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The holiday season is a stressful, hectic time, but it can also be a downright dangerous season for pets. Being aware of the hidden dangers that lurk in everything from holiday food and decorations to family visits is essential for all pet owners to safeguard their furred, feathered and scaled family members. Top 10 Holiday Dangers to Pets – And How to Keep Safe Many holiday things we enjoy – special foods and feasts, enchanting decorations, twinkling lights, gifts, visits from family and friends – can actually be dangerous to pets. Fortunately, avoiding these dangers is easy once we understand...

The holidays are a time of lighthearted cheer and spending quality time with loved ones. Of course, this includes your favorite, four-legged friends! We have tips that will keep your furry friends in check when it comes to preparing them for guests in your home, keeping them calm and quiet, and which festive foods are off-limits for pets. Preparing your pet for guests You know your pet best and whether they tend to be well-behaved and courteous with guests or if they transform into a hurricane of yipping, jumping and becoming a little too excited. Nervous, easily-upset pets can be...

An aquarium can be a beautiful addition to your home, especially when it is a thriving, active ecosystem with different varieties of fish swimming peacefully together. If you aren't careful, however, the fish you add to your tank may end up fighting and killing one another, with large fish eating smaller ones, and the smallest fish hiding rather than exploring their environment. An aggressive tank is also a stressful one, and if the fish aren't living comfortably together, they can be subject to more illnesses because of their uncertain environment. So how can you find fish that live well together?...

Choosing the right clothing, shoes and accessories for different occasions can be a challenge, especially when fashion trends change across decades, years, seasons and even day-to-day depending on the situation. But what about your pet's fashions? Their wardrobe may not be as large or their fashion sense as astute, but understanding the current trends in pet apparel can help you be sure your pet is always safe, comfortable and stylish. Why Bother With Clothes for Pets? At first it may seem silly to buy clothes for pets that are already equipped with fur, feathers, padded feet and other natural attire....

The summer is coming to an end, but that doesn't mean fleas and ticks no longer pose a problem for your beloved pets. September still offers plenty of warm days and opportunities for these little critters to cozy up to your four-legged friends. Here are a few tips and tricks to keep ticks and fleas away from your pets. Prevention products are worth the investment. Stop ticks and fleas before they get the chance to make a home in your house. Topical or oral prevention products are an easy way to keep your dogs and cats pest-free. Keep grass short to...