Tag: pets

Pet Safety in Emergencies

D. Williams No one likes to think that a natural disaster or family or personal emergency will happen to them, and few people are prepared for such situations. While the thought of any emergency is scary, you can avoid outright panic by preparing to protect your pet the best you can before the situation arises.…

Did You Know Dogs Need Sunlight?

D. Williams Sunlight is vital to our wellbeing as well as our pets. It is essential that dogs get sunlight at different times of the day. We are talking raw sunlight from early morning through mid-day and into the evening. Raw Sunlight has a natural spectrum of light from infrared (IR) right through to ultra-violet (UV).…

Signs Your Dog Is Happy

D. Williams I think we all agree that there is nothing better than the companionship of a dog. We cannot learn how to speak dog, but we can learn to understand behaviors and body language signals that our dog is happy and content. All animals are different, and as dogs age, their activity levels and…

Traveling with Your Pet During the New Year

Just a few days ago, it was National Pet Travel Safety Day, and I thought it was a perfect time to share with all of Rover’s family, cousins, and Sun Lakes pet parents the importance of keeping your dog, cat, or critter safe when traveling with you in a car. While your pet is excited and…

Keeping Holidays Happy for Pets

Susan Marie, Host of The Doggy Diva Show Tis the season to be celebrating the holidays with family and friends! To ensure that celebrations are relaxing and enjoyable, preparation is key. Before the festivities begin, have a plan in place that includes the safety of your four-legged family members. As we all know, pets are…

Holiday Safety for Your Pet

The holiday season is upon us, and many Sun Lakers plan to include their furry companions in the festivities. Please be sure to steer pets clear of the following unhealthy treats, toxic foods, and dangerous decorations. Christmas Tree: Securely anchor your Christmas tree so it does not tip and fall, causing possible injury to you or…

Turkey Day Can Be Dangerous for Pets

Dee Rovers Ooooooh! the smell of Thanksgiving turkey. But did you know this holiday dinner tops 3,000 calories and 229 grams of fat? That’s a lot of high-fat, rich foods for us, but very dangerous as a “special treat” for our beloved companions. For most veterinarians, this holiday season is known as the “pancreatitis season,”…

We Need You!

D. Williams Rover’s Rest Stop Kids thank you from the bottom of their hearts for all you do to help them on their journey to a new, loving forever home. They admit that the road is sometimes bumpy, but with your lending a helping hand, they know they are safe. Rescues have been struggling through…