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Gifts for Pets

November 24, 2020 Leave a Comment

Gifts for Pets West Paw Holiday Collar

Holiday gift ideas for all those furry members of the family. West Paw Toys Pets-, people- and planet-minded toy and accessories manufacturer, West Paw, has an extensive line of durable dog toys for all chew and snuggle levels. This year, the company also launched a line of holiday-themed toys to keep in the season’s spirit. […]

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Dogs & Separation Distress

August 4, 2020 Leave a Comment

Pets in the Family Dogs & Separation Distress

All the time at home may create some separation anxiety issues for pets in the future. We’ve been spending a lot of time at home. And for pet owners that also means more time with our pets — a good thing. But this can also potentially lead to some distress down the line when we […]

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Sharing the Love of Dogs

June 17, 2020 4 Comments

Irvine mom and artist writes children’s book to help spread compassion and understanding of dogs.  When Desiree Udell-Nguyen was 10, she didn’t like school much.  “I was bullied and felt terrible when I was at school,” says Udell-Nguyen, of Irvine. “What got me through the day was knowing my dog, Ben, was waiting for me.” […]

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Pet Therapy Goes Virtual

May 19, 2020 Leave a Comment

Even pet therapy groups are changing the way they do things in the COVID-19 world.  We are all adapting to our new world of sheltering-in-place and social distancing in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19.  That includes therapy dog teams like those with Orange County Animal Allies, formerly known as Orange County SPCA. […]

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Sheltering with Pets

April 17, 2020 Leave a Comment

Staying home can provide some new avenues to bond and play with pets.  We’re all home.  Stress is high and a version of cabin fever may have started to set in.  Our pets may be getting a little antsy too.  But just because we’re at home doesn’t mean we can’t have fun and de-stress — […]

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Can Pets Get COVID-19?

March 25, 2020 Leave a Comment

The pandemic is causing anxiety about the safety of all members of the family.  There is a lot of anxiety about Coronavirus Disease 2019, aka COVID-19. For pet owners, that anxiety has undoubtedly extended to the safety of their companion animals. Can pets get sick from coronavirus?  Though more information and research is still necessary […]

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Pet Friendly OC Locations

February 11, 2020 Leave a Comment

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It isn’t difficult to find fun places to spend quality time with your pets in Orange County. Spending time with pets is always a treat for everyone in the family. Who doesn’t get a little sad when you can’t take the pets somewhere? Lucky for us in Orange County, there are actually plenty of places […]

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The Benefits of Classroom Pets

January 3, 2020 Leave a Comment

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How children can benefit from pets in the classroom. Pets and kids seem like a natural match. Not always, but many times they are quite fond of each other. And there’s something to it. Research has been supporting the idea that animals can benefit children — even in the classroom. “Many studies have shown and […]

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Keeping Your Pets Safe This Holiday Season

December 4, 2019 Leave a Comment

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The holidays are a time for family, giving and celebration. It can be a happy time for all members of the family — including pets. But there are also a host of new people, decorations and food in your pet’s environment that can put him at risk. “While the holidays are a time of celebration, […]

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Healthy Food for Healthy Pets

October 31, 2019 Leave a Comment

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While most brands are labeled healthy, experts disagree. You want your pet to have a long, healthy life, and you do your best to accomplish this. So maybe you have a checklist: Daily walks? Check. Regular grooming and dental cleanings? Check. Annual physicals? Check. Quality pet food? Check? As with humans, good nutrition is a […]

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