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San Diego and Orange County Dog-Friendly Beaches On and off leash

Taking your dog to a beach is a great way to get exercise, have fun and cool off. However, nothing can ruin a fun day…

Hiking Season Rattlesnake Awareness and Safety

One of the best ways to spend time with your dog while also getting some much-needed exercise is hiking in and around the city. Hiking…

What to Do When Your Pet Runs Away

Don’t Panic If your cat or dog got out of your house or yard, don’t panic. There are many resources and techniques available to help…

cats and essential oils

How Safe are Essential Oils for Cats?

This is part 2 of a two-part series on the do’s and don’ts of using essential oils for your pets.  Click here to read part…

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Essential Oil Safety for Dogs

This is part 1 of a two-part series on the do’s and don’ts of using essential oils for your pets. Stay tuned for part 2…

pet photography

The Perfect Pet Portrait

Getting a great portrait of your pet may seem impossible. However, most dogs are both able and willing to get their photographs taken by a…

pet loss

How to Cope With Losing a Pet

The sadness of losing a member of the family can be overwhelming. The death of a dog or cat may create a wound that takes…

pet hydration

How Much Water Does Your Pet Need?

As a pet owner, your primary concern is ensuring that your dog or cat is safe, happy and healthy. One area that even the owner…

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Teaching Cats Not to Scratch Your Furniture

Once upon a time, cat owners kept their pets from clawing furniture by having their front claws removed. We know now that this practice is…

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Five Dog Treats to Avoid (and Their Alternatives)

As a dog owner, you know that dogs will eat practically anything, but should they? There are plenty of items that are well-known to be…

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Flea Patrol Season

It’s been a rough flea season for both dogs and cats.  Right around this time a year, we get those flea issues under control.  But…

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Your Dog May Have To Pass On The Guacamole

Avocado season is in full swing and they seem to be everywhere. Whether you’re adding avocado to your BLT or fixing a fresh batch of…

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