A Sitting For a Cause Blog Featuring All Things Pet-Related
We’ve all had that experience: Whiskers starts digging their claws into the brand new sofa and now there are scratch marks all over it. Some people spray them with water or say, “No,” in a firm tone to have them understand the consequences. However, there are some owners who start considering declawing their cat. From what I’ve seen, many pet […]
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With so many animals in the world who need a loving home it is easy for a household to have pets that may be on different levels of the food chain. My girlfriend and I have both rats and a cat in our home, and this combination usually surprises people. We have been able to make it work by putting […]
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Every animal lover knows the feeling of wanting a new animal right now. I know I tend to think about how great a new pet would be instead of what new responsibilities I would be taking on. With my rats, I rushed into the decision and there were things I didn’t expect that I had to deal with. Rats are […]
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With winter just beginning and many forecasted incidents of snow and ice on the horizon, it’s important to revisit some tips on keeping your pets safe in the frigid temperatures. While the ASPCA website recommends keeping your pets inside, sometimes letting them out is unavoidable. Here are tips on how to keep your pets safe in cold weather! One of […]
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With the holidays well underway, it’s always a good idea to have a refresher course on holiday dangers to pets. The last thing you want to have happen during the holidays is for your furry loved one’s health to be at risk! Here are some common decorations you should keep away from your pets: Mistletoe and Holly: According to the […]
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Today I wanted to tackle a question most people don’t necessarily want to think about: Do you have a plan for your pet in the event you pass away? I’m currently on a family vacation in Kauai and was adamant about making sure I had my affairs in order before we boarded our plane last week because if something were to happen […]
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Recently, a friend of mine has been worrying about her cat. She got a new job and her schedule changed to her being gone for a few hours on days that she wasn’t normally gone. She would come home to find her cat being uncharacteristically clingy and acting really sick. After a few hours of her being home, the cat […]
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Have you ever heard someone talk about getting a microchip for their pet and wondered what they were talking about or why someone would want to get their pet micro chipped? Getting your pet micro chipped is a back up for having a collar and tags. If your pet should happen to get lost or stolen, it is all too […]
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We all know about secondhand smoke. It’s the aroma and cloud of smoke given off as you walk past someone who is smoking or an area where someone has smoked. We know the side effects of secondhand smoke are even worse than the actual side effects of firsthand smoke, but did you know that secondhand smoke can be just as […]
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It’s almost that time of year again! The time of year when we celebrate America’s independence from Britain with cook-outs, pool parties, and the age old tradition of setting off fireworks. While us humans look forward to sitting on our front porches or on city squares with loved ones and watching the colorful spectacle, our furry four legged friends may […]
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