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Everyday is cuddle your pet day in my house! How about yours?

It's National Cuddle Up Day! 💚

Cuddling your pet isn't only the best part of YOUR day, but it builds their social skills, lets them feel like part of the family, and helps prevent depression! 🐾

Here are some science-based benefits of cuddling your pet. 🧑‍🔬

👉Just remember: not all pets like being cuddled.

Did you know that each year, 500,000 pets are hurt by fire, and that 1000+ homes are damaged by fires started by pets. To keep your pets and your home safe, make sure your pet is never left unattended around open flames like a firepit, fireplace, or candles. Invest in some flameless candles and stove k**b covers. (Turning on the stove is the No. 1 way pets cause fires.) BHG July 2019

Is DOGTV good for your pup? The jury is still out, but it doesn't seem like it is bad. Just don't let it take the place of exercising and playing with your dog!

Do dogs like TV? Americans are finding out as we try to ease their (and our) separation anxiety. When we leave our dogs alone, we think they’ll be lonely, or worse, chew the furniture. So we're turning to the TV.

Have a healthy, happy, merry holiday! Follow these tips!

12 Christmas pet safety tips to prevent emergency veterinary visits Pet expert Steve Dale offers 12 Christmas pet safety tips to prevent emergency veterinary visits from dangers of tinsel and scarfing turkey

Read this to keep the holidays Merry for you and your pet!

Your pet is at risk around this holiday food, decor. We talk to a UC Davis vet for tips It might be tempting to share your holiday leftovers with your furry friends, but it might be more harmful than you think.

Please, please, please do not stop your pet's heartworm preventative at this time, even though we have had some killing frosts. This little guy flew into my house this morning and made himself comfortable on my paper towels. The thermometer shows the outside temperature when he came in! This is also why indoor pets should be on heartworm preventative all year round too: CATS & DOGS!

Excellent tips on keeping pets safe and healthy during the holidays and throughout the year!

Dr. Maro: Preventing toxin exposure in pets this holiday season A reliable source of information for pet owners and access to treatment advice can be found through the ASPCA Pet Poison Control Hotline (888) 426-4435.

Helpful advice for the upcoming holidays!

Verifying which Thanksgiving foods are safe for pets Much of the holiday meal is dangerous for pets because of fats, oils, spices, seasonings and other ingredients that can be toxic to them.

This changes the meaning of "eating like a pig"!

This Little Piggy Had A Healthy, Balanced Diet: Avoiding Pig Obesity The age-old saying “you are what you eat” is not an exception for our swine friends. Even though pigs are primarily portrayed as round and plump, this may

Don't let your pet become a victim of this awful disease! It's best to maintain a steady diet and refrain from excessive treats over the holidays!

With holidays approaching, know the signs of pancreatitis in pets Last week, my dog Stewie was feeling under the weather, so we visited the vet . His symptoms indicated that he may have pancreatitis. Lab work revealed this wasn’t the

Wonderful tips about owning a rabbit!

Here's how long bunnies live and how a rabbit's lifespan works Rabbits can make great pets and are more interactive than you think, with each having different personalities. Here's how long bunnies live and how to keep your pet happy.

Our dogs changed everything! Share if you dog(s) did. ❤🐶