Flying with your pet this summer? What you need to know? We’ve listed a couple of tips for you: Before you book your ticket check with your airline on their pet policies; for example, American Airlines will allow cats and dogs only, other pets would be a NO GO! If you cross into another state, ...
Bringing pet dogs to work will reduce stress and boost morale US researchers found those with access to dogs were less stressed as the day went on than those who had none. The researchers suggested access to dogs boosted morale and reduced stress levels, whether people had access to their own pets or other people’s. ...
$10 Cats want homes! Cats have become the celebrities of the internet. It seems that cats are everywhere – except your lap. But you can change that when you adopt from the Dumb Friends League. During May, you can adopt a cat one year old and older, for only $10. All cat adoptions include spay/neuter surgery, ...
Do you prefer animals to people? A UK poll conducted on 1,000 people in March 2013 reveals pet owners prefer to hug their animals rather than a close relative when feeling low! One in five has cancelled social plans to be with their pet, March’s survey conducted by OpinionMatters found. The survey suggested that one in ...
Beat the Mosquitoes and Protect Your Dog’s Heart! Dr. Lauren Barrow, Parkside Animal Health Center Now that the cold winter weather is behind us (hopefully), it’s time to talk about preventing dangerous mosquito-born diseases such as heartworm. To make it simple, heartworm is exactly as it sounds– worms in the heart. It is a disease that spreads when ...
Did you know that slippery elm can be useful for both dogs and cats? Otherwise known as the soothing herb it will sooth the digestive track and absorb irritants. Both cats and dogs who have Irritable Bowel Syndrome will benefit from using this herb. This herb is also a great hair ball remedy for cats. It allows ...
How often should I bath my dog? Generally, the fewer baths the better. Bathing strips the skin of natural oils and can cause dry, itchy skin which may lead to scratching and subsequent infection. Infrequent baths may keep the dog happier but at the end of the day, no dog owner wants a dirty, ...
How can you calm your pet during a storm The wind is howling, and storm is coming. Your pet is in panic. What can you do? Here is a good tip that can help with calming your pet during storms. Build a storm bunker: Find a dark, quiet, and easily accessible place such as a basement, ...
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Paws & Read Magazine is enlightening, enjoyable, and exciting, a must for every pet lover. Paws & Read features an insightful series of articles including guidelines on pet care, wellbeing, and rescue stories, pets with jobs, new merchandise reviews, and breed/species profiles. Each issue helps you and your pet get the utmost out of life.