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Oldies but Goodies: 5 Reasons to Adopt an Adult Shelter Dog

It's high time to address some of the hardest pups to place out there . . . the older dog in a shelter. Stuck with stigmas of "reject" or "difficult," or worse, they often get overlooked for the fresh starts of playful puppies. Well, as someone who's raised a few pets from lil ones, it's not all fun and fluff.

Before you head straight for the babes, check out five solid reasons to start with the big guys.

Break-ins — Potty training is no joke, especially for newbies. When you get a dog at an older age, especially one who has spent time in a foster home, much of the most difficult part is already done. Starting with an already housebroken, or almost housebroken, pet is easier than starting from scratch.
Miracle grown — It would be quite the shock to adopt what you expect to be a small pooch and end up with someone more akin to a St. Bernard. If you get a dog as an adult, you know that your teensy pooch is not gonna become large and in charge in a few months.
Tricksters — While training needs to continue at any age, getting an adult pooch can allow you to have a pup that already knows the basic commands and maybe some tricks, too. Bonus.
Less Mouthy — Adult dogs have their grown-up teeth that can make them better for you and your beloved shoes.
Chilled out — As dogs get older, they tend to get calmer. Adopting an adult or senior dog lets you have a calmer pal around the house if that's the lifestyle you prefer.

— Additional reporting by Hedy Phillips

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Pet Advice 11/14/16

Are You Cleaning Your Pet's Food Dish Often Enough?

Do you clean your pet's food dishes every day? If you don't already, you should, according to Halo Pets. Think about it: your pet spends a good amount of time licking various parts of their bodies, including their butts and their feet. Those two areas right there harbor a lot of bacteria that is then transferred to their mouths and into their dishes while they eat and drink. We suggest washing food and water dishes and food scoops with warm, soapy water at least once a day.

A few other tips for keeping everything as clean as possible include washing your own hands before and after handling food and food bowls and storing food properly (open canned food should be kept in the refrigerator with a lid for no more than three days, and dry food should be kept in an airtight container).

by Hedy Phillips

Cute Animals 11/14/16

8 of the Coolest Things About Hedgehogs

When I was in elementary school, one of my teachers had a classroom pet hedgehog named Eighth Note. She let me take him home over Winter break one year, and I think I actually fell in love. Of course I asked my parents for a hedgehog of my own, but that didn't fly. That didn't stop me from learning more about these prickly little creatures, though! These are just a few of the neat things I found out about hedgehogs.

Hedgehogs are still illegal as pets in a few places, including Maine, Arizona, California, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Hawaii, and New York City.
They have pretty bad eyesight, so their senses of smell and hearing are heightened to make up for it.
Hedgehogs got their name for two different reasons. The first is because they hang out and look for food in hedges. The second is because they make little pig-like grunts. Put those together, and you've got hedgehog.
These little guys have about 5,000 spines that fall out after about a year before being replaced by new ones.
Hedgehogs are nocturnal, so they're very active at night.
Wild hedgehogs live about four to seven years, and domesticated hedgehogs can live longer than that.
Hedgehogs are carnivores! They eat things like insects, worms, mice, and even some snakes.
Baby hedgehogs are hoglets, males are boars, and females are sows. A group of hedgehogs is called an array.

by Hedy Phillips

Pet Advice 11/13/16

The Dangerous Chemical That's Lurking All Around Your House

During the Winter months, antifreeze is a common substance used in our cars for obvious reasons, but antifreeze can also be found in other areas of the home, according to Dr. Denise Petryk, on-staff veterinarian at Trupanion. The toxic chemical, which has a sweet taste to animals, can also be found in paint, snow globes, solar water heaters, and bases of free-standing basketball hoops.

Symptoms of antifreeze ingestion can include staggering, loss of balance, excessive water consumption, depression, abdominal sensitivity, and seizures. Your pet will need an antidote within a few hours of ingesting any antifreeze, so act quickly if you suspect an issue.

Dr. Petryk recommends always keeping new and used antifreeze containers safely out of the way of pets and making sure the bottles are wiped down of any leaks. Also clean up any spills immediately. It is always good to be extra careful where highly toxic chemicals are concerned.

by Hedy Phillips

Cats 11/13/16

7 Reasons to Microchip Your Pets

About 10 million pets go missing or are stolen each year, according to the American Humane Association. Pet owners' best defense against this is microchipping, which is a simple procedure done at the vet. Both cats and dogs can be easily microchipped for about a $50 fee. Home Again, a prime source for microchipping needs and information, currently has more than six million pets enrolled in its program and boasts that more than one million pets have been returned home because of its services. If those numbers aren't enough evidence that microchipping is a good idea, check out the list of seven more reasons below.

It hurts your pet very little. Getting microchipped is as simple as getting a vaccination. It probably hurts about as much as it does when we get shots.

It's a simple procedure. The microchip is about the size of a grain of rice and is inserted into a soft area on the back. Easy and simple.

It could save your pet's life. If your pet is lost or stolen, having a microchip could be the key to bringing Fido back home. If someone finds and takes your pet in to get scanned, you'll be reunited in no time.

It's your proof of ownership. If your pet is stolen and ends up getting scanned somewhere, your information will pop up, as long as you've registered the chip with the database. It's a quick way for your stolen pet to be returned to you.

If you have an outdoor pet, it will put your mind at ease. Some people, myself included, let their animals roam around outside. I recently got my cat microchipped because of that. I used to let him out to wander around while I was at work, and I realized that someone could easily pick my boy up and take him (especially because he's the friendliest cat you'll ever meet), so I got him microchipped. I feel better knowing if he wanders off or if something happens, he can hopefully be brought in and returned to me.

It's a onetime deal. Once the chip is inserted, it'll stay there and be viable for your pet's lifetime. So that makes it a onetime fee for the insertion. (There's a small yearly membership fee, but if it helps you reunite with your pet, it's all worth it.)

A collar and tag will only go so far. A collar or tag can easily fall off or be removed. A microchip isn't going anywhere.

For more information on microchipping your pets, go to Home Again or call your local vet.

by Hedy Phillips

Pet Advice 11/13/16

7 Free iPhone Apps For the Savvy Pet Owner

If your iPhone is like another appendage, then you undoubtedly have apps to organize just about every aspect of your life: calendars, to-do lists, restaurant locators, pedometers, and diet monitors, to name a few. And these days, busy pets are just as lucky. We've rounded up our favorite free iPhone apps for safe and savvy pets and their companions, from medical references to dog-park finders to squeaky toys.

askPETMD: This new app has just about every vet-related resource you need. You can look up any kind of ailments your pet might have, get advice from a vet right in the app, find the nearest vet, and save your pet's information. It's basically an all-in-one app for medical resources.
ResQwalk: By using this app, all your distance-related activity will translate into money and products donated to various pet-related organizations.
Map My Dog Walk: You and Fido conquered an awesome hike last Fall, but a few months later, it's tough to remember the route. This app allows you to log your walk routes, share them with friends, and even calculate calories burned!
Remind My Pet: For any pets on medication, this app keeps track of dosing schedules and emails or texts you when they are due for their next one.
PetVet: No one can provide a proper diagnosis like a trained veterinarian, but if your pet is acting strangely and you're wondering if it's life-threatening, consult Petside's PetVet. A WebMD-like interface for your pets, this app lets you choose your pet's symptoms and offers possible conditions for your vet to investigate.
Cat Toy: Keep Fluffy occupied with four games: a creepy, crawly spider that multiplies when pawed, a fluttery butterfly, a squeaky mouse, and a vibrating laser pointer. Just make sure she gives your phone back!
Dog Goes: This dog-park finder allows you to search for dog-friendly outdoor venues by your location, by state, or by zip code. The app provides detailed information about each location (on- or off-leash areas, hours, fees) and includes a database of reviews. Pay $2 for the full version and get 2,500 more parks and 12,000 dog-friendly businesses.

— Additional reporting by Hedy Phillips

by Sara Yoo

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