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How This Summer’s Record Heat Wave Is Putting Pets at Risk

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Let’s go over heat wave pet safety, This summer’s heat wave has broken records across much of the country. Cities from Baltimore to New Orleans to Rapid City have seen feels-like temperatures climb past 110 degrees, and animal shelters in several states are reporting a steady rise in pets brought in with heat exhaustion. For …

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Training a Rescue Dog With an Unknown History

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Let’s discuss training a rescue dog with unknown history. Bringing home a rescue dog is one of the most rewarding things a pet parent can do, and one of the most unpredictable. Unlike a puppy, whose blank slate you’re shaping from day one, a rescue dog with an unknown history arrives with a lifetime of …

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Senior Pet Transportation: A Complete Travel Guide

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Senior Pet Transportation: Special Considerations for Older Dogs and Cats. Relocating with a senior pet comes with a different set of questions than moving a younger, healthier animal. A cross-country flight or long ground transport that a young dog handles without much fuss can be genuinely risky for an aging pet with arthritis, heart disease, …

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Why Is My Cat Gaining Weight? A Nutritionist’s Guide to Feline Weight Management

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Feline obesity is the most common preventable disease in cats, and it tends to creep up quietly. A cat doesn’t go from lean to overweight overnight. It happens gradually, a little softer around the middle each year, until one day a pet parent realizes their cat looks noticeably different from the cat in photos from …

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How do I Keep my Cat Calm During a Long-Distance Move?

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The PetWorks Pet Care Services Marketplace Complete Guide for Stress-Free Cat Relocation Travel. Moving to a new home can be exciting for pet parents, but for cats, a long-distance move can feel overwhelming. Cats are creatures of habit, and changes to their environment, daily routine, and familiar surroundings can create significant stress. Whether you are …