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Never Mind the “Gobblins.” What’s your Dog or Cat “Gobbling?”
October 30, 2017 • Health & Wellness
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Doorbells, shouting, and scary masks make Halloween a frightening night for our dogs and cats. Rancho Coastal Humane Society (RCHS) in Encinitas is reminding pet owners to keep their best friends (and the trick-or-treaters) safe.
"Halloween can be terrifying," according to RCHS spokes-ghost John Van Zante. "The bell rings, we run to open the door, people in costumes shout 'Trick or Treat,' they...
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Gray in the Beard Can Be Good For Your Soul
October 24, 2017 • Health & Wellness • Rescue
FIDO knows that puppies are just darn adorable and the first choice for many pet parents when considering adding a fur baby to the family. As sweet and special as this can be, it is not always the best choice for everyone. There are many instances when a Senior Pet may just be the perfect fit for your family.
Our friends Petcurean shared some great thoughts with us as to how to determine if a...
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We Are What We Eat And So Is FIDO
October 18, 2017 • Health & Wellness
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We have all heard this phrase regarding our own diets, but what about our furry family members?
Dogs and people have lived together for centuries and we are now seeing parallel trends in their health and well being. Over the last twenty-five years, as processed foods have become more available, so have the rates of obesity and infertility. 1 in 3 Americans is either overweight or obese and 54%...
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Treating Pets SAFELY on Halloween
October 10, 2017 • Health & Wellness
Halloween is upon us – a festive and fun time for families everywhere, including pets. Pet costumes have stepped up their game, so your fur kids can be included in the revelry. But what about the treating aspect of Halloween – can your pets join in on this fun as well? Petcurean’s PhD pet nutritionist Dr. Jennifer Adolphe offers these tips to treating pets around Halloween:
Steer clear of...
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How to celebrate like it’s National Dog Week EVERY Week
October 04, 2017 • Trends • Health & Wellness
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FIDO loves to celebrate companies that really put their best paw forward in being FIDO Friendly, and Tito’s Handmade Vodka is one company that walks the walk!
Tito’s Handmade Vodka, one of the very first employees was a dog! In fact, when Tito started the distillery his dog Jo was right by his side. Jo’s food attracted a revolving door of pups, fondly called “distillery dogs” and as Tito’s...
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Johnny + Lexi: Rescue Dog Turned Caretaker for Boy With Special Needs
September 28, 2017 • Health & Wellness
Johnny, was born with severe Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy. He cannot breathe on his own, cannot eat by mouth, has no control over his extremities and up until a few months ago he could only communicate with facial expressions. He must be flat on his back most of the time, which limits the life experiences that typical developing children have.
His parents thought he might want a pet so they...
