A Sitting For a Cause Blog Featuring All Things Pet-Related
If there’s one thing pet owners can all agree upon, it’s that saying goodbye to your furry loved one is the absolute WORST part of pet ownership. And, oftentimes, making the decision to say goodbye to them is the hardest decision you may ever make. One year ago, I thought I was going to have to make the decision to […]
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Taking care of a new puppy can be intimidating. Puppies are like babies that you want to protect fully. However, sheltering a pup for their safety may lead to aggression later on. There is a window from 8-16 weeks old when they form their behaviors around what they deem as acceptable and normal. At the 16-week mark, their behaviors start […]
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Dogs are masters at hiding when they aren’t feeling well. As a result, it may be difficult for pet owners to determine when their pup is under the weather. So how can pet owners figure out when their dog is sick? Here are 15 symptoms your dog may exhibit that warrant a trip to the vet: 1. Drooling or Stinky […]
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As your pet gets older, things will start to change for them health-wise. Their eyesight may not be as sharp and their hearing may start to deteriorate. You may even start to notice they aren’t as eager to tackle stairs, are slower to get up, or aren’t as excited about playtime. Arthritis can be one of the most debilitating things […]
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Adopting a new puppy can be exciting! However, that excitement may soon disappear if accidents become a common occurrence. Potty training a puppy can be one of the more difficult tasks associated with puppy ownership. It requires time and patience. Even when you think you have it down, accidents can still happen! Here are eight easy steps to potty training […]
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If you’ve ever met a bulldog or pit bull, then chances are you know how incredibly sweet they are. Even if you haven’t, you’ve probably seen photos of these cute pups plastered everywhere from Instagram to messages from your bestie. Or is that last one just me? The History Sadly not everyone thinks of these loyal friends as safe. Bulldogs were originally […]
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Let’s face it: dogs are pretty much perfect. Okay, that’s a bit exaggerated. Our dogs are perfect in our eyes. No matter how many socks they rip, trash cans they get in to, or messes they make in the house, we continue to love them no matter what. However, just like humans, there are some things your dog dislikes. No, […]
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Prim is a three year old Australian Cattle Dog(Red-Heeler)/Basset Hound mix who lives with her sister Stella and Sadie, loves to play ball, and is dedicated to her owner, Nicholas. Overall, she lives a pretty simple life filled with love and fun. But, you may be wondering, what makes Prim special? Primrose has been deaf since birth. Deafness can be […]
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If dogs have one thing mastered, it’s the art of begging. They each have their own perfected version of puppy dog eyes and whines that make our hearts melt. While every owner is different when it comes to giving their dog human food, it leaves the question: what foods are actually okay for our dogs to eat? We toss down […]
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Pets are one of the most important parts of our lives, but what happens when they get sick? We frantically worry about what they may pick up in their short time with us, and when they do get ill, we depend on the vet to fill us in on what went wrong. Sometimes, we catch the infection in time. Sometimes, […]
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