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It's High Anxiety Season Again!

by Aimee Amodio

Yesterday at 07:21 PM

Here in the States, the Fourth of July (and the weeks surrounding) is a high anxiety time for pets -- thanks to the fireworks. They've been setting off fireworks in my neighborhood for at least a week now, with the big day itself still to come.

Dogs and Cats Living Together: Six Month Update

by Aimee Amodio

29 Jun 2009 11:25 AM

Wow, has it been six months already? By my calendar, it has. Back in January, the dogs and I moved in with roommates who have two cats.

Diary of a Cat Care B&B: Tiny Whirlwind!

by Aimee Amodio

24 Jun 2009 11:08 AM

It's time for another wacky adventure from the cats-only boarding facility! I've mentioned that the first thing I do in the mornings is clean. There are litter pans to change, bedding to shake out, and walls and floors to wipe.

Fun and Free Activities for People and Pets

by Aimee Amodio

21 Jun 2009 11:10 AM

I've heard it said (and said it myself): a bored pet can be a destructive pet. Many animals are happiest when they have a job, be it herding sheep or performing tricks. But if your pet isn't "employed" you can still keep him or her entertained.

Indoor Activities for Stir-Crazy Pets

by Aimee Amodio

16 Jun 2009 12:06 PM

Bad weather can be tough on pets AND owners -- your usual walks or yard time are cut short, sometimes for days on end. How can you keep your pets entertained and yourself sane? Here are a few ideas. Homemade toys can provide a few minutes (or hours) of entertainment so you can get some peace.

Drawing the Line: At-Home Care or the Vet's Office?

by Aimee Amodio

12 Jun 2009 09:05 AM

Moose's recent illness has had me thinking a lot about my judgement as a pet owner. Because Moose often has a sensitive stomach, I often end up treating him at home. This last time, we needed the vet.

What is it about Moose and Summer?

by Aimee Amodio

09 Jun 2009 09:35 AM

Oh yes, it's time for another thrilling installment of How My Dog Moose Tried to Scare Me to Death. A quick recap: in June of 2007, Moose slipped his collar and got hit by a car. He broke his tail very close to the base of his spine, and had to have the whole thing removed.

FDA Approves Cancer Drug for Canines

by Aimee Amodio

05 Jun 2009 11:15 AM

When our four-legged friends battle cancer, they often do it using the same medications used to fight cancer in humans. Until this week, human cancer drugs were the only type of cancer drug available to veterinarians. But now the U.S.

Diary of a Cat Care B&B: No Surrender

by Aimee Amodio

02 Jun 2009 03:31 PM

The weekends are relatively quiet at the cats-only boarding facility. Once in a while, we get a walk-in -- someone who needs to pick up some prescription food from the vet side of the building.

Hot Pavement and Pets

by Aimee Amodio

29 May 2009 05:41 PM

It may well be the hottest day of the year -- so far, which isn't saying much considering it's not even officially summer yet. The Weather Channel reports that it is currently 88 degrees Fahrenheit, and I just got back from a quick walk with the doggies.



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