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To the Rescue: How to Check Your Pet's Temperature
OK, now that you're aware of how to check your dog's pulse, let's move on to temperature taking. The easiest way to do this is with an ear thermometer like the Pet-Temp Instant Ear Thermometer ($40). It measures the infrared heat waves coming from the ear drum.
To the Rescue: How to Check Your Pet's Pulse
Have you ever checked your pet's pulse? Since dogs don't have "wrists," you may be wondering where to do this home test to see if a pooch is in distress or sick.
The best place to check the pulse is the inner side of midthigh (where the arrow points).
Ways to Keep Halloween Fun, Not Frightful, For Furry Friends
The decorations are up and the candy's bought, but have your prepped your pets for this big day? Remember never force an animal into an outfit and keep him out of harm's way.
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To the Rescue: How to Safely Pick Up a Cat
As often as you see mama cats carrying kittens by the scruff of the neck, this is not a safe way to hold a grown cat — even lightweight felines are too heavy to be supported properly by just that excess, loose skin. However, you may still see your vet use this technique (with another hand under the rear), since it causes the cat to go limp long enough to lift her on the table or slip a med.
So what's the best way to approach and pick up a kitty pal?
Get Pet Moving Tips Inspired by Matthew Broderick
Who'd think that a picture of Matthew Broderick walking a dog would give me such inspiration!? While he and SJP prepare a home for two lil (baby) bundles, movers cleared out their house, he brought out the family pooch . .
To the Rescue: Make Kitty's Playtime Fun (For Both of You)
Pets provide endless hours of entertainment but, keep in mind, what's funny to us, may not always be fun for them! When frolicking with a feline, feathers and other temptations are commonplace, but you've got to let her (or him) win!
I don't mean always giving in and tossing over the prey toy, but think how annoying keep away is .
To the Rescue: 9 Tips For Kitty Care and Conundrums
I live in a dog house. That is to say, sometimes my dog, North, lets me in his territory. Though we don't share our space with any kitties, I know many of you do.
Two Bucks Reduces Clutter When Reusing Shopping Bags
Even though plastic bags were outlawed at San Francisco supermarkets and retail pharmacies back in November 2007, there are still stores that offer these bags –– or compostable alternatives – with takeout or other purchases. Since, I want to make the most of those bags I do take while out and about, I'm storing them in this pretty pink Rationell Variera dispenser ($2) from IKEA.
That way, when I'm not toting a leash with a Bags On Board or BonTon attached, I can stash one of these sacks in the drawer of his carseat or carrier pocket and eliminate clutter under my sink to continue Spring cleaning even when the season's over.
To the Rescue: Earthquake Safety For Pets
This morning, many of us felt a small earthquake here in San Francisco . . .
Five Steps to the Best Stuffed Kongs
North loves his Kong ($6 and up) frozen with peanut butter and plain, nonfat yogurt, but for some reason seems less interested when it's stuffed with treats. It's hard enough for me to squeeze them in there, so I'm betting he gets tired of working them out, too. I can never seem to fit more than three of his favorite peanut butter bones in the small style.
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