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Dog Days of Summer: Keep Pets Out of the Trash!
Keep the trash safe from your nosy pets! In addition to the obvious dangers of cleaning product poisons or choking hazards, the bacteria and molds found in rotting foods can seriously endanger your furry friends . .
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Would You Use a LitterLocker to Discard the Poops?
Those with picky kitties will confirm: it's extra important to keep the litterbox clean and also key to tell what you're scooping so you don't miss a spot. But let's just say it's better seen and not smelled. Yuck.
PetSugar Street Team: Roll 'n Clean Is the Best Litterbox Ever
An essential duty of kitty ownership is cleaning up the poop — can't be avoided. Now there are plenty of pricey products that come highly recommended (like the Litter Robot); however, community member Arcsis shared her love for an affordable alternative in the Street Team —this Omega Paw Roll 'n Clean Litter Box ($29):
My favorite thing about this is you never have to touch, or even come close to touching waste. You fill it with your favorite scooping litter, roll it upside down, roll back and empty the drawer.
Fight Six Summertime Dangers
Such a lovely season doesn't come without dangers! From scorching sidewalks to balmy sunlight, plenty of perils lurk right in your neighborhood. Keep dogs safe and healthy this Summer and know the risks of and remedies for the following six hazards.
Chomp, Chomp For Corn . . . but No Cobs For Dogs!
Letting a pup have a few bites of corn isn't a horrible idea provided she's not allergic, but I wouldn't recommend doing this on a regular basis. The issue is not with the kernels (which can be a dog food "filler" item), but cobs are very dangerous for pets — they can cause intestinal obstruction if swallowed! Make sure to hold on tight while she nibbles, and throw it away in a pet-proof trash can after the snack to make sure she doesn't go in for seconds.
Broken Umbrellas Equal Stylish Raincoats
Desperately grasping a broken umbrella is one of the worst feelings I can think of . . .
Last Minute Gifts For Dog Lovers
Sure, you can always give a dog a bone, but there are plenty more inventive ways to reward the dog lovers in your life and their best friends this holiday. If you've waited until this moment don't fret — I've found a selection of gift ideas you can purchase here or any major store.
- I speak for my fellow dog lovers when I say small gag gifts are always a hit.
Do Tell: Suggest Halloween Costume Duos For You and Fido!
Halloween's just 10 days away, do you know what you're going to wear? Now, I've always wanted to choose a costume linked to my pet ever since the year I thought it'd be awesome if we went to a big NYC Dog Parade as Lilo and Stitch (after all, I had the long hair and North def. has the huge ears).
To the Rescue: Stool Samples Made Easy
One of the ickiest, but most important, parts of a dog's annual checkup is the stool sample. Usually we scoop poop several times a day, but it goes straight into the trash without a second thought. However, most vets require and request this very deposit to check for worms and other diseases.
Pet-Proofing Your Home: Bathroom
Next up in my pet-proofing series: the bathroom. This is a door that many pet owners (myself included!) choose to keep closed. Bathrooms can present a slightly different, additional risk for pet owners...
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