©πŸΎβ€πŸŽ“

2023 was the year I tossed out my plethora of research materials saved for my dissertation. I was required to retain records from research papers, interview tapes, spreadsheets, questionnaire result, case studies, handouts, and scholarly journals until five years after my published dissertation.

Ten years last month, I finished my PhD. Tossing out old documents and dated research papers was a relief.

And I’m also reminded that my late rescue kitty, Oscar was there to help me through the dissertation process. As another “Thank You” to him and all my furry friends, I’m reposting my blog about my passion for animals and my PhD. Enjoy!

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How to Recognize and Treat Pet Anxiety 🐢 🐱

Separation anxiety is a growing worry for pet parents returning to the workplace. Many rescue pets adopted during the 2020 lock down, came from unknown pedigrees.

But some breeds are more prone to separation anxiety. Breeds like the Alaskan Klee Kai, German Shepherds, Labrador Retrievers, Border Collies, Vizslas and Cocker Spaniels are just a few. What are the myths about pet anxiety? What are the causes of pet anxiety? How can we help our pets struggling with anxiety?

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Top 10 Pet Safety Tips for July 4th πŸŽ†

Summertime is a scary time for many pets. The summer season is the start of thunderstorms in June and fireworks in July. Dogs, cats, horses, cows and other farm animals are often terrified by loud noises, flashing lights, and vibrations in the ground.

This week’s blog is a reminder to keep your pets safe and comfortable around the July 4th holiday. You can prevent fear and anxiety in your family pets.

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June Pet Awareness Days πŸ—“οΈ

June is here and summer is in the air! Any reason is a good reason to celebrate the gift of love from your pet! Embrace their unbridled love to warm your heart!

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Delightful Pet Menagerie Newsletter – May Edition πŸ—žοΈ

Greetings! Welcome to the May edition of Dr. Pet Mom’s Delightful Pet Menagerie (DPM) Newsletter. Warmer weather feels like a great time for the best traveling tidbits for your pet. Enjoy!

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