Tag Archives: pet care

When You Have to Leave Your Pet Home

As pet owners, we all understand that it is not always possible to bring one’s pets with us when we go out of town on vacation. So, when this happens — when we are unable to travel with our dog … Continue reading

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Are Your Kids Ready for a Pet?

Sometimes, the answer to today’s blog post is ambiguous — are your children ready for a pet? Maybe yes, maybe no — and it is difficult to know for sure. Today concludes our two-week series on pet adoption, and I … Continue reading

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Keep Your Pet Safe This 4th of July

On Monday, I shared about the Thundershirt, and the ways in which it works to help your dog deal with the stress and anxiety of the impending fireworks displays during this weekend’s July 4th festivities. With the weekend upon us, … Continue reading

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Why You Need to Microchip Your Cat

Most of the time, Anna writes on the Pets Head to Tail blog, but today, I (Nina) am writing about something that is now near and dear to my heart. On Monday morning, my cat, Piper, was missing. Unfortunately, being an … Continue reading

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Happy Father’s Day to Pet Lovers Everywhere!

Happy Father’s Day to pet lovers everywhere! Whether you are a father to a two-footed or four-footed child, the Pets Head to Tail blog and its writers hope you had a lovely Father’s Day. One of the reasons I love … Continue reading

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Becoming a Certified Therapy Dog

Over the years, my dogs have been certified therapy dogs, helping those in hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and those struggling in various difficult situations. Certified therapy dogs bring joy, peace, and comfort to people throughout a variety of environments, and … Continue reading

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Caring for Your Pet’s Ears

Caring for your dog’s or cat’s ears may not be at the forefront of your pet care plan. With the busy-ness of life, sometimes it is all I can do to remember where I put my keys, and it seems … Continue reading

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Caring for Your Dog’s Nails: Some Important Tips

I’m in New York City right now for a book signing, and I’m having a great time! I’ll write more about my trip very soon, but for now, I’ll be sharing about the importance of caring for your dog’s nails. … Continue reading

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Common Plants Toxic to Dogs and Cats

As pet owners, it is important to protect our dogs or cats as best as possible from harm. When we go on walks, we make sure that our dogs are always on a leash. We monitor our pets’ diets. We … Continue reading

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