You wake up to a familiar stench. The cat has done a number inside the litter box. Most people in this situation, after cleaning it of course, will reach for the air freshener to get the remaining smell out of your home. But, did you know that some air fresheners are bad for your pets? […]
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March 13th is the start of National Wildlife Week. Across Kansas, including the KCK/KCMO metro, wildlife is on the increase. Wildlife from deer, to black bears, mountain lions, elk, otters, to even armadillos have spread throughout Kansas. In some cases, the uptick in new wildlife numbers are by design, through different protection measures. In other
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The 4th of July is upon us, and (especially this year) more people than ever before are ready to enjoy the holiday. Fireworks and the 4th go hand in hand, which can cause a lot of unwanted stress for our pets. While not all pets are scared of fireworks, studies have shown that most pets
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The third week of March is Pet Poison Prevention Week. Did you know, each year, there are over 214,000 cases of pet poisoning in the United States? In some cases, the pet owners didn’t know the hidden dangers before it was too late. Most pet owners are aware of some of the dangers to pets,
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Pet proofing your home can be challenging. Like baby proofing, removing potential dangers and poisons around the home takes vigilance. Not all potential dangers are obvious and pets just love to get into things they aren’t supposed to. To properly ensure your pet doesn’t ingest something it shouldn’t here are a few tips to pet
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Halloween is just around the corner. It can be an exciting time for kids and adults alike, but can cause stress on your pets. Some pets might actually love all the commotion. I know families that will take their dogs trick-or-treating, for example. But for the majority of pets Halloween represents anxiety. The constant ringing
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The first week of October in Animal Welfare Week. Animal Welfare Week was started by The International Veterinary Students’ Association (IVSA) in 2016. Whether you are a pet owner or not, animal welfare is good for all of us. The less rabies in animals, for example, the less death and injuries in humans. There are
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The holidays are just around the corner and there are several risks in the home that can pose danger to your pets. Pets begging family members for food, Christmas ornament temptations and other hazards can cause serious harm to pets. This year use these holiday pet safety tips in your home to keep the pets
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July is National Lost Pet Prevention Month. July 5th specifically is one of the busiest days for pet shelters, with many pets running away due to fear from fireworks going off. 10 million pets are lost every single year, and only 10 percent of those pets are ever returned home. We’ve talked about the importance
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The 4th of July is just around the corner. This is the most popular time of the year for parties, cookouts and fireworks, all of which can be a source of anxiety for your pet. Whether you are going out or having family/friends over your house, here are a few ways to make sure that
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