Travelling: Should Your Pet Stay or Go?

Travelling: Should Your Pet Stay or Go?

You’ve finally managed to get your well-deserved vacation and wish to spend it exploring the amazing places that your country has to offer? Are Australian roads calling you for a trip full of excitement and adventure? It sounds wonderful. But then, what will you do with your furry pal? Having a pet is a blessing in so many ways, but when it comes to travelling, you may find yourself torn between bringing your pet with you or leaving them at home. Both options come with plenty of worrying on your part; in that sense you need to carefully consider all of your choices and be very realistic.

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The all new fashion fads - Dog clothing

So, you thought that this was only you who could stock different clothing items in your wardrobe? Well, not really! Your pet too has many options to choose from in dog clothing. From modern jackets to chic sweat suits, your pet has heaps of options to select from.

Amidst various other items for dog clothing, dog jackets are the most popular. Irrespective of the style you want, you are certain to find one for your pet. Pretend fur, hoodies, turtle necks, thermal hoods, padded jackets...you name it and you are bound to have it.

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Getting rid of dog hair

Dogs are the most popular companion animals as more than 37% of households have a dog for a pet. Dogs are noted to have an affectionate and loyal nature thus it would not be surprising if people choose dogs to be their pets. However, dog ownership brings not only joyous moments with the pet but frustrations as well.

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How to Handle Pet Training and its Importance

Pet training is really important since you, as the owner, are able to control the things that your pet should do and teach him or her about discipline and obedience. It is a given that there are times that pets are really difficult to tame, especially when someone just handed a pet to you as a gift. You will have a hard time making him understand the things that should be done since he has grown up in a different environment before he was handed over to you.

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Should you allow your dog to lick you?

Do you like to allow your dog to lick your body and your face? While some pet owners find the idea of being licked to be disgusting, others consider licking to be a loving gesture that helps them bond even further with their pet. If you like to allow your pet to lick you, however, you might want to think again.

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5 Simple Ways to Prevent Obesity In Pets (Cats And Dogs)

Is your dog or cat slowly becoming obese? Here are five simple ways to address that concern.

Garfield the cat is perhaps the most popular obese pet. For many people, he’s cute and adorable. It’s a good thing that Garfield is just a comic character because if he was a real cat, I would have really been concerned with his weight.

You see, obese cats like Garfield are more prone to sugar diabetes. They are also more likely to suffer from various ailments as a result of excess weight. And cats aren’t the only ones who are prone to obesity-related health problems. Dogs, too, are equally at that risk.

Aside from diabetes, some of the health problems that may arise due to obesity are:

  • Heat intolerance
  • Hypertension
  • Respiratory problems
  • Liver disease
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Poor immune system function
  • Increased risk of cancer

Obviously, you don’t want your cat or dog to suffer from any of these problems. That’s why you should keep in mind the following ways to prevent obesity in cats:

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