Please Say, “Nooo!” to Electronic Containment Systems for Dogs
Let’s talk about how many of us have seen that dog behind the electric fence. You are out on a walk, maybe with your dog, maybe without, and a dog comes barking and lunging. Your heart stops and you jump. And then just as quickly as it started, the dog stops. He may still be barking frantically and running back-and-forth, but he suddenly stops running towards you. It’s then that you realize what it is – an underground fence that jolts the pet with an electric current via the shock… Continued
Are You Prepared for a Pet Emergency? Pet First Aid Programs Are Just a Click Away!
Pet emergencies can be scary! Having at least some knowledge of pet first aid can help pet parents know what do in these situations. We would all like our pet care professionals to know what to do in an emergency, but I would argue that it is just as important for us, the guardians, to know the basics. Having been a certified veterinary technician, I get asked by friends many questions about pet care, including what to do in an emergency. What is Pet First Aid? It is important to… Continued
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