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A new season brings excitement as well as a host of new health issues with it which may affect your pet. In order to keep your furry pal safe, a few precautions can do you and your furry pal a world of good in ensuring protection all year round. Here are tips that will help you to Keep Your Pet Safe During All Seasons Safety Tips for Spring Keep your pet safe during the spring season with these tips. Be watchful of the hazardous spring-time plants. Keep spring cleaning supplies away from your pet as they are highly toxic. Pollen from trees, grass, weeds, etc can cause allergies so keep your pet indoors or refrain from going to grassy places. Safety Tips for Summer Most pets fall sick during the summer season. Here are some tips to shield your mate in summer. Keep your pet hydrated by giving him lots of fluids. Avoid taking them for walks in the hot sun because their paws are sensitive and remember they walk barefoot. Fleas and ticks are in full flow during sum

You often judge another person by his/her behavior and don’t think about the reason that made him/her behave in that manner. Same can be the case with most of the pet parents, they don't look into the reason because of which their pet is misbehaving rather they get angry and punish their pal. You also might be one of them, who are dealing with the behavioral issues of their furry pal. Although it can be very frustrating when you come home and see your favorite things are chewed or torn off by your dog, if you think logically it can be a sign of your dog’s love and nothing else. Sometimes, it becomes difficult to find out the exact reason for your dog's misbehavior. Therefore, to bring an end to this problem of yours here is the solution. There are many reasons let’s go through them one by one. 1.    Canine Anxiety Anxiety is a problem because of which even humans start behaving in a different manner and dogs are no exception to this. Anxiety can be due to many reas

Cats command the attention of onlookers wherever they go with their regal predator-like instincts and self-assurance. This is no surprise considering the lineage they share with majestic creatures like Lions and Tigers. At the same time, they are also coy when they wish to be that makes them irresistible in nature. Cat lovers may nurse a secret desire to buy or adopt a new cat who can be feed and cuddled the whole day.  However, there are certain factors that you need to take into consideration before deciding whether you are capable enough of owning your own cat: Best Guide To Owning A Cat Financial Burden Involved: There is significant expenditure involved in meeting the daily needs of a cat-like providing food, cleaning the litter box, scratching post. One also needs to invest in products like flea and tick treatments , flea collars , sprays, wormers to keep him free from parasites like fleas, worms. A first aid kit is also necessary along with toys to keep him entertaine

The summer heat is on and the temperature is rising each day. While you might be enjoying the warm days with your pets, they might also feel the heat more than you do due to their fur-covered bodies. Heatstroke is also a major concern for pets in the summer. In order to help your dog beat the heat, you can feed them will cool treats at regular intervals. Here’s a list of cool treats that will help you beat the heat in summer. •    Doggie Ice Cream Ice creams are the most conventional treats that you can give to your pets. They will always make them feel good and help them relax. Make sure you don’t feed them dairy ice-cream that we have as they can cause them GI upset. They also have too much sugar. Research online and try to make it yourself. You little hard work will really help your pet relax. •    Frozen Kong Stuffing Kong is the best stuffable dog toy that you can give to your pet. If stuffed correctly it can keep your dog busy for hours. You can fill this toy with yo

Vaccinations are important not just for humans but also for our feline friends. There are numerous diseases, which are fatal in nature but can be prevented through timely vaccinations. Similarly, different vaccinations have a different role to play in your cat’s life. Some vaccines that are at core, primary and can’t be missed for your lovable companion are known as core vaccines. Not limited to just core vaccines, there are also other non-core vaccinations, which have to be given to a cat depending upon her lifestyle. Moreover, the non-core vaccines, whether required for your kitty or not, can only be decided by your veterinarian. Thus, a vet plays an important role in deciding the type and combination of vaccines suitable for your cat. Core Vaccinations Most of the cat parents are aware of the importance of core vaccinations in a cat’s life. Core vaccines are given to protect your cat against fatal illnesses and diseases. Following are the basic and most important core vacc