NW Pet Support

Feature Article #1

Pet Food Tips

Happy New Year! With many people focused on resolutions to get healthier in the New Year, Pets are included! As part of Banfield’s January Pet Food and Fitness month, they are providing the following “food and fitness” tips, which can help!

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Feature Article #2

12 Things to Consider Before You Buy Your Aquarium

Aquariums are a wonderful hobby, providing hours of restful, beautiful entertainment. They can be a great way for children to learn about ecosystems, and they can help to relieve the stress of everyday life. They do require some work, thought, and planning, and this article will help you to get started.

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Feature Article #3

What To Do If Your Pet Is Poisoned

Don’t panic. Rapid response is important, but panicking can interfere with the process of helping your pet.

Take 30 to 60 seconds to safely collect and have at hand any material involved. This may be of great benefit to your vet and/or APCC toxicologists, as they determine what poison or poisons are involved.

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Feature Article #4

Ten Tips on Coping with Pet Loss

Anyone who considers a pet a beloved friend, companion, or family member knows the intense pain that accompanies the loss of that friend. Following are some tips on coping with that grief, and with the difficult decisions one faces upon the loss of a pet.

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Feature Article #5

Buying a Bird: Important Considerations

Birds can be wonderful pets. They can bring years of enjoyment into a home. However, owning a bird takes no less responsibility than owning a dog or a cat. Make sure you take the time to do your homework and research the species you want before you get one. Start by making a list of [...]

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Feature Article #6

What is Pet Insurance?

Pet Insurance offers accident and illness coverage for your dog or cat and financial protection for you! Your pet is a part of your family, prepare for the unexpected. Pet insurance helps to alleviate the financial stress associated with your dog’s or cat’s healthcare needs through a selection of affordable easy to understand pet insurance programs.

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Feature Article #7

Keep Pets Safe During the Holidays

The holidays are a time to decorate and share good times with friends and family. However, the same treats and trimmings considered harmless for humans could be a serious health risk for their pets. The ASPCA is offering pet owners some helpful hints to help their pets happy, healthy and stress free.

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Feature Article #8

Pet Owners: Be Prepared for An Emergency

As wildfires raged through Southern California this past summer and concern has been heightened about the conditions of the animals affected by the inferno, the Cat Adoption Team (CAT) reminds pet owners across the region to get prepared for a crisis, emergency, or disaster. All pet owners should have an emergency supply kit for their animals…

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Feature Article #9

Herp Spotlight: Dumeril’s Boa

The Dumeril’s Boa is a stout-bodied, well-proportioned snake that reaches lengths of five to seven feet and sometimes, even more. Like many boas in captivity, if kept under optimal conditions they tend to live long lives of at least 20 to 30 years.

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