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July 18, 2013

Keep Pets Cool during the Dog Days of Summer

Posted by: Best Friends

The dog days of summer are here and we humans aren’t the only ones suffering.  For our canine best friends, long hot summer days in a house without air conditioning or a backyard without shade can be misery.

Tags: dog safety, doggy daycamp, Dogs, dogs, pet advice, Pet Health, pet health, pet info, Pet Safety

June 28, 2013

Don’t Let your Dog Become a 4th of July Runaway

Posted by: Best Friends

Did you know this is peak season for runaway dogs?

Independence Day celebrations can last for a week or longer, and the fireworks and firecrackers associated with the fun can cause dogs to hide or run away trying to escape the noise. As pet owners, we need to take some extra precautions to keep our pets safely at home.

Tags: dog safety, Dogs, holidays, pet advice, pet behavior, Pet Safety, tips

June 20, 2013

Advice to Make “Take Your Dog to Work” Day Fun for All

Posted by: Best Friends

Friday, June 21 is “Take Your Dog to Work” Day.  The annual celebration has come a long way since the inaugural event in 1999. A growing number of companies allow pets in the workplace for this special occasion.

Tags: Dogs, dogs, holidays, pet advice, pet behavior, Pets, take your dog to work day

May 31, 2013

Helping Moore Save its Family Pets

Posted by: Best Friends

The task facing the Oklahoma animal welfare community is massive: not only are there lost pets who must be rescued and cared for until they can be reunited with their family, but many families have no way to care for their pets now that they have lost their homes.

Tags: Cats, cats, dog safety, Dogs, dogs, donations, pet info, Pet Safety, Pets

May 26, 2013

A Memorial Day Tribute to Service Dogs Assisting Disabled Veterans

Posted by: Best Friends

We all know of the heroism of our K9's in the military, here is a story of Tuesday, a very special service dog working with disabled hero Louis Carlos Montalvan.

Tags: Dogs

May 21, 2013

Best Friends Collects Donations to Help Lost Pets in Oklahoma

Posted by: Best Friends

The devastating tornadoes that left hundreds homeless in the Oklahoma City metro area Monday also separated many families from their beloved pets.

Best Friends Pet Care is collecting donations to help The Central Oklahoma Humane Society in its efforts to save pets lost during the storm and reunite them with their families. Pet lovers are invited to make a donation by stopping into or calling any Best Friends Pet Care center nationwide.

Tags: Cats, dog safety, Dogs, donations, oklahoma city, pet info, Pet Safety, Pets

May 17, 2013

Want to live longer? Get a pet!

Posted by: Best Friends

The medical community has long stated that owning a pet will reduce stress in your life. That comes as no surprise to us! Just last week, the American Heart association came out with a report stating that pet owners actually live longer than non pet owners!

Tags: Activity, cats, doggy daycamp, Dogs, dogs, exercise, pet advice, pet health, Pets, Weight

May 01, 2013

Celebrate your Pet: It’s National Pet Month

Posted by: Best Friends

The month of May marks the beginning of summer for many of us.  May also is “National Pet Month”, a special time for celebrating our relationship with the pets in our lives.

Pet ownership has many benefits.  It’s well documented that having a pet improves both our physical health and emotional well-being.  In exchange, we have a responsibility to give our pets attention and care.

Tags: Cats, cats, Dogs, dogs, pet advice, pet info, Pets

March 20, 2013

It's Time for Spring Training!

Posted by: Best Friends

Now that spring has sprung, you and your dog are looking forward to getting outdoors for walks, runs and visits to the dog park.

But, say Best Friends trainers Kim Mandel and Jamie Ianello, they often hear from clients that their dogs seem to be less obedient in the spring -- as though they’ve forgotten all their training and the “rules” of public behavior.

Tags: dog training, Dogs, exercise, pet advice

February 21, 2013

Is Your Pet Reaching the Golden Years?

As hard as it is to face, our pets age faster than we do.  Being informed and proactive about health care ensure the best quality of life for your pet for as long as possible.

Tags: dogs, Pet Health, pet health, Weight

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