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Warming Up for Winter – Tips for Keeping Your Pets Safe
Posted on January 17, 2012 by awayhomepetcare in Pet HealthBaby, it’s cold outside (or it soon will be)! No doubt you’ve noticed the mercury in the thermometer dropping and felt the need to bundle up in your winter coat already. Chances are your pet has noticed the difference in temperature too. Winter pet care differs from the carefree days of summer, spring and fall. [...]
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Allergic to Your Pet? How to Tell and Treat the Problem
Posted on January 13, 2012 by awayhomepetcare in Pet Health, PetsWith more than half of all homes in America hosting a dog or a cat as a pet, it shouldn’t be too surprising that many people living in these homes also suffer from pet allergies. Most people assume allergies mean they have to give up their pets but that’s simply not the way it has [...]
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Lost Pets in Columbia, SC – Service Reunites Loved Ones
Posted on January 12, 2012 by awayhomepetcare in Columbia, Lost Pets, Recommended SitesChasing Tails Pet Patrol, located in Columbia, South Carolina is an organization that is dedicated to reuniting lost pets with their owners. The service is not a paid service – the owner does it out of the kindess of her heart. Be sure to visit their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/ChasingTailsPetPatrol
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Small Chip, Big Difference
Posted on January 11, 2012 by awayhomepetcare in Cats, Dogs, PetsA Micro What? A Micro Chip is a small computer chip that is implanted just beneath your pet’s skin as a way of always being able to identify your pet. The chips are usually about the size of a single grain of rice and work by means of a radio frequency identification circuit. In simple [...]
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SC Dogs Transferred to Shelters in Other States Have New Homes
Posted on January 9, 2012 by awayhomepetcare in PetsIn November, the ASPCA transferred 41 dogs from a shelter in South Carolina to adoption shelters in Ohio, Wisconsin, and Minnesota, and almost all of the dogs have been adopted! The ASPCA will routinely transfer animals to areas that have very few animals for adoption as part of its Animal Relocation Intiative.
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Walk the Dog
Posted on January 9, 2012 by awayhomepetcare in Dogs, Pet Health, Pets, South Carolina, Training, UtahMost dog owners out there probably own a collar and a leash. Whether or not they use it is another story entirely. Taking your dog for a walk is an activity that benefits both you and your pet in a variety of ways. From physical exercise to emotional bonding, walking the dog has benefits for the [...]
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Simpsonville, SC Committee to Review Dog Issues
Posted on January 8, 2012 by awayhomepetcare in News, Pets, South CarolinaThe mayor of Simpsonville, SC set up a committee to review issues related to dogs. Some of the concerns include a lack of places to exercise dogs, and the condition of the Simpsonville City Animal Kennel. Citizens are hoping to replace the roof and clear out brush surrounding the kennel. They’d also like to make [...]
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Never Say Goodbye – Pet Sitting in Columbia, SC & Ogden, UT
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Cats and Dogs Can Coexist
Posted on January 6, 2012 by awayhomepetcare in Cats, DogsContrary to popular belief, dogs and cats can get along splendidly. Here are a few tips to ensure harmony in the home: When introducing the two, be sure to properly supervise the interactions. Keep the cat confined to a bathroom or another room when a new dog is introduced into the home. This will give [...]
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Arrow Brand Dog Food Recalled
Posted on January 5, 2012 by awayhomepetcare in Pet Health, RecallsO’Neal’s Feeders Supply, Inc. has voluntarily recalled its dry Arrow Brand Dog Food that were distributed in Texas and Lousisiana. The dog food contains higher levels of aflatoxin, which is found in the corn used in the dog food. Aflatoxin can produce a wide range of side effects, including vomiting, diarrhea and lethargic behavior. The [...]
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