Finding Your First Furry Friend

Written by: Aurora James of Dog Ettiquette

Perhaps you’re attending a community event where a local pet rescue organization is offering adorable animals for adoption, or maybe an acquaintance posted precious pictures of their litter of labradors that are for sale on social media. But before the cuteness quotient has you signing pet paperwork, take some time to think it through. After all, you’re making a life-changing decision for both you and your potential pet, especially if you’re considering becoming a pet owner for the first time.

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Puppy Parenting: Habits for a Long, Healthy Life

Written by: Rebecca Welters of Pawesome Kitty

Dogs can live up to 20 years. That’s a long time to have a canine companion. If you want to make the most out of those years, you have to focus on health and wellness, and that starts with your dog’s fitness and nutrition.

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10 Things to Consider Before Buying a Kitten

Written by: Rebecca Welters of Pawesome Kitty

If you are thinking about introducing a furry ball of energy into your home, there are some things you should know about first. Owning a kitten is not easy and it requires a lot of time, energy and commitment.

You should only commit to bringing a kitten into your home if you are 101% sure that it’s a) the right environment for one and b) right and manageable for you. Here are 10 things you should consider before taking the plunge and getting a kitten.

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Defining Pet Dander and Simple Ways to Get Rid of It

Written by: Patrick Holmes of Home Air Quality Guides

For pet owners, few things can be more frustrating than a sensitivity or allergy to pet dander.

Your pets are your family, and you want to be able to enjoy spending time with them without worrying about sneezing, coughing or having watery, itchy eyes.

But, what is pet dander, where is it, and how can you get rid of it? If you're curious, read on.

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