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Nutrition Related Illnesses in Pets

by Patriotic Pet Care | Nov 1, 2019 | DC Pets Magazine, Dog, Pet Food, Pet Health

Nutrition Related Illnesses in Pets Americans love their pets, so much so, that we spend more than $70 billion on them each year. Most of us will do anything we can to make sure they stay healthy and happy, yet more than 100 million pets in the USA are overweight, and...

What to do when your dog has diarrhea

by Patriotic Pet Care | Nov 20, 2018 | DC Pets Magazine, Dog, Pet Food, Pet Health

One of the most common problems seen in veterinary offices: tummy (GI) upsets that result in diarrhea. It’s a messy, sometimes painful, and always a bad all around experience for dogs and their people. The runs can be caused by a very long list of problems, but...

Proper Storage and Safety Tips for Pet Food

by Patriotic Pet Care | Oct 4, 2018 | Cat, DC Pets Magazine, Dog, Pet Food, Pet Health

Common Pet Food Mistakes Big containers – do you pour your pet’s food into a big container? It might be time to stop. You can put the bag of pet food into the container, but it should be left in the bag and folded over to keep it fresh. Some foods degrade...

Interesting Resources for Pet Owners

by Patriotic Pet Care | Jun 20, 2018 | Cat Sitting in Washington, DC, DC Pets Magazine, Dog Behavior, Dog Training, Dog Walking in Washington, DC, Exotic Pets, Grooming, Pet Food, Pet Health, Pet Sitting in Washington, DC, Playtime

Here are some interesting resources for pet owners including articles, pictures, and videos we’ve found on the net this month. The ASPCA Animal Poison App for iPhone or Android Help Children to Cope with the Loss of a Pet A Cat Hair Accessory Gerbils, Mice,...

The First-Time Pet Owner’s Guide to Finding the Perfect Companion and Welcoming Them Home

by Jessica Brody | Jun 14, 2018 | DC Pets Magazine, Dog, Pet Adoption, Pet Food, Pet Health, Pet Parent in Washington, DC, Playtime

If you’ve never owned a pet before but are thinking about making the leap, you don’t want to go into it blindly. The type of pet, breed or mix, preparing your home, and making a smooth transition are all considerations you don’t want to overlook. Doing some research...

Cat Health – Chronic Kidney Problems

by Susan S. | Jun 6, 2018 | Cat, Cat Sitting in Washington, DC, DC Pets Magazine, Pet Food, Pet Health

What You Need to Know About Kidney Disease Sadly, kidney failure is one of the top causes of illness and death in cats, especially older felines. Almost 1 out of 3 senior cats will suffer from this disease. But with early diagnosis and proper veterinary care you can...

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