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“An apple a day keeps the doctor away” or so our parents told us as we were growing up. The same can’t be said for our pet companions, though a healthy diet and healthy dental habits will help keep both the veterinarian and the dentist at bay. Our pet companions are often closer to us [...]
With the first real snow storm having hit the plains this past week, winter is well on its way and that means that our pet companions will most likely be spending a lot more time indoors than outdoors until the freezing weather departs north again! Exercise is a vital part of any pet’s life, ensuring [...]
In our last blog post, we explored some ways to make sure that your pet was comfortable during the inevitable holiday travels. Whether you are travelling across town or across country, if you are taking your pet, it is important to make sure that he or she is safe and comfortable, especially if he or [...]
The busiest travel period of the year is coming up fast, and it is not surprising that many people take their pet companions with them on their road and air (and sometimes even boat) trips to visit near and far flung locations. Travelling with a pet comes with a special set of requirements, depending on [...]
While it might seem a bit odd that National Hunger and Homeless Awareness week falls right before Thanksgiving, when the majority of the country is celebrating a bountiful harvest and feasting, it might be time to consider that this is no accident. Perhaps the timing is ideal, as we should always think about those that [...]
This week is National Animal Shelter Appreciation week. The question is not what has your shelter done for you (did they gift you with that furry ball of joy that is your pet companion, take in the stray that you found wandering in your yard?) but what you can do for your local shelter. Most [...]
The first week of November is National Cat Week, and at PetAg, we want to take this opportunity to celebrate and cherish our feline friends throughout the world. There are so many misconceptions about cats, and we would like to take the time to dispel a few of those myths and prove to everyone just [...]
As humans, we know that having a tummy ache is no fun, and we are able to voice our discomfort. Imagine being one of our pet companions and having no voice to give to our distress and pain. That can’t be fun. It’s up to us as their human companions to be cognizant of the [...]