Fall is in the air! Schools are opening and families are getting ready for the holiday season. Fall is a wonderful time of year, but pet parents should be aware of the hidden hazards that come with cooler weather.
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Delightful Pet Menagerie Newsletter – September Edition 🗞️
Hello! Welcome to the September edition of Dr. Pet Mom’s Delightful Pet Menagerie (DPM) Newsletter. Our pets are living longer and happier. This edition is all about the joy of adopting a senior pet! Enjoy!
Continue reading “Delightful Pet Menagerie Newsletter – September Edition 🗞️”Update on Employee Benefits for Pets 🐱 🐶
I originally wrote this blog in 2020 during the lock down. Now that we’re back in the office, my fave office therapy dog, Rosie, retired. Petting time with Rosie was the highlight of my day.
Here’s a 2026 update on employee benefits for your pet family members. More and more companies believe in employee well being, and offer a variety of pet benefits to attract and keep quality workers.
Continue reading “Update on Employee Benefits for Pets 🐱 🐶”Interview: Pup N’ Iron Canine Fitness Owner, Laurie Williams 🐶
2026 marks the 78th anniversary of National Dog Week. From September 21 through September 27, 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 🐶”Delightful Pet Menagerie Newsletter – August Edition 🗞️
Greetings! Welcome to the August edition of Dr. Pet Mom’s Delightful Pet Menagerie (DPM) Newsletter. Summer time is filled with the smell of flowers, picnics and fun times. Learn how to keep your home smelling fresh and keep your pets safe from “faux scents.” Enjoy!
Continue reading “Delightful Pet Menagerie Newsletter – August Edition 🗞️”Affordable Vet Care: An Affordable Alternative 😷
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 😷”Pet Adoptions: Kittens, Special Needs and Senior Cats Too! 🐱
The month of August seems to be a peak season for kittens. Weather permitting, kitten season can run from spring into winter. I volunteer for a local animal rescue, Bay State Animal Cooperative (BSAC). Since late July, I’ve processed adoption applications mostly for kittens. But I’m excited to share that more people are also looking for senior cats or special needs cats!
Continue reading “Pet Adoptions: Kittens, Special Needs and Senior Cats Too! 🐱”Summer Dangers for Cats: Heatstroke and Bug Bites 🌞
Summer is outdoor time for people and pets. Cats might get excited about summer. Unsure if indoor cats really feel the need to wander outdoors in the good weather (or if that’s what their pet parents think they feel.)
Either way, if you let your kitties out for some fun in the sun, be aware of those summer dangers: Bug bites, UV exposure and parasites.
Continue reading “Summer Dangers for Cats: Heatstroke and Bug Bites 🌞”10 Cat Parenting Tips: Quality of Life 🐱
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 🐱”Silly, Catnaps and Wonder: What We Learn From Our Pets 🃏
Pet parents and animal lovers already know how much pets help our well being. As we continue to spend time indoors with our furry friends, we are reminded of other ways that our pets make us better people.
We could all use more help from our furry friends!
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