by David Beart

Flea control is a major concern for many dog owners (and their dogs). In some parts of the U.S. temperatures never get cold enough to completely kill off these pests. Even in areas where fleas are rare it’s possible to find an occasional infestation. Many people turn to “spot on” treatments and sprays to get rid of fleas. They may even use dips and other pesticides. However, some owners are concerned about the potential side effects these chemicals may have on their dogs and family members. Here are some suggestions for a more natural approach to flea control.

A natural approach to flea control means that you will need to groom your dog daily, especially during summer months when fleas are most active. Fleas are often easier to see if your dog has short hair or a light-colored coat, but you will need to brush and comb your dog thoroughly to look for any signs of the pests. These signs can range from a visible flea to the detritus left behind where the pest has fed. This debris is a crusty red-black material that is coarse and somewhat gritty, like dried blood. Be sure to check close to your dog’s skin, especially around his ears, head and tail where fleas are likely to congregate.

If you suspect that your dog has a flea or two you should start using a flea comb to comb him. A flea comb is much finer than a regular dog comb and it will pick up any of the pests on your dog’s body. You should then quickly (very quickly!) deposit the flea in a bowl of soapy water to kill it.

If you do find fleas on your dog then you will need to give your dog a good flea bath. Look for flea shampoos that have citrus ingredients to help keep the pests away. Eucalyptus products are also effective.

There are some supplements you can give your dog that have been shown to be effective in keeping fleas away. Some people like to give their dog a small dose of garlic daily. The garlic odor from your dog’s skin is a flea repellant, although humans can’t smell it. Some people combine garlic with brewer’s yeast in their dog’s food. You may also wish to consider adding apple cider vinegar to your dog’s diet. Organic apple cider vinegar has many health benefits and it is claimed that it helps build the immune system. Anything that keeps your dog’s immune system stronger will make him a less attractive target to fleas.

You should be aware that fleas spend about 85 percent of their time OFF your dog. So, if you find one flea on your dog you should assume that he has many little friends nearby in your home. You will need to treat your home.

You don’t have to use flea bombs or chemical pesticides to treat your home. There are some good natural alternatives to help keep your home free of these pests. Whether you have carpets or hardwood floors you will need to vacuum daily if you suspect that you have any fleas. For carpets you can sprinkle borax powder over your floor. Use 1 to 2 cups for an average-sized room. Leave the borax down for 24-48 hours (or longer). Then you can vacuum it up. Any fleas should be dead. You can repeat as needed. You can use 20-Mule Team Borax detergent for this job.

You will also need to wash your dog’s bedding often during flea season. This is one of the places where the pests will most likely be found, hopping straight from your dog to his bed. Use hot water.

Don’t forget to treat your yard. A very cost-effective way to treat your yard for fleas is to buy a bucket of diatomaceous earth (garden/pool type) from your garden center. Sprinkle it all over your yard. The diatomaceous earth has sharp edges which will shred bugs and insects and dry out their exoskeletons.

You can keep fleas away by planting marigolds, chrysanthemums and other plants with naturally-occurring pyrethrins in your yard. Use cedar chips as mulch since fleas stay away from cedar.

You can also use herbal flea collars on your dog. These do work though they will not stop a strong flea infestation. Be careful using an herbal collar if you are pregnant since they usually contain penny royal and other herbs which can cause miscarriages.

Finally, you can spray your dog with a nice citrus spray. Fleas hate a citrus scent. Use lemon or orange peel, place it in a pint of water, add a few drops of citronella oil and a sprig of rosemary. Allow the mixture to sit overnight. You can use this mix as a good flea spray for your dog.

There are many different ways to control fleas besides using chemicals and pesticides. However, there may be times when your dog is suffering, especially if he has a flea bite allergy. In the case of these allergies, the bite from even one flea can send your dog into a frenzy of itching, gnawing and self-mutilation. Your dog may scratch and bite himself and end up chewing off his coat trying to stop the itching. If your dog has a flea bite allergy or you can’t get rid of fleas by natural means, you may need to consider temporarily using one of the flea products currently on the market.

Do talk to your veterinarian about which product may be right for your dog and his circumstances. Some products act very quickly to get rid of fleas starting in just a few minutes. Some products get into the skin or hair shafts and will last for several weeks, giving your dog some long-lasting relief. Some products work in combination with heartworm medication, and so on. If your dog does need a commercial flea control product, please talk to your vet instead of simply grabbing something off the shelf at the pet store.

Natural flea control can work for many dogs. Try some of the suggestions here and see what works for your dog. If you are vigilant and stay alert for these pests you can usually keep them at bay in many places.

David Beart is the owner of PetYak, a site that covers pet-related topics from cat and dog health to raising tropical fish and caring for birds.

Just like people, pets everywhere endure the irritating signs of aging. Less energy, less mobility, cartilage deterioration, joint stiffness, hip dysplasia, and so on. And, just like with people, these symptoms can either be tolerated or treated.

Although pets cannot speak and communicate their discomfort directly to us, their actions, or lack of action, can sometimes speak volumes. Does your dog need help getting up the stairs? Does your cat have difficulty jumping up onto your lap? Are your pets stiff and lacking energy in the morning? Unless you have acquired loving pets equipped with super powers, then you’re well aware that pets, just like us, are susceptible to getting arthritis and joint stiffness problems as they age.

Can the dreadful signs of joint deterioration and arthritic symptoms be treated naturally? Maybe! Stephanie Evans of Bottled Fitness thinks so. She’s written to tell us all about Joint “Rescue” Chewables, a homeopathic pet remedy for dogs or cats suffering arthritis or other joint problems.

Joint “Rescue” Chewables contains glucosamine and other natural anti-inflammatory ingredients. Stephanie believes that with the proper supplementation of Glucosamine and Chondroitin, your dog may be flying over couches and up the stairs in no time. Miracle treatment? Maybe. But the science behind it should be accounted for, too.

What causes joint deterioration in dogs and cats?
The most obvious answer is aging. Mechanical wear and tear over a lifetime of constant physical activity can certainly cause the protective cartilage lining the joints to become damaged which causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints. Genetics and heredity can also be contributing factors. Certain breeds of dog are more susceptible to, or have a genetic predisposition to, hip displaysia, for example. Immune deficiencies, infections, and even trauma can also contribute to arthritis and joint pain.

How does Glucosamine and Chondroitin help?
Glucosamine and Chondroitin, naturally occurring substances in the body, may help to synthesize new cartilage and block negative, cartilage-killing enzymes in the joints. Not only can an increase of these substances in the body help to aid and relieve already existing pain and joint destruction, it may also be given as a preventative measure in younger dogs.

So why haven’t these types of supplements been flooding veterinary clinics and pet aisles all over the country if they work so well? Some European studies have revealed how beneficial these substances can be. Glucosamine is approved as a medical drug in most areas of Europe and their guidelines have recommended its use as an effective and safe therapy for osteoarthritis in humans. However, a major U.S. study found that the dietary supplements glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate, together or alone, appeared to fare no better than placebo in slowing loss of cartilage in osteoarthritis of the knee. In the U.S., substances like glucosamine and chondroitin are considered to be nutraceuticals and, as such, they are not strictly controlled or regulated by the FDA.

According to the Glucosamine & Chondroitin for Hip Dysplasia & Arthritis in Dogs article on PetEducation.com, many U.S. companies are now producing product lines consisting of Glucosamine and Chondroitin and conducting several research studies to help bring additional statistics and research to help support the benefits of these substances in the treatment of arthritis and joint pain.

Joint “Rescue” and Ark Naturals
Ark Naturals has created a natural line of nutritional supplements to help your pet live a long and pain-free life. They’ve created Joint “Rescue” to provide relief from joint swelling and inflammation using an effective combination of glucosamine, chondroitin, antioxidants, minerals and herbs. Joint “Rescue” Chewables for dogs and cats uses 500 mg of glucosamine sulfate for the formation and repair of healthy cartilage and connective joint tissues. The minerals and antioxidants packed into liver-flavored wafers help increase glucosamine absorption.

Not only does this all-natural formula have healing powers, it can also be given to younger dogs and cats for preventative and strenghtening supplementation since the botanical formula doesn’t cause gastric bleeding or liver damage like other anti-inflammatory agents. The wafers are also easy to break in half, so small dogs and cats can effortlessly chomp their way to good health, too.

About America’s Nutrition
America’s Nutrition is a U.S. company located in the heart of the Midwest, 50 miles southeast of Chicago. They believe true strength and beauty comes from deep down beneath the surface with a healthy lifestyle, a nutritious diet, vitamins, and supplements. They offer Joint “Rescue” Chewables for pets as well as other pet supplements specifically formulated for animal needs.

Should any of our pets begin to display signs of arthritis or joint pain and discomfort, it’s definitely something we would try. We’re big fans of natural remedies both for ourselves and for our pets. However, we’d also discuss it with our vet. It’s always important to keep in mind that while vitamins and minerals and other herbal supplements may help, they in NO way suffice as a substitute for vet care.

Both cats and dogs are very olfactory creatures. Many decisions they make are based on what they smell. We as people will walk into a room and look around and size up the situation. Cats and dogs will explore a room and smell things.

This is important to understand if you are going to get your pets to stop peeing on your stuff.

Rule number one
You must eliminate old urine smells in the house. Pets are drawn to these odors and many times their instinct is to mark the spot. When you clean up urine odors make sure you get all of the urine particularly what might be in the backing, the pad and even the sub floor. There is a lot of information about how to do this. Please look for professional articles about this and not trust the advice from the lady who swears that pouring Windex on the spot is the answer.

If you buy a home, it is important to determine if pets have lived there. Carefully check the carpets over to see if you notice any smell. Take your pets there and watch their behavior. If they are fixated on certain areas of the carpet get down and smell that area for odor. You can even purchase a urine detector probe from a pet store. These sensors detect moisture in the carpets. Since urine has salt crystals that retain moisture and, they will set off the moisture detector.

Rule number two
Never assume your pet is being bad. There are many reasons why pets urinate where we don’t want them to. Often times it is because of a physical ailment. If your elderly grandparent became incontinent because of age, would you yell at them and hit them with a newspaper?

If your pet suddenly starts having this problem, seriously consider a trip to the vet to see if an ailment is causing this problem.

Rule number three
First look to see if there is something you have done that might be causing this to happen. Such as not letting animals out often enough, dirty litter boxes, stressful situations in the home that are upsetting the pet, old urine smells, new pets etc…

Well over 75% of the time it is something that you could do differently that will take care of the problem. There are many articles written about what causes pets to behave in certain ways.

Specifically about cats

The cat litter box must be kept clean. Pardon me for getting graphic here, but if you had a bathroom where the toilet was never flushed and it smelled really bad, you wouldn’t want to go in there either. Cats are very clean animals and they will not use a litter box if it is too dirty.

I know it is a hassle but you should have a couple of litter boxes around the house. Cats will go to the litter box because of the smell but if it gets too dirty they will choose another place.

Where do they pee?
Often times if they find a pile of clothes on the floor they will use this for a substitute litter box. Typically when cats start peeing on the carpets they will find one to three areas up against the wall, usually near a corner and often near large windows or sliding glass door. Each area will often be from the wall and out about 18 inches and about four to six feet long. They will saturate this area. In these cases the urine goes all the way into the sub floor.

Just cleaning the carpets from the surface in these cases is not going to be enough. Since the urine is in the padding and the floor beneath it they can still smell the urine. These carpets need to be pulled up, the padding cut out, the sub floor cleaned, disinfected and sealed, the carpet disinfected and cleaned and new padding installed. Since this is an area where the cat associates with urine you could put a clean litter box in this area and over the period of a couple of weeks move it little by little to where you want it. Putting plastic over area where they have been peeing, putting down strips of two sided tape, covering the area with aluminum foil and /or spraying the area with a lemon scent have all proven to discourage cats from coming back to that area. There are also many products made to keep pets away from these areas. Some people say they work and say people say they don’t. When we have used them they did not work.

Does punishing the cat work?
As far as punishing a cat or scolding it, this creates the opposite effect of what you want. All this does is stresses that cat and creates more problems. This doesn’t mean you can’t shoo them away from a problem area. It means it does not work to yell or hit. A little trick we use in our home for our three rescued cats is we have a couple of spray bottles with water in the house. When our cats start doing behavior we don’t like we just spray the water in their direction. Now all we have to do is just pick up the bottle and they take off.

Specifically about dogs

Dogs tend to pee anywhere and everywhere. There is puppy training which is different than working with grown dogs that have been house trained already.

In my experience almost always a dog that house been properly house trained is peeing on the carpet because of something an owner has done, is not doing or is not paying attention to.

We have a rescued mixed breed dog that gets so excited when we come home that if we are not calm he pees all over the floor and our feet. He was abused before we got him and I believe the peeing is a sign of being submissive. As long as we are calm he is fine. We let him out and after he runs around a bit we can play and rough house with him and he is fine.

Good luck, keep loving your pets!

The article above was provided courtesy of Power Clean Carpet Cleaning in Anchorage, Alaska. For more information on pet issues and carpet cleaning or simply carpet cleaning questions in general, be sure to visit http://www.akpowerclean.com. They’ve been cleaning carpets for over 30 years!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – CINCINNATI, June 9, 2010 – The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) (NYSE:PG) is voluntarily recalling specific lots of its Iams canned cat food in North America as a precautionary measure. Diagnostic testing indicated that the product may contain insufficient levels of thiamine (Vitamin B1), which is essential for cats. Cats that were fed these canned products as their only food are at greater risk for developing signs of thiamine deficiency.

The following Iams canned cat foods are included in the recall:

Product Name – Iams ProActive Health canned Cat and Kitten Food – all varieties of 3 oz & 5.5 oz cans
Date on Bottom of Can – 09/2011 to 06/2012

This recall is limited to only Iams canned cat food distributed in North America. No other Iams pet food is involved.

Early signs of thiamine deficiency may include loss of appetite, salivation, vomiting and weight loss. In advanced cases, signs may include ventroflexion (downward curving) of the neck, wobbly gait, falling, circling and seizures. Contact your veterinarian immediately if your cat is displaying any of these signs. If treated promptly, thiamine deficiency is typically reversible.

Consumers who have purchased canned cat food with these codes should discard it. For further information or a product refund call P&G toll-free at 877-340-8826 (Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST).

I think I can say without fear of contradiction that the least appealing aspect of owning a cat is having to clean the litter box (or boxes). I know it is for me. But since I’m not rich enough to purchase one of the fancy-schmancy, state-of-the-art, self-cleaning litter boxes, I am simply relegated to cleaning the darned things myself. Such is life.

I also know that such things as litter box liners exist, but I personally don’t think they’re the final answer in keeping the box clean. Think about it this way – you put garbage bags in your garbage can, but is the can itself spotless? Yeah, mine isn’t, either. So, while they’re helpful, they’re not the solution I was seeking.

Thankfully I discovered a little helper in my quest for a clean facility for my dear Jazzmine. Fresh Step, makers of the top-notch varieties of cat litter, also makes these handy wipes. The wipes come pre-moistened and fortified with cleaners, much like the household Clorox wipes do. They do a great job of cleaning the box and leaving behind a fresh scent. The cleaner is also feline-safe, so Jazzmine can use her litter box immediately after it’s cleaned (and she usually does, much to my chagrin). And since it doesn’t take that many wipes to clean the box, one container lasts for quite some time. Perhaps best of all, the Clorox company manufactures them, so it’s a sure bet that they really do more than just a surface cleaning job.

Strangely, I have yet to find these wondrous wipes in any of the major pet stores. In fact, the first time I saw them was at Wal-Mart. They weren’t too expensive; I paid less than $3 for them container I purchased. I called the closest chain pet store and asked if they carried them, but the friendly sales associate was unfamiliar with them. He checked for me, and when he came back, he told me they didn’t carry them. He was unable to tell me why that was, and explained that they did carry other wipes. I would think that since these wipes work as well as they do, stores would be clamoring over them, but that doesn’t seem to be the case. At any rate, I’m glad that Wal-Mart has them, as I have become very fond of them, and hope they’re easy to find when I finally finish this container.

In short, I highly recommend Fresh Step wipes for all cat users as they’re the perfect combination of effectiveness, value, and affordability.

Editor’s Note: We didn’t receive any of these wipes from the company for review, we just liked the product. A LOT. Our opinion is totally unsolicited! If you’re listening, Fresh Step, we’ll be happy to test a container or two of your Fresh Step Wipes!

What is Heartworm Disease?

Heartworm disease affects many animals, even some humans. The worm itself is known as Dirofilario Immitus and can grow up to 14 inches in length. Because heartworms can’t spread from animal to animal, mosquitoes play the role of transmitter. It only takes one mosquito bite for your cat to contract heartworms.

Mosquitoes will bite a heartworm-infected animal and carry microscopic versions of the heartworm, microfilarie, to another animal. When the mosquito bites the second animal, the heartworm microfilaria is transferred and begins to travel through the blood stream and makes its way to the tissues of the heart. It takes between 70 and 90 for the microfilariae to make it through the animal’s body to get to the heart which is where it thrives. If both male and female worms are present, they will begin to reproduce up to six months after the initial bite.

Can cats actually get Heartworm Disease?

Everyone knows dogs can get heartworms and that it’s a pretty serious disease. While it is less common, and not as well known, cats can get Heartworm Disease and it can be just as serious for your feline friend. The good news is that this disease is highly treatable, especially with cats. According to the Heartworm Society of America, when dogs are exposed to heartworms they will develop up to 75 adult worms will develop almost 100 percent of the time. When cats are exposed to the same amount, approximately 3 to 10 adult worms will develop in almost 75 percent of the cats. Another report said that the expected rate of heartworm disease in cats is 10 percent of the rate of dogs in that same area. The chances of an inside cat being infected are three percent.

How can I prevent my cat from getting it?

One important thing to remember is that you cannot use the same medicine for your cat that you use for your dog. Products like Frontline Plus Cat are specially designed for cats. It’s important to talk with your veterinarian to decide what dosage is appropriate for your breed of cat, as it varies.

Even if your cat is an inside cat, chances are that they will sometime be exposed. If you have other pets in the house, especially dogs or other pets that go outside, you should be more inclined to take preventative measures. Mosquitoes can get into your house easier than you think. If you have windows open on a beautiful day, they can sneak in. They can even sneak in on your clothes when you’re walking into the house.

As with any medication, there are pros and cons. It’s imperative to talk to your veterinarian before beginning on any treatments. Also be sure to talk with your veterinarian about which brand will be best because there are many kinds ranging from topical to oral, like Sentinel. Oral medication with cats isn’t as easy as it sounds.

How can I tell if my cat has heartworms?

Unfortunately, there are no real tell-tale signs of heartworms. Sometimes the first and only sign is sudden death in felines. The name “heartworm disease” is a tad misleading since it’s also known to affect the lungs and not just the heart. Sometimes breathing stress signs are mistaken for feline asthma, allergic bronchitis, or other respiratory diseases. There are tests, though, to find out if your cat is infected with heartworms.

There are two main tests: the heartworm antigen test and the heartworm antibody test. The antigen test is very specific, but not as sensitive. Just because a test comes back negative, that doesn’t mean that heartworms are absent since there must be two adult female worms present. The antibody test determines if the immune system has been exposed to heartworms.

Meet Jazzmine, the adorable little brown tabby cat I rescued from a local shelter. She’s just shy of ten months old and, like most cats and kittens, she loves to claw at things.

Before I adopted her, I did a lot of research on the clawing vs. declawing debate, and ultimately decided against declawing her. Now I certainly don’t condemn folks who have their cats declawed, but my decision was simply a matter of personal conviction based on my research. I’d definitely recommend you make an informed decision for you and your cat by learning more about onychectomy and discussing it with your vet.

I knew the trade off of not having her declawed would mean routine trips to either the vet or pet groomer to have her claws trimmed. I also knew, based on my friend’s experience with her own cats’ hatred of getting them trimmed, that this would be no walk in the park. One of the first times I took Jazzmine to the vet for her kitten vaccinations, I had my vet trim her claws. It took four – FOUR! – of us holding down a six-pound cat, and she had to be muzzled because she bit one of the vet’s assistants. And the screams . . . oh, the screams . . .

After this particularly harrowing and traumatic experience, I decided to look for other alternatives. I tried double-sided tape on her favorite places to scratch on my couch. She liked the double-sided tape, so that really didn’t fix the problem. I tried dousing her with water when I caught her in the act. She likes water, too. This was not going to be an easy task.

On my last trip to the groomer, I recounted the incident to her. She suggested that I try out a product called Soft Claws. These plastic nail caps are glued onto the front claws, and are designed to remain on until they grow themselves off, which the groomer told me takes about a month or so. They come in a variety of colors, or just plain clear. You can apply them yourself if you’re brave (and/or masochistic), or you can pay to have the groomer apply them for you. I went with the latter option. $45 and fifteen minutes later, my adorable kitten had ten little plastic tips attached to her claws, and was none too happy about them.

Over the next few weeks, I would catch Jazzmine cleaning her paws during her frequent baths. She thought she was so slick. What she was actually doing, of course, was chewing the little plastic caps off gradually. Before long, I was finding the used caps all over my house. They certainly didn’t last the month or so I was told they would. I was also constantly concerned for her because it seemed the little caps made it difficult for her to make the simple leaps and jumps she previously completed with ease. And she certainly had a difficult time slowing herself down after tearing across the kitchen’s linoleum floor at Mach 2, so the crash factor increased tenfold.

I suppose you could place blame on the gluer for user error, but I didn’t attempt the application myself. I paid good money for a professional to apply them. And the trouble I had wasn’t a result of my having bought the wrong size – I followed the guidelines on the back of the box, and they certainly fit her well. So why didn’t they work for me and Jazzmine, and are they working for other people?

A quick look online reveals some very mixed reviews. Some rave about how effectively they prevented their pets’ destructive scratching, while others lamented the same things I did. Some even complained that the Soft Paws caused their pets to injure themselves.

They were OK the 1st 2 times I used em on my kitty but the 3rd time when her nails started growing, they started to push in2 her skin & made her bleed & were very hard 2 get off.
DON’T BUY THESE!!!

This is a great alternative to declawing, which I am opposed to. Also, as a note, I would not recommend putting these on the back claws because the cat uses those to scratch. Imagine having an itch and not being able to scratch! It’s probably ok if you leave just the inside back toe uncovered though.
Works Great for my Cat!

Incidentally, Soft Claws and Soft Paws appear to be the same product, Soft Claws is a registered trademark of Soft Paws, Inc. and both of the websites note the same product patent numbers. Both are available for sale from those websites and also available from retail stores and online shops so I’m not sure what the difference is (if any).

In the end, I am glad I tried them, and I’m certainly glad they have worked for other people and their cats. I just know that Jazzmine and I did not like them very well.

However, I feel unable to write them off altogether.

If you are looking for a way to cut down on your cat’s scratching, I would encourage you to try Soft Claws (or Soft Paws). Jazzmine and I wish you better luck with them than we had.

Bringing home a new pet is a really big step. It can be both scary and exciting all at the same time. As a pet owner, you now have the responsibility of another little life.

Your new pet depends entirely on you to provide everything they’ll need. Here are five easy steps to help ensure that your new family member lives a long and happy and healthy life.

1. Make your home a safe environment – The same way you baby-proof a home, you also need to pet-proof your home. Because our household pets are talented at getting into things, you want to keep everything that is toxic for them out of reach. This includes cleaning supplies, medicines, foods that are bad for them (see #3), the trash and low electrical cords.
2. Make sure your pet receives regular checkups – Going to the vet can be pricey, but it’s important for your pet to make it there often.  Just like you get a yearly checkup,  your pet should have a checkup every one to  two years. While there, make sure that Fido or Mr. Whiskers has a thorough check-up to ensure that they’re on the road to a happy and healthy life. Be sure to ask your vet questions about your new pet, if you have any. And you might also want to ask them about any vaccinations and medications that you think you might need. Products like Sentinel or Frontline Plus can be an important part of keeping your pets’ hearts and bodies healthy.
3. Make sure you’re feeding your pet the right things – Different animals are allergic to different things so it’s important to research what your pet can handle. As a rule, there are many toxic foods for pets like alcohol, chocolate, caffeine, garlic, onion, grapes, raw yeast, trash, anything moldy and anything with artificial sweetener.
4. Develop an exercise plan for your pet – Pets who stay inside often balloon after they mature, especially cats. It’s important for you to keep your pet at a healthy weight. If you have a dog, you can make sure to take it on walks. If you have a cat, you can give it exercise by playing with it in the house. (Hint- laser pointer.)
5. Spay or neuter – It’s been proven that pets who have been spayed or neutered lead a healthier, longer life. If money is an issue, many local animal shelters provide free spay and neuter days. Many counties also have programs where you can get your dog or cat spayed or neutered for as low as $10. Contact your local Humane Society for more information.

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• How to Find a Good Pet Sitter

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