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What are you doing to ensure Fido’s safety while away from home
September 20, 2011 • Health & Wellness
Here at FIDO Friendly, we like to prepare for emergencies. In light of all the fury thrust upon the nation of late by Mother Nature (think flood, drought, wildfires, hurricane, even earthquake), it is more than apparent that our pets need to be as prepared for emergencies and evacuations as we do.
So what happens if you decide to board Fido and what would occur if an emergency popped up? Fido is...
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The Truth About Ticks…Myth vs. Fact
September 06, 2011 • Health & Wellness •
Disease-carrying ticks pose health risks to dogs and people, no matter where they live. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that ticks in every U.S. state carry diseases, and the number of tick-borne diseases is increasing.
Since signs of tick-borne diseases are difficult to recognize in both pets and humans, simple preventive measures and understanding as much as possible about...
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How to prevent your dog from being stolen: Expert weighs in
September 05, 2011 • Health & Wellness • Most Popular
Have you seen the news lately? Dognapping is on the rise and the targets as well as the criminals are not those one might suspect.
The ugly trade of pet theft is a serious problem. It is an organized, multimillion dollar business that lurks in shadows and goes unnoticed until it strikes your community, your home, your pet. Protecting your dog takes due diligence, but loving guardians need to be...
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On The Road With Rover - Car Safety for your Dog
September 02, 2011 • Travel • Health & Wellness •
I had a client who told me a story about his driving down Montana Avenue one day and hearing a sort of strange tinkling of dog tags next to his car. As it turns out, his Jack Russell Terrier had jumped out of the SUV and was merrily running alongside to catch up with dad! Thankfully, my client was able to rescue his road racer but, unfortunately, not all pet/car mishaps have such a silly and...
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How to acclimate your dog to a new home environment
September 01, 2011 • At Home • Health & Wellness •
Moving to a new home or apartment can be exciting, but very stressful, especially when it comes to acclimating your pet to their new environment. The good news is the process for acclimating a dog to a new home is very similar to doing so with a new puppy. The benefit is that the dog already knows the family, etc.
Below are just a few tips to help your pooch become more comfortable in his or...
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Governor Cuomo signs bill strengthening state animal fighting laws
August 14, 2011 • Health & Wellness • Rescue
The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) is celebrating Governor Andrew Cuomo’s signing of A.4407/S.3237 as a victory in the continued fight against organized animal fighting. The new law strengthens current state laws against animal fighting and makes attending a dog- or cockfight in New York a misdemeanor offense.
“Animal fighting is an extremely cruel, but...
