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7 Tips to Keep Your Dogs Happy and Safe This Holiday Season

By PetSafe Guest

From cookie decorating to ugly sweater parties, the holidays are in full swing. With all the hustle and bustle that comes with this cheerful season, it is important to keep the safety of your furry friends in mind. Here are 7 tips to keep your pets happy and healthy this holiday season.

1. Reserve human food for yourself

It is good to provide your pets with a small treat once in a while. However, give them pet treats or pet-friendly foods such as peanut butter, chicken, or cheese. Certain human foods, especially traditional holiday foods, are high in sugar, seasonings, and fat which can make your pets sick. Keep the pumpkin pie for yourself and give your pup a sweet treat of their own.

2. Ensure hydration

Although it may be cold outside, and your pup may not be panting as he did in the summer months, it is important to remember your furry friend’s hydration. Drinking...

The 6 Ways an Easy Walk Harness® Can Make Walks Easier

By PetSafe Guest

Does your dog pull while walking? If so, you know the feeling all too of heading out the door for a nice walk only to be dragged around, making the walk feel more like a game of tug a war. If your dog tends to pull, wearing a standard neck collar can cause damage to the delicate throat area while...

5 Ways to Cat-proof Your Holiday Decorations

By Sandy Robins

Cats swinging from Christmas trees and dangling from holiday decorations make great viral video entertainment but it’s not so funny when the live action and ensuing chaos is happening in your own living room. Not to mention it can also be very dangerous.Here are five ways to cat-proof your festive...

How Do You Install an In-Ground Fence?

By Justin Young

Have you been thinking about installing an In-Ground Fence™ system at your home? Wondering what the steps are and how difficult it would be to install? Follow these 4 easy steps to make installing your new fence a breeze.

Doing Flea Patrol in Your Home

By Sandy Robins

In many states, fleas are a year-round problem. But these parasites are at their worst in the hot summer months particularly in the humid parts of the country.News flash. Fleas only spend 20 percent of their time on pets and the rest of the time in your home! The best way to see if they have...

Moving with Pets: What You Need to Know

By Sandy Robins

Many families move to new neighborhoods or even different states over the summer before the school semesters begin. Moving is stressful for pets as they pick up on the vibes in the household and the unusual activity that precedes a move. Thus, it’s important to pay special attention prior to the...

Doghouse Repairs Month: Time to Primp Out Your Canine’s “Apartment”

By Sandy Robins

July is Doghouse Repairs Month. While in many households our dogs share our beds, it’s still nevertheless a good idea to have a doghouse that can offer shade and general weather protection when the family is outdoors relaxing or entertaining.There are some really fabulous doghouse designs that are...