Recent Pets Blog | Pet Care PostsHow Much Do You Feed Your Pets?by Aimee Amodio18 Sep 2009 11:55 AMMy dog Moose would eat until he hurt himself, if he had the opportunity. He's not what I'd call "self-regulating" when it comes to meals. If the food is there, he'll eat it. If my other dog's food is there, he'll try to eat that, too. My dog Lally, on the other hand, IS self-regulating. Indoor Activities for Stir-Crazy Petsby Aimee Amodio16 Jun 2009 12:06 PMBad 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. Irresponsible Owner Breaks Writer's Heart (Again)by Aimee Amodio20 May 2009 09:49 AMI was driving home from work yesterday and I saw something that had me pretty upset: a little white dog tied up to a car antenna in the middle of a parking lot. My first thought was: what a dumb place to tie your dog. But it isn't just stupid, it's irresponsible. It endangers the dog. Protecting Pets against Kidnappingby Aimee Amodio07 Oct 2008 01:57 PMAny pet can be at risk for kidnapping, but there are things you can do to help reduce that risk. Don't leave pets alone outside. Trust and Pet Ownershipby Courtney Mroch17 Sep 2008 10:39 AMIt requires a lot of trust to own a pet. Have you ever noticed that? I didn't understand how much trust is involved in pet ownership until all this stuff with Murphy's paw happened. Type of Care Vet Schools Can Offer Your Petby Courtney Mroch16 Sep 2008 04:24 PMYesterday I wrote about vet schools perhaps being an alternative to costly vet procedures. Something I quickly realized was that vet schools aren't just like regular vets with cheaper prices. Most require referrals from your current vet. Vet Schools: An Alternative to Costly Pet Procedures?by Courtney Mroch15 Sep 2008 10:20 AMThursday we had our meeting with the specialist to see about Murph's paw. Turns out he needs surgery. A very costly one at that, upwards of $3,000. Drat. Thursday I ran into a girl I used to play volleyball with. We got to talking about our dogs and I mentioned Murph's malady to her. Other Man vs. Animal Double Standardsby Courtney Mroch28 Aug 2008 12:41 PMI covered the double standard of euthanasia as it applies to man vs. animal, but there are other double standards, too. Spaying and Neutering I believe "castration" is the term used for humans. Man vs. Animal Double Standards: Euthanasiaby Courtney Mroch26 Aug 2008 12:27 PMOn "And I Thought Declawing Was Bad? What Gives Us the Right to Treat Our Pets That Way?by Courtney Mroch08 Aug 2008 09:17 AMAs I'm watching The Greatest American Dog, I can't help but wonder what gives us the right to treat our pets certain ways. It's something I think about from time to time anyway, but more so now that I've been watching the challenges on the show. Recent Blog Comments dallasfire says... "We have been helping a friend who started out feeding one stray, feral cat and ended up with over 10 visiting her daily." Aimee Amodio says... "You might want to start with the three suggestions above: 1) Make sure it isn't a physical problem, like a bladder infection. 2) Make sure your dogs are getting plenty of quality time with the humans. 3) Try a pheromone spray -- they can be comforting and calming." |
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