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Broken Bones, Dog Walks

Broken Bones, Dog Walks

Posted by Jenn Smith on 14th Mar 2019

Walking dogs in residential areas and local dog parks are great exercise and fun for both pet and pet owner; however, a recent study shows that Americans over the age of 65 are experiencing more falls …
U.S. Pet Obesity Rates

U.S. Pet Obesity Rates

Posted by Jenn Smith on 13th Mar 2019

Does your furry friend always beg for the last bite of table scraps? It might be time to get serious about putting the leftovers away. The majority of cats and dogs in the U.S. are obe …
See Our BARKS Blog

See Our BARKS Blog

Posted by Jenn Smith on 9th Mar 2019

What Makes a Pet Fence Humane? Posted on March 7, 2019 by BARKS from the Guild By Jennifer Smith of EasyPetFence.com, a PPG corporate partner Dog trainers, animal sh …
Fence For Small Dogs

Fence For Small Dogs

Posted by Jenn Smith on 8th Mar 2019

In our last blog post, EasyPetFence.com discussed the best fence for big dogs with high energy such as huskies, Labradors and German Shepherds. Now, it's time to talk about the best fence type for sm …
Fence For Big Dogs

Fence For Big Dogs

Posted by Jenn Smith on 7th Mar 2019

There are many types of fence for dogs; and more often than not, pet owners are confused as to which fence type to build in the yard. Here is the best fence for large dogs and why other types may …
It's Pet Sitter Week!

It's Pet Sitter Week!

Posted by Jenn Smith on 6th Mar 2019

In 1995, Pet Sitters International declared the first full week in March to be Pet Sitters Week, a time for pet owners to consider hiring a professional pet sitter for in-home care. There are many re …
Cold Weather Pet Tips

Cold Weather Pet Tips

Posted by Jenn Smith on 5th Mar 2019

(KNWA) - When it rains and snows, your dog still has to go outside to take care of business. If they are a short-haired breed, they will need an extra coat to warm them up. Snow boots can al …
Spring Allergies In Pets

Spring Allergies In Pets

Posted by Jenn Smith on 2nd Mar 2019

For the pet owner, spring is a great time to play with pets while doing lawn care and gardening. For dogs, they will be able to bond with their owners and socialize with other animals while …
Spring Gardening W/Pets

Spring Gardening W/Pets

Posted by Jenn Smith on 1st Mar 2019

Spring is just around the corner; and both pet owners and pets are excited to be outside. With every new season comes new challenges and health concerns; and spring is no different. In fact, spring i …
Pets: Spring Toxic Plants

Pets: Spring Toxic Plants

Posted by Jenn Smith on 28th Feb 2019

Gardeners are excited that spring is almost here; which means that they will be spending more time planting their favorite spring flowers. While spring brings beautiful flowers, some flowers are cons …
Ticks In Springtime

Ticks In Springtime

Posted by Jenn Smith on 27th Feb 2019

March is not only the start of spring; but also the start of tick season. Many individuals have heard of ticks and tick diseases, such as Lyme Disease, but they may not know that pets are susceptible …
Blaming a Grumpy Cat

Blaming a Grumpy Cat

Posted by Jenn Smith on 26th Feb 2019

If your cat seems a bit grumpy or aggressive, you may have only yourself to blame.Scientists have found felines really are copycats – and develop personalities that mirror their owners. Pets …
Cat Windows/Mounts

Cat Windows/Mounts

Posted by Jenn Smith on 19th Feb 2019

Cat windows always seemed like a tease for domestic cats; but they are ideal for cat owners that live in apartments.While cat windows provide cats with a relaxing hammock or chair to sit in, all …
What Are Catios?

What Are Catios?

Posted by Jenn Smith on 16th Feb 2019

Cat owners often confuse cat fencing for catios; but there are unique differences.Both are large structures that are functional for multiple cats unlike cat windows/mounts. The cat system install …
Why a Cat Fence?

Why a Cat Fence?

Posted by Jenn Smith on 15th Feb 2019

Like dogs, cats need time outside for a number of reasons. For one, cats need fresh air. They need time to play with other animals (we know they love chasing laser pointers and hopping on cat towers). …
Dog Obesity Rates

Dog Obesity Rates

Posted by Jenn Smith on 14th Feb 2019

Image Credit: Well Pet Coach   Based on statistics, dog owners probably own a fat dog.  According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, 56 percent of dogs in the United States are …
Why Tension Fencing?

Why Tension Fencing?

Posted by Jenn Smith on 13th Feb 2019

Fence tensioning is an important accessory to consider buying when installing a pet fence. If fence posts are set at 10 feet apart as opposed to 15 or 20 feet, fence installers may notice droopi …
Cat Suffers Hypothermia

Cat Suffers Hypothermia

Posted by Jenn Smith on 12th Feb 2019

(CNN) – A miraculous recovery in Montana after a cat was found frozen and suffering from hypothermia. Fluffy the cat was literally dethawed after she was found buried in snow, her fur matted i …