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Tuesday Tips: Disaster Preparation, Egypt and Fire!
Do you have a disaster plan for yourself and your pets? If not, make plans now! You never know when disaster will strike. For instance, I hadn’t a clue that the several “booms” yesterday followed by a...
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Woof Wednesday: Ask Amy, Puppy Baths & Skunk-icity
Magic loves water–for play! Bathes are a different story. Last week during a ramble through the 13 acres of our Rosemont homestead, Magical-Dawg emerged from the treeline and scared my husband half to...
View ArticleWoof Wednesday: Heat Stroke, Hot Weather Games & Pit Bull-Kitten Luv
”Savannah Dogs may be “man’s best friend,” but parrots, cats, lizards and horses also form connections to human beings. Not only can having a pet cheer you up and reduce your stress levels, but your...
View ArticleWoof Wednesday: Dog Water Maniacs
”Magical-Dawg Is your dog a water baby? Today’s Ask Amy responds to a reader with a “water maniac” dog who can’t seem to stay dry no matter what. Some dogs come by the urge due to breeding, such as...
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Woof Wednesday: Awful Abscess!
Shaved Magic… This time he needed to be shaved and the spot lanced and cleaned out for it to drain. The veterinarian found no wound. It was apparently a “sterile abscess” which means the underlying...
View ArticleWoof Wednesday: Hot Dogs & Summer Safety
I live in N. Texas where 108 degree weather has everyone not under the collar. Just imagine how pets feel with a fur coat. Cats and dogs risk sunburn, pad burns and life-threatening heatstroke without...
View ArticleFeline Friday: Kitty Claws & Pedicures
Sneaking up on Seren-kitty can have dire consequences. I was reminded of this during our bi-weekly session trimming her claws. Yes, she gets regular pedicures, especially since she’s gotten older....
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Furry Friday: Allergic to (Achoo!) Pets? Here’s Help!
Even fur-less cats like this Sphynx could potentially cause you to sneeze! Sensitive people don’t react to the pet hair at all. Instead a specialized protein found in the saliva and skin causes the...
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First Aid Pet Medicine Chest
Image Copr. Amy Shojai, CABC While your veterinarian diagnoses and prescribes for your pet’s health issues, first aid as well as minor problems may benefit from human medicines. Let’s face it, Fido and...
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Frig Fails & Dryer Danger! How to Keep Pets Safe From Appliances
Anything your puppy can reach is potential for problems! Image © Lisa Calvert/Flickr Stoves and ovens, dishwashers, clothes dryers, garbage disposals and other appliances are convenient for us but can...
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Cold Protection for Hot Dogs & Cats
THIS would be Karma’s answer…if Magic would let him snuggle! Image Copr. Drago_Nika/DepositPhotos.com Do your fur-kids enjoy the cold weather? Or do they use shivery days to campaign for more lap time?...
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#Blizzard Hazards and Carbon Monoxide Danger
Photo courtesy of DepositPhotos.com There’s a major disconnect for me today–while much of the East is dealing with the 2015 Blizzard, here in N. Texas our forecast is for a 70-degree sunny day. But...
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Cats & Easter Lilies, A Deadly Combo!
What’s WRONG with this picture??? Image Courtesy of DepositPhotos.com This is a repeat of a column I write nearly every year to warn pet lovers and especially those with cats. The gorgeous lily makes...
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Pet Rescue Breathing & CPR Saves Cat & Dog Lives
Did you know that April is First Aid Awareness Month? You can save your dog or cat’s life by knowing how to do pet CPR and how to perform rescue breathing. Pets suffer brain injury and death if oxygen...
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Heatstroke, Hot Dogs & Cool Cats: How to Keep Pets Safe with First Aid
Dogs pant to cool off. All images courtesy of DepositPhotos.com Fun in the sun can quickly turn to tragedy if pet owners don’t take precautions to prevent cat and dog heatstroke. Pet heatstroke is...
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How to Make Pets Vomit
Most often we think of cat or dog vomiting as a bad, scary thing, but learning how to make your pet vomit could actually save his life. I’ve written about this before, but lately, I’ve had a number of...
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Poison Alert! 199 Pet Poisonous Plants & What to Do
‘Tis the season for decking the hall with garlands and more. I received an email from ProFlowers.com with this great infographic to share, and it seemed particularly timely. Of course, my advice is to...
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CAT FACTS, Your Everything Book for #Cats and Kittens!
EBOOK REGULARLY $9.99 PRE-ORDER UNTIL DECEMBER 29 KINDLE PRE-ORDER DISCOUNT $4.99! CAT FACTS is the culmination of my more than 25 years as a pet journalist, with information gleaned from the 400+...
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Hot Weather Safety for Pets
Hot Weather Safety for Pets Hot cars kill dogs. I live in N. Texas where it’s not unusual for weather to have everyone hot under the collar. Hot weather safety for pets around here is a matter of life...
View ArticleWoof Wednesday: Ask Amy, Puppy Baths & Skunk-icity
Woof Wednesday: Ask Amy, Puppy Baths & Skunk-icity Magic loves water–for play! Bathes are a different story. Last week during a ramble through the 13 acres of our Rosemont homestead, Magical-Dawg...
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