So, show your appreciation as much as you can, especially on specific
pet holidays like National Pet Day.
So, show your appreciation as much as you can, especially on specific
pet holidays like National Pet Month.
Not exact matches
Is it me or does it seem that major appliances
like to
peter out right before the
holidays?
«Just
like with small children,
pet parents do their best to keep
pets safe during the
holidays,» Siadek said.
Elements
like these not only drive up the average register ring in
pet stores, they enhance a retailer's reputation and keep shoppers coming back again and again — not just during the
holiday season, but throughout the year.
Given reports
like these, there is much reason for
pet store owners and operators to be optimistic that
holiday shoppers will ultimately prove unfettered by fallout from Election Day.
Including a
pet in special family events and
holiday traditions
like enjoying treats, opening stockings, sniffing and shaking gifts under the tree, caroling or going for snowy walks after dinner can bring even more joy to your family, not to mention increase the cuteness factor of
holiday photos.
While it can be tempting to treat your
pet to a decadent treat around the
holidays, doing so could upset their stomach or cause more serious conditions
like pancreatitis.
The shelter also stops adoptions just before Christmas because many objects associated with the
holiday may pose a risk to new
pets — things
like Christmas tree ornaments, candy and small children's toys, she said.
To help the harried shopper, the specialist veterinarians at The Animal Medical Center have teamed up to create a
holiday gift list for
pets using ideas from the Pet Socialite's «No Place
Like Home» Pet Expo on November 9 in New York City.
It may seem
like the perfect plan to introduce your new
pet on the day of
holiday celebrations, but it can also stress your new furry friend out.
There are millions of animal lovers out there just
like us who have no idea that feeding their
pets some scraps from their
holiday meals can make them extremely ill and even kill them.
Including a
pet in special family events and
holiday traditions
like festive dinners, opening stockings, sniffing and shaking gifts under the tree, caroling or going for snowy walks after dinner can bring even more joy to your family, not to mention increasing the cuteness factor of
holiday photos.
Also, the popularity of chocolate as gifts for
holidays like Christmas, Valentine's Day and Easter only increases the chance for
pets to get into it.
No one really knows how many
pets flee in a panic from their homes during
holidays like the 4th of July and Labor Day, where fireworks are present.
«This will give families more time to transition a new
pet into their home and will enable
pet parents to include their new
pet in cherished
holiday celebrations
like photos, gatherings and gift openings.»
Much
like the care an emergency room provides for humans, Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital of Wichita offers help when your
pet's doctor is not available in the evenings, on weekends and during
holidays.
Get festive by posting fun, high - quality images within a wide variety of veterinary content,
like a how - to blog post on safe
holiday pet treats or a cute feature of a
pet patient wearing a Santa hat (with permission, of course).
* The extra cords and plugs of
holiday lights and other fixtures can look
like chew toys to
pets.
We can bet not only will your feline friend feel
like the star of the gathering, you'd have plenty of opportunities for some wonderful snapshots of the
holidays with your
pet, too.
In fact, you can save heaps of time using updated versions of blog posts about recurring
pet issues —
like seasonal tick and flea resources, or
holiday pet hazard lists.
With the
holidays fast approaching Lost Dog Illinois would
like to remind you to keep your dog safe during the hustle and bustle: Traveling with your
pet Be sure your dog is wearing a current ID tag that includes your cell phone number.
Those of us at the South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter hope that you are enjoying your family and friends over this
holiday season and please keep in mind that we have many
pets here that are waiting still for a safe, warm and loving home
like yours.
This
holiday season there are many other
pets like Maizy and George Orwell who are waiting for a home of their own.
Needles, hooks, ribbon, foil, tinsel and other
holiday items that look festive to us look
like toys to many
pets and can cause injuries if eaten.
It's also potentially dangerous for the
pet when they escape the house when visitors arrive,
like when Halloween trick - or - treaters arrive or folks come to visit for the
holidays.
Dogs and cats face similar diabetes risk as it is more common in overweight people (and
pets), so veterinarians are suggesting that humans watch the amounts and types of food they give their furry friends during the
holidays, and to watch out for signs of diabetes
like frequent urination, changes in appetite and unusual thirstiness.
One common circumstance that can lead to problems is that many
pets are given presents for the
holidays, including bones, treats and new toys: These can make
pets (just
like human siblings!)
Promotional Flyers In Your City Display your
holiday - focused flyers in local
pet stores, fast food restaurants, gift shops, veterinary offices, and anywhere people sit and wait,
like auto repair / oil change shops, doctors and dentist's offices, and the DMV.
If you're
like over half of all U.S.
pet owners, you'll be giving your
pet at least one gift this
holiday season.
In total, we treat around 100,000 small animals every year — and during seasonal
holidays,
like Christmas and Easter, our highly - skilled staff answer around five queries an hour from worried
pet owners.
Things
like fireworks, some barbecue foods, pool chemicals and even salt water can turn the
holiday into a nightmare for
pets.
Much
like a standard calendar, you'll use this to track
pet holidays, community events, and other important dates.
«Many customers come in looking for products for their smaller
pets,» said Joe Dobbs, an associate manager at Kelley's
Pets in Fresno, Calif. «Just
like with a dog, people want to buy toys and things for their
pets to play with for the
holidays.»
You can keep
holiday plants and Christmas trees inaccessible to
pets by closing doors to block access or set up barricades
like baby gates or other enclosure devices.
Generating sales
like this, the Christmas
holiday season not only offers
pet retailers and manufacturers opportunities to increase the bottom line but also to make their businesses stand out and help them become
pet care leaders in their communities.
And those who have
pets treat them just
like members of the family, with
pet parents letting their «fur babies» sleep in their beds, celebrating their birthdays, including them in
holiday cards... the list goes on.
I found that customers still
like to treat their family
pet with a gift during the
holidays, but that treat has become a bit more practical.
Half of dog owners and a third of cat owners purchase Christmas gifts for their
pets, according to the American
Pet Products Association's 2013 - 2014 National
Pet Owners Survey, and
pet specialty stores with a variety of
holiday - themed
pet products — in addition to the latest trends in popular gift - giving categories
like treats and toys — are poised for a successful fourth quarter and a very happy
holiday season indeed.
Marshall suggests featuring calming aids during
holidays like the Fourth of July or Thanksgiving, when loud noises and family visitors can elevate
pet stress.
Singelais says gourmet treats do particularly well when marketed around an event,
like a
holiday, when
pet owners are more likely to indulge themselves.
Carrying things
like, books, novelty clothing items, houseware items,
holiday - centric toys and gift - y products for
pet owners.
Like other industries, the
pet industry sees an increase in profits as consumers complete their
holiday shopping.
I know not everyone's that lucky, which is why I'm grateful for
holidays like Take Your Dog to Work Day, which is tomorrow, June 23, and companies that let their employees bring
pets to work every day of the year.
Whether it be recognizing a birthday or rescue / adoption day, or surrounding a more traditional
holiday like Easter, Christmas or Thanksgiving, Loving
Pets ® wants to make it easy to celebrate your
pets as part of the family.
You can post pics of your
pets in their cutest Halloween costumes, enter contests, and tell us how you and your
pets like to spend the
holidays.
It's always fun to share
holidays like Christmas, Easter, and Thanksgiving with your
pet but you also need to be aware of some of the hazards to avoid.