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Spring is a time of renewal, warmer weather, and blooming flowers. But for pets, the season also brings potential dangers like allergies and an increase in pesky critters. As a pet parent, it’s essential to take proactive steps to keep your furry friends safe and comfortable. Here’s what you need to know about protecting your pet from seasonal threats. 1. Understanding Spring Allergies in Pets Just like humans, pets can suffer from seasonal allergies. Pollen from trees, grass, and flowers can trigger allergic reactions in dogs and cats, leading to symptoms such as: Excessive scratching or licking Red, watery eyes...

Ideally, a natural grazing diet would meet all of your horse's nutritional needs, but that isn't always possible or practical. How, then, do you know if supplements are necessary, which ones may be best and how they can benefit your horse? Why You Might Need to Consider Supplements There are many reasons why adding supplements to your horse's diet may be helpful or even necessary. While every horse has different nutritional needs and not every horse will require supplements even in the same circumstances, factors that can influence a need for supplements include… Pasture Quality: If the only pasture available...

Many pet owners are under the impression that cats can’t be trained because they do not respond the same way that dogs do. However, any animal with the proper behavioral reinforcement can be trained. Cats are very intelligent animals and can be trained to do many tricks and behave in a way that you see fit.  I’m not saying that training a cat is easy, but it can be done. It will require a lot of patience and some creativity, but your cat will respond to training. To begin, you must first understand your cat. Cats are nothing like dogs....

Treadmills may be great for human exercise, but can they be used for dogs as well? If Fido, Spot or Rex wants to walk more than you do, a treadmill might be a suitable solution, but it is important to understand the limitations that treadmill walking presents. About Dog Treadmills Dog treadmills may have the same purpose as human exercise equipment – a moving surface for a long, continuous walk – but there are significant differences. Treadmills for dogs typically have raised sides to prevent the dog from getting its feet, tail or coat snagged in the belt or motor,...