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Ten Pet Travel Safety Tips
If you are planning a road trip this summer and considering bringing your pet, be sure to plan ahead to ensure a safe and comfortable trip for everyone.Traveling with a pet involves more than just loading the animal in the back seat and motoring off-especially if you will be driving...
Top Five Dog Friendly Vacation Spots
According to Home Away, the best vacations for dogs usually involve a vacation rental that gives you and your dog a home away from home and a new place to explore.Number one on the list is Lake Placid, NY. High in the Adirondacks, Lake Placid is a gorgeous four-season vacation...
Meet the Dog Fence Experts, the Schay's
Karl and Catherine Schay are local Dog Fence Experts who will design and install an American-made pet fence system for your dog or cat, plus follow up with GentleSteps training, service, and support.Pet StopⓇ Pet Management Systems is the only locally owned, designed, and manufactured pet containment provider in South-East...
National Heat Awareness Day
Did you know that heat is one of the leading weather-related killers in the United States resulting in hundreds of fatalities each year and even more heat-related illnesses?According to the National Weather Service, "When the body heats too rapidly to cool itself properly, or when too much fluid or salt...
Keeping It Local – FreshMagic Crystal Litter
Leo Lane, a Berwyn resident and St. Joseph’s University graduate, is the founder of FreshMagic cat litter. FreshMagic, the first crystal cat litter introduced in the United States, pulls moisture from droppings and minimizes odor. Odor control is the most desirable benefit for all cat owners.So what makes Leo so...
Can Your Pet Give You Lyme?
Can your pet give you Lyme Disease?Well, the simple answer is No; however, the answer is not that simple.Lyme disease is one of the most common tick-transmitted diseases in the world, but it only causes symptoms in 5-10% of infected dogs. So how does this affect you? Your pet can...
Mild Winter: Pesky Bugs
April showers bring May flowers, but they can also bring an onslaught of pesky, harmful bugs.Because of the mild winter coupled with an early spring, the bug population is up, and ticks that have traditionally been killed off due to very cold winters spanning several months are thriving. You may...
Irish Dog Breeds
Did you know that the Irish have produced some of the most curious, independent, and enthusiastic dogs in the world? Test your knowledge by checking out the list of top Irish Dog Breeds compiled by PET MD.Irish SetterIts distinctive and eye-catching deep red mahogany coat and full, silky hair makes...
Delco SPCA to Hold Fundraisers
The Delco SPCA will hold fundraisers in both March and April to help support its causes. Offering a little something for everyone, they will sponsor the 2nd Annual Delco SPCA’s St. Pitty’s Day Pub Crawl , a more family friendly St. Pitty's Day Weekend, a Rescued on the Runway Cocktail...
Easter, Spring Pet Hazards
[caption id="attachment_49286" align="alignleft" width="200"] Photo: Cheryl G.[/caption]Easter is early this year, Sunday, March 27, 2016, and while it means fun times for our human family - Easter egg hunts, colorful baskets, and lilies - it could mean real trouble for some of our four-legged family members.In order to ensure your...
Animal Planet to Feature Penn Vet
Penn Vet announced in early February that Animal Planet is in production of an all-new series, PENN VET (WT), produced for the network by High Noon Entertainment - the same ones who produced Cake Boss. PENN VET features the first ever behind the scenes look at the University of Pennsylvania’s...
Meet John L. Ford ITeach Dogs
John L. Ford, personal-in-home dog trainer, has been servicing the Philadelphia area and its suburbs for over 20 years, and he has worked with over 3,000 dogs of all ages, sizes, breeds, and temperaments.John has been featured on channel 6 ABC Visions and channel 3 CBS. He’s conducted several speaking...