Adoption tips for your new furry friends in quarantine
Renee Focht, a volunteer at the Castaic Animal Care Center, poses with a pup at the center, where she is still volunteering amid the current health crisis, though they are only doing so one at a time and abiding by the public health guidelines. Courtesy of the Castaic Animal Care Center

Adoption tips for your new furry friends in quarantine

Iman Solmonpoor had been thinking of adopting a dog before the coronavirus pandemic, and says the stay-at-home directive gave him the perfect opportunity. “I was looking at adopting a dog…

How to protect dogs from Lyme disease
Keep the lawn trimmed to make it less hospitable to ticks that transmit Lyme disease.

How to protect dogs from Lyme disease

Lyme disease is a potentially dangerous condition transmitted by the passing of bacteria from deer ticks to their unsuspecting hosts. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Lyme disease…

This common virus can affect young pups
Pet owners should weigh the pros and cons of spaying and neutering with a qualified animal professional. The ASPCA notes that letting animals repoduce unchecked can lead to homelessness and medical and behavioral issues.

This common virus can affect young pups

Juvenile dogs, much like their similarly aged human companions, have immature immune systems that develop over time as they gain more exposure to their environment. Many dogs are immunized against…

Tips to make your home more cat-friendly
Observing how your cat acts around the house will tell you a lot about what the cat likes or doesn’t like.

Tips to make your home more cat-friendly

Millions of people cannot imagine life at home without their cats. Cats make wonderful pets, bringing their own unique personality into a home and providing companionship to their owners.

Pets fill shelters after the holidays
Shelter of Hope store supervisor Kallista Arreola holds Parker, a dog the organization hopes will soon find a permanent home. December 28, 2019. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Pets fill shelters after the holidays

As the holiday season comes to a close and families take down holiday decor, shelters nationwide are filled with their own guests — actually they’re filled to capacity with surrendered…

What is the best age to spay or neuter pets?
Pet owners should weigh the pros and cons of spaying and neutering with a qualified animal professional. The ASPCA notes that letting animals repoduce unchecked can lead to homelessness and medical and behavioral issues.

What is the best age to spay or neuter pets?

Animal overpopulation is a concern that affects the well-being of pets. The ASPCA says letting animals reproduce unchecked can lead to pet homelessness

How to transition pet food
In addition to taking things slowly, pet owners can employ a few other strategies so pets seamlessly transition to their new diets.

How to transition pet food

Pet owners alter their pets’ diets for a variety of reasons. These can include food allergies or intolerances that develop, new formulations that boast health benefits or the cost of food.

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