Pets

Our four-legged friends are constant reminders to live life fully I have had dogs in my life for the past 23 years. To be exact, I have had Labrador retrievers in the fabric, heart, and soul of my life since I went with my wife,…
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Make the most of outdoor time with your dog by planning well Living in East Tennessee at the foot of the Great Smoky Mountains and the Cumberland Plateau, it’s easy to find space outdoors where you can spend a good amount of time…
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Pre-planning is key to traveling well with your furry friend As summer looms, let’s talk about vacation plans and how our four-legged members of the family fit in. As you pre-plan for your trips, reach out to any hotel you are…
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For successful socialization, the trick is starting young Many pet owners resist going to dog parks for fear of their own dog misbehaving. So what is dog park etiquette? We all have to remember that none of our dogs will be reading this…
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Pets love to play and it’s up to us to keep them safe Now that the holidays are over, make sure that all those toys your pet happily received over the holidays are both safe and fun. For dogs, make sure that the toy has no parts that…
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What to consider when choosing veterinary care The holiday season is upon us, and there is no better gift to give your pet than proper veterinary care. Pets can’t tell you in words when they feel bad so you need to be prepared when the…
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Humans don’t have a lock on annoying symptoms Oh my! It’s allergy season again for Rugby, my toy poodle. It manifests as incessant licking of his paws, and I find saliva pools on furniture and bedding. My wife finds it quite…
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It’s always a great time to adopt a shelter animal We may not be that happy about extra time at home, but our pets are! My two Great Pyrenees dogs, Bear and Lola, couldn’t believe their good fortune as coronavirus changed my work…
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Do dogs care about their hairstyle? Do they care about how they look? I know we humans care about how our dogs look. Based on my frequent visits to New York City, I believe the designer dog and her coat has become the new status…
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Daniel Turducken Stinkerbutt breaks boundaries as the hottest new support animal. Carla Fitzgerald worked as a horse carriage driver until a wreck left her physically and psychologically damaged. It took months for her to learn how to…
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