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Delightful Pet Menagerie Newsletter – June Edition 🗞️

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!

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?

Top 10 Pet Safety Tips for July 4th 🎆

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.

Delightful Pet Menagerie Newsletter – May Edition 🗞️

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!

Long Overdue: Emergency Care For K-9 Officers (Police Dogs) 🚔

Did you know that in many states, it’s against the law to give oxygen to a dog rescued in a house fire? Many fire fighters save them anyway. These kinds of outdated laws are changing and police dogs or K-9 officers are getting the emergency care they deserve.

Prevent Animal Cruelty and Keep Pets Safe at Easter 🐰 🥚

April is a good time to celebrate our pet friends. Spring is finally here! If you’ve been indoors too long, it’s time to get outside. Enjoy a long walk with your favorite pet and shake off the winter doldrums.

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) offers a few ideas to prevent animal cruelty, encourage pet adoption, and help rescue horses.

The ASPCA reminds us that April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month.

April Pet Awareness Days 🗓️

Many things are on our minds these days including family, surviving and thriving. Pets are important family members. And this month, we celebrate pet first aid and therapy animals.

March Pet Awareness Days 🗓️

March is here and spring is in the air! We’re moving into Daylight Saving Time, looking forward to longer sunny days, and spending time with our furry family members outside.

All month long learn how to keep your pets safe from poison around the house, and celebrate a very special day, K-9 Veterans Day on March 13.

Pet Parent Puzzle: Indoor Or Outdoor Cats? 🤔

Many of you know that I am a volunteer coordinator for a local cat rescue group. I am the first pair of eyes to review and evaluate the adoption application. One of our biggest concerns is if the potential adopter plans to keep the kitty indoor or outdoor.

Pet Diseases: How You Can Keep Your Pet Healthy 😷

We’re in the middle of the winter and the flu season. Flu is preventable if we avoid contact with sick people, avoid touching our mouth, nose and eyes, and wash our hands with soap and water.

As a pet parent, you can also prevent disease in your family pet. Pet diabetes, dental disease, and obesity are preventable. How can you keep your pet healthy all year?