Pet Loss During the Holidays
The holiday season is generally thought of to be one of celebration. The expectation that we are cheerful and joyful during the holiday is daunting to many people, especially those that have experienced the loss of a pet. Getting ready for this season can bring up many painful reminders of our loss, too. Here are...
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Is It Better To Bury or Cremate Your Pet?
When a beloved pet passes on, you are faced with the difficult decision of what to do with the remains. You probably want to honor the life of your dog, cat or other animal, but what is the best way to do so? In general, your two options are cremation or burial. What you decide...
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Plan Ahead: What You Should Know About Pet Cremation
Whether it happens suddenly, or after a lasting illness, the loss of a pet is devastating. Making decisions during loss is difficult. Having a plan ahead of time will help save you time, money, and stress in the long run. At Paws, Whiskers & Wags, your pet crematory, we encourage pet parents to plan ahead...
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Managing Cat-Static
By Dr. Lauren Cassady, DVM Have you ever gotten a jolt of ‘cat-tricity’? In winter especially, cat fur builds up a static charge, made all the worse when you shuffle across a carpet to pet your little one. Suddenly, several causes have just combined to give both of you a shock you won’t soon forget....
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Park Day For Your Senior Dog
By Lauren Cassady, DVM Your senior dog may not be so frisky anymore, but she still needs a little exercise to keep her joints flexible and muscles toned. Taking her to the park or a dog park will also renew her sense of adventure, and help to sharpen cognitive skills. However, there are some...
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When Your Dog Loses A Pal
By Lauren Cassady, DVM When our dogs lose another pet, a friend, or family member, whether it’s from parting ways or going over the rainbow bridge, the effect can be profound. They grieve, because they form such strong bonds. They will feel our grief or sadness, too, and will worry about us. Their family...
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Holiday Games To Play With Your Dog
By Lauren Cassady, DVM If your dog’s stocking hangs from the mantel, you might find her staring at it for hours, waiting for the goodies inside. Instead, why not play some games to make the holidays special even for your pet? This will strengthen the bond between both of you, activate your dog’s senses,...
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Holiday Games to Play With Your Cat
By Lauren Cassady, DVM One way to keep your cat from fixating on the fact that there is a tree in the house this Christmas is to play games with him. Cats are natural hunters, so what better game than to play hide and seek with special treats from his stocking? The simplest game...
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