Animal Shelter Daily Pet Tip Archive

There are many jobs out there for people who love animals and would like to work with them professionally. Here are two jobs that require extended education. Both can be found at a Vocational Education Program that specifically trains and certifies people who want to work in the field of animal health and wellness. For more information please visit our website at www.animalshelter.org ...Read More...

This is why a smart move for pet owners is buying a pet insurance policy for their furry pals while they are very young, so that they wouldn?t have had the time to develop any health problems. If you buy insurance shortly after adopting a young pet, you will increase your chances to have your claim accepted by the insurance company and be able to pay for that expensive emergency treatment your pet will desperately need at a certain moment in time. For more information please visit our website at www.animalshelter.org ...Read More...

New pet owners should be responsible and spay or neuter their pets as early as possible. Here's a short list explaining the difference between spaying and neutering, and how to receive spay and neuter certificates to cut down on the costs of the procedure. For more information please visit our website at www.animalshelter.org ...Read More...

Although the regular actions for maintaining basic hygiene are the same in every season, winter can be more challenging for dog owners, who must know some tips to keep their furry friends clean and happy during the cold season. For more information please visit our website at www.animalshelter.org ...Read More...

Traveling or moving can be difficult on it's own, but factor in moving with a pet and accommodating a pet while moving can seem almost impossible to imagine. Luckily there are Professional Pet Moving Companies out there that can take most of the worry away from you. Here's a short list of what you need to know about traveling and or moving with a pet. For more information please visit our website at www.animalshelter.org ...Read More...

Getting insurance is a very good idea, even if your cat spends more times indoors than outside. Most of the problems your cat faces are due to accidents, and these can happen inside your house just as well as they can happen when you let your kitty go for a walk. Your cat also isn?t safe from diseases just because she doesn?t go out often. Prevention is key and visits to the vet cost money. For more information please visit our website at www.animalshelter.org ...Read More...

Adopting animals gives them another chance and even save their lives; remember that shelters can get easily overcrowded, so by adopting an animal you give another one an opportunity to get off the streets and have a chance at a new family. Adoption is cheaper for you than buying and did you know that almost 30% of dogs and cats in shelters are pure breed? For more information please visit our website at www.animalshelter.org ...Read More...

An infection with FeLV can cause the immune system to weaken and will cause anemia and, in some extreme cases, lymphoma or cancer of the blood cells. This is why it is really important to monitor your cats, in order to avoid the progression of the disease.For more information please visit our website at www.animalshelter.org ...Read More...

A puppy mill is a place where dogs are bread unethically. This kind of practice is not humane because it treats dogs and puppies, which are living beings, as bad as or even worse than objects on an assembly line. The dogs are kept in unsanitary conditions and small cages with little room for movement. For more information please visit our website at www.animalshelter.org ...Read More...

There are a few handy tips that people who own a dog for the first time should know about. First off, if you can, try and get the dog while it is still a pup. That way, not only will it bond with you faster, but you can also house train it much easier. For more information please visit our website at www.animalshelter.org ...Read More...