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Which costs more to own, cats or dog?
Wednesday, September 5th, 2012No, it’s not a trick question, and yes there is an answer.
My first response was cats, but then I was not sure….so I watched the videos in this article.
Here’s a great article from MSN Money. Watch the video and then, if you have time just wait and you’ll see a series of videos on pets and money.
Pretty good!
http://money.msn.com/saving-money-tips/post.aspx?post=2d11d5c9-30cd-4bad-8f06-e75f07a9d92b
The numbers they disclose are eye opening and I’m guessing many pet owners will be shocked at the cost of pet items.
Are these numbers similar to what you currently spend?
We want to know! Comment below.
Linda
VetLocator.com
Poll: Are cats better than dogs?
Friday, August 24th, 2012Read this article: Why are cats better than dogs (according to the Internet)?
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English Bulldog Swimming with a Life Vest
Thursday, August 23rd, 2012Choosing the right vet and forming a partnership for life – your pet’s life
Thursday, May 31st, 2012
We all have problems. The economy, who to vote for in the upcoming election, whether it’s going to rain and should you take an umbrella with you when you go out.
Problems. Yeah. They’re a part of life and we all have them.
Most people who have pets also have some sort of pet problems. For us its the cats we have. They are finicky. One of them was the runt of the litter and she arrived with some serious immune and digestive issues. Whenever I look at her it is with anxious eyes. Is she thinner? What’s she doing as far as twitching and licking. Those are the tell-tale signs of a systemic problem that may need my attention very soon.
But for all that, she’s wonderful. She’s loving. She’s a mean hunter that keeps the pests and rodents away from her home. She’s ours and we are very glad she and her brother are sharing our offices.
I’ve gotten to know her veterinarian very well and I adore him.
Finding him, however, was not an easy task. You’d think that in the business we have it would be easy to find a vet. We know hundreds, and in our local area we have dozens to choose from within a 5 minute drive of our front door. I almost feel like the Hairclub for men man when I say “Not only do we own VetLocator, but we use it too (as a reminder – and for those of you not familiar – the Hairclub for men man said “not only am I the owner but I’m a customer too” as he dramatically shows his partially bald head.
In my case I interviewed 3 or 4 veterinarians, went to one, then to another and then to a third vet. Each was OK but I did not feel what I wanted to feel. I didn’t feel a partnership with the vet or the office or something.
So I kept looking.
And my looking paid off.
I found a wonderful veterinarian that treated our little girl and changed her condition and symptoms so they were under control. Finally. I found a veterinarian who is great and his office and staff are equally wonderful. He’s a keeper and we’ve formed a good partnership on keeping Kewpie healthy.
Today our cats are mostly very healthy and it is rare I need to contact our veterinarian. Besides regular checkups I can control things pretty well from home.
But if I ever need something, have a question or an emergency I know my partner is there and the problems I am facing at the moment will be addressed and we’ll handle it together.
As I said, we all have problems. Finding the right vet and forming a pet health partnership for your pets gives you one less problem to try and solve.
And that makes things just a little, or a lot, better.
Isn’t that a nice thing?
If you are looking for a pet health partner, do what I did. Use our directory to locate the nearest ones to where you are, then interview them and the staff and office too, to find the one that is the best fit for you and your pets. It is so worth the effort.
And if you need help, you can always contact our customer care. We’re here for you too.
Linda
Daily Paws
Doggy Door — Priceless!
Thursday, May 24th, 2012Could you imagine coming home from work, to find this tiny creature napping on your couch with your dog?
Fawn followed this beagle home, right through the doggy door. This happened in Maryland recently. The owner came home to find the visitor had made himself right at home… This hit the 6 o’clock news big time.
Isn’t this adorable?
Send this to all your friends especially the animal lovers and give them a big smile.
Here are 10 Caring Animal Moms – Happy Mothers Day!
Sunday, May 13th, 2012Mother’s Day is a very special time to give thanks for all that our Moms have done in our lives. While animals may not be able to express gratitude in words to their moms, most animal moms put the survival of their children before everything else.
Here is a link to the Discovery Channel’s homage to some of the more notable animal Mom’s for this Mother’s Day, 2012.
Happy Mother’s Day!
http://animal.discovery.com/tv/a-list/creature-countdowns/moms/moms.html
Unique Gifts for Pet-Loving Mom – Happy Mothers day!
Friday, May 11th, 2012Mother’s Day is this weekend, and while it’s no secret that mothers take care of everything and everybody, in pet-owning homes that additionally signifies looking after a couple of additional “children.”
In reality, pets are considered part of the family according on to a National Pet Owners Survey executed by the American Pet Products Association. So that makes buying for the most wonderful gift for mother a little easier – especially if it seems like she has everything. For the pet-loving mom, distinctive gift ideas abound when you consider animal-themed gifts.
So here are a few fun possibilities to shower upon the “pet mom” in your life this year:
Framed Dog Art by art4cheap are an original way to celebrate the pet in your mom’s life. These unique portraits (picture on right) perfectly express pets’ personalities and add life and beauty to any home.
The FURminator Dog Brush gives mom a much-needed hand cleaning the house after furry family members. With a stainless steel de-shedding edge, the FURminator greatly reduces shedding — up to 90%! — and keeps dogs happy. Available in small, medium, and large.
Not your average dog tag! Whether her dog or cat is a Mama’s Boy or they’re BFFs, mom won’t be able to resist the unique customizable tags for pets. DogTagArt offers hundreds of full color tags that capture pets’ personalities and help ensure they find their way home if they become lost. Create custom dog tags with your own photos or artwork. Surprise mom with a tag for her favorite pet!
Minty fresh breath sure beats “doggie” and “kitten” breath and now Chambers makes unique strong mints for humans. These treats come in 3 assorted beautiful dog tins great for collecting as well. These delicious mints are great for the stylish pet-obsessed mother in your life!
Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but the purr-fect Mother’s Day gift for the cat-loving mom just might be a pair of earrings, bracelet or a necklace capturing the fun and elegance of felines. Choose from silver to multicolored jewelry that suits the taste of every feline mom.
Eye and Dream Pillows for mom are both incredibly cute and practical. These unique relaxation products, by Warm Whiskers, can be chilled to soothe tired eyes and reduce eye puffiness. They may also be warmed to relieve sinus pressure or used as a dream pillow to ease you into a deep sleep. The Eye and Dream Pillows are filled with flax seed, chamomile and lavender, products all well known for their amazing relaxation qualities. Available in adorable dog, cat, bunny, polar bear, and brown bear designs.
The Paw Plunger Dog Paw Cleaner helps mom keep both her house and her car as neat as a pin. The Paw Plunger features soft, cleaning bristles to keep mud off your pooch’s paws. Simply add warm water, dunk paws one-at-a-time, dry with a towel, and presto! No more muddy tracks.
Gift certificates are also a great way to treat pet moms. And as a bonus, many online retailers even offer e-mail gift certificates if mom is far away this year.
Happy Mothers day!