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Puttin’ on the Ritz: Is Your Pet Costume Friendly?

So, you are putting on the finishing touches to your Franken-pug and Bride of Franken-pug outfits, only to question whether your pets even like to be in costumes. One glance at the torn off bits of fabric and askew wig has you wondering if all that work was for naught. Then again, you may have…

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The Golden Years: Caring for Senior Pets

Mark Twain said “heaven goes by favor. If it went by merit, you would stay out and your dog would go in”. Our pets have spent their entire lives living for us, their benefactors. If we really stopped to think, it becomes apparent that they are our benefactors and most of the caring comes from…

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Through Another’s Eyes: All About Dog Vision

Do you ever sit back and wonder how your dog sees the world? Is it in black and white? Do they see similarly to us? Or, is it a whole different ballgame? Keep reading to learn how your canine companion sees the world and how dog vision is different from our own. All About the…

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Celebrating Pit Bulls, Rotties, and Other Misrepresented Breeds

Each year, thousands of pit bulls and other unfairly maligned dog breeds are euthanized or passed around from shelter to shelter. From negative press to misinformation, dogs who fall in the pit bull family (such as the American Staffordshire Terrier and Staffordshire Bull Terrier) and those who love them, face certain challenges with respect to…

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Fall Allergies & Toxic Plants: Keeping Pets Healthy And Safe This Fall

Everybody loves fall, right? Crisp air, changing leaves, bonfires, and the Cowboys game on TV are just a few of the delights that autumn has to offer. But your pet may feel differently about the change of season. Fall Allergies & Toxic Plants or foliage are two of the biggest challenges your pet may face now…

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Pampered Pets: Finding The Right Pet Accessories

Imagine you’re strolling down the street when suddenly, a beautifully coiffed figure catches your eye. She looks stunning in her sleek, quilted jacket with fur trim, her sparkly jewelry, her jaunty hat, and her four shiny gold-colored booties. That’s right, this isn’t a celebrity you’ve run into on the streets of Schertz, it’s a dog.…

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Caring for Pet Birds

Birds can be surprisingly fascinating and even affectionate pets. And, they are undeniably beautiful. Many will even provide melodious background music for our homes and most are quite intelligent, capable of learning to speak word and phrases. As diverse as they are interesting, pet birds are popular exotic pets that require a lot of planning,…

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Oh, The Places You’ll Go: Memorable Pet Travel Destinations

Your intrepid pet may be ready to cross state borders again, but where should you go this time around? There are so many incredible pet travel destinations across our country, it can almost be an accomplishment to simply decide where to make all those sweet, relaxing, and playful memories. To make it easier for you…

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Debunking Common Pet Myths

Although most of us don’t believe the more off-the-wall pet superstitions, like cats stealing the breath of babies (yes, people once believed this), there are still a number of pet myths out there.   The trouble with these myths is that they often result in neglect, abuse, and other unfortunate consequences for innocent animals. That…

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Texas Tips: Rattlesnake Safety for Pets

Most of us who have lived in Texas have encountered a snake or two. While many snakes are absolutely harmless, there are certainly a few that can cause trouble, especially for our curious pets. It is important for Texans to know a little bit about which slithering surprises to steer clear of and to understand…

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