Category Archives: Healthy Hound and Frisky Feline

March 15, 2013 / Natalie Lester

How to introduce a new cat to your home

By Dr. Julie Albright, PetSafe Small Animal Behavioral Chair at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine Are you considering adding another cat to your household? Owning multiple cats can be a lot of fun, but also frustrating if … Continue reading →

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February 17, 2013 / Roslyn Ayers

Can’t we all just get along? Getting dogs and cats to live happily ever after

By Roslyn Ayers, PetSafe Web Content Specialist When I first considered bringing a dog into our all-cat home, the first thing I was worried about was getting the cats used to a dog. None of our 4 cats had ever … Continue reading →

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February 5, 2013 / Natalie Lester

What snoring says about your dog’s health

  By Kim Boatman for The Dog Daily Does your dog’s snoring keep you up at night? “We seem to put up with dog snoring more than spouse snoring,” says Dr. Bernadine Cruz, a Laguna Hills, Calif., veterinarian and nationally … Continue reading →

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January 25, 2013 / Natalie Lester

New Lickety Stik Flavors Giveaway

By Natalie Lester, Brand Communications Specialist I can’t believe January 2013 is almost over! This month has flown by, and I hope the year slows down a little bit so we can enjoy it! How are you and your pet … Continue reading →

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January 6, 2013 / Jim Tedford

How to help your pet have a healthy new year

By Jim Tedford, Director of Animal Welfare Initiatives and Alliances Like millions of us, did you resolve to get fit in 2013? Do you have a plan for making that happen? And what about your dogs…could they stand to lose … Continue reading →

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December 12, 2012 / Natalie Lester

When does a Christmas accident turn into an emergency?

By Michelle Mullins, CPDT-KA, PetSafe Training and Behavior Education Department Manager Pet emergencies can happen at any time. However the holidays can provide additional challenges with the increased travel and festivities that accompany them. By recognizing an emergency and having … Continue reading →

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November 23, 2012 / Natalie Lester

Diabetes in Pets: Recognition and Prevention

By Patrick Mahaney, VMD, CVA Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist Upon adopting a pet, most owners don’t consider the possibility their canine or feline companion could develop a condition such as diabetes.  It’s a disease that severely compromises a dog or … Continue reading →

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October 14, 2012 / Jim Tedford

What should we do with feral cats?

By Jim Tedford, Director of Animal Welfare Initiatives and Alliances Happy National Feral Cat Day! Alley Cat Allies, one of the nation’s leading organizations promoting the humane care of feral cats, has set aside October 16 as a day to … Continue reading →

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October 7, 2012 / Natalie Lester

What scares your pet?

By Natalie Lester, PetSafe Brand Marketing Specialist In Emma’s short life, she has explored and discovered many things she loves – like swimming! However, there have also been a few situations where she isn’t comfortable and is obviously afraid. There … Continue reading →

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September 28, 2012 / Natalie Lester

Up in the gym, Mabel’s working on her fitness

By Natalie Lester, PetSafe Brand Marketing Specialist I’ll be the first to admit I am a little fluffier around the edges than I should be, and my doctor may tell me I should lose the weight to feel better and … Continue reading →

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