No one can resist a cute, furry little puppy or kitten … until it comes time to actually care for him long term. Those adorable pets often end up staring through the bars of cages in shelters across the country, their sad eyes begging for someone to simply take them home. Pet overpopulation is not [...]
Category Archive for ‘Pet Care & Education’ 
PET ADVICE: Pearly Whites…It’s not just about appearance!
When you can barely stand to be in the same room with your cat and dog because his breath could knock you out, it’s time to get him to the vet! Actually, it is past time. When a dog’s breath smells like he got into the garbage can one time too many or your kitty [...]
PET ADVICE: Resolve to Make This a Happy and Healthy New Year for your Pets
As the holidays wind down and the new year begins, what plans do you have for giving your pets the best year ever? After all, don’t they deserve it? Here is a suggested list of resolutions every pet owner should adopt for 2012: Don’t neglect routine vet care! Skipping yearly routine visits to the vet [...]
PET ADVICE: Pampering Your New Pet Over the Holidays
You’ve done your research. You’ve scoured the shelters. Now you’ve found the perfect pet to surprise a family member with this holiday season. What could go wrong? The Domain Well, for one thing, the chaos of the holidays could scare the new dog or cat and create trouble right from the start. So, before you [...]
PET ADVICE: How to Protect Your Pet from the Chilly Touch of Winter
With freezing temperatures on the way this week, now is the time to take steps to protect your four legged family members from the cold, wet weather San Antonio winters often bring. With a few simple precautions you can ensure your pets stay happy and healthy throughout the colder months of the year. The best [...]
Don’t Be A Turkey: Protecting Your Pet from the Dangers of the Thanksgiving Meal
“Look at those eyes,” Aunt Margaret says as she lifts a piece of turkey from her plate. Another softie falling prey to the family beggar. “Don’t do it,” you shout, just as Fido clamps his jaw around a nice juicy, gravy laden, piece of the Thanksgiving feast. “What?” a defensive Auntie M asks. “A little [...]
PET ADVICE: Road Trip!
Traveling with your dog isn’t quite as simple as back in days of Rover hopping in the back of the pickup and enjoying some nice fresh air blowing through his long, floppy ears. No, we’ve wised up since then. Too many pets’ lives were lost because they simply weren’t protected when traveling. So what can [...]
PET ADVICE: Back to School Can Spell T-R-O-U-B-L-E for Your Pets
It’s that time again. Back to school. While kids’ parents may be rejoicing, chances are good their pets are not. In fact, it is quite possible that the family dog, or cat, could be suffering from emotional and/or behavioral depression. After all, summer was full of activity and playtime. Suddenly, the house is quiet … [...]
DAISYCARES SUMMERTIME PET TIP SERIES: Don’t be Fooled by the Pool…A Quick Dip Can Turn Deadly
When it comes to summer pet safety, here is a statistic you don’t want your pup to be part of: An estimated 5,000 to 10,000 pets drown each year. “Not my dog,” you may be thinking. “He’s an excellent swimmer.” Perhaps he is. But that doesn’t mean he’s not at risk to become yet another [...]
DAISYCARES SUMMERTIME PET TIP SERIES: Going Green for Your Pets
Going green is just as important for people with pets as it is for everyone else – maybe even more so when it comes to lawn fertilizers and pesticides. Choosing organic products to treat your lawns and gardens makes more sense than ever if you have pets that venture outdoors. In 2009, there were 2,300 [...]