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Dog in a small pool tired of the summer heat Dog in a small pool tired of the summer heat Doggie’s Day Out of Palm Springs, 752 Vella Rd. S., Palm Springs, CA 92264, 760-422-6259, www.doggiesdayoutofps.com Elite Pet Care Palm Springs Elite Pet Care is locally owned & operated by Joan Demiany and her team […]

Easy-to-use squeezable water dispenser for dogs on the go. Fill it with water and bring it along in the car or on hikes. It is made to fit in the car holder; has a non-spill top; and can be squeezed with one hand. The extra water drains back into the mug. It is leak tight […]

A curious feature of cat genetics involves the determination of orange and black colors. Geneticists describe black and its various shades (black, brown, blue) as the ancestral coat color, with orange shades (red, orange, cream) developing as a mutation that was further enhanced through breeding. In cats, the gene that determines these colors is linked […]

window waiting for his owner to come home by Lillian Roberts, DVM Country Club Animal Clinic According to Wikipedia, Anxiety is defined as follows:  “… an emotion characterized by an unpleasant state of inner turmoil… It is the subjectively unpleasant feelings of dread over anticipated events, such as the feeling of imminent death…  Anxiety can […]

  the CAT TONGUE® by My Pet Designs™ is a ceramic cat feeding bowl, handmade and imported from Japan. An innovative, custom design increases efficiency in eating with ergonomics in mind, which works especially well with senior cats and messy eaters. A wide entry and low (0.3”) entry height provide easy access and avoid whisker […]

One of the toughest dog training problems to solve is anxiety. As a trainer, I can’t sit down and discuss a dog’s anxiety with it—for anxious dogs, both owners and trainers have to tune in for clues to discover what’s really going on. Anxious dogs may exhibit such symptoms as barking, howling, heavy panting, pacing, […]

Metro Pet Spa & Fitness Centers and K9 Fit Club® Los Angeles Grand Opening Celebration. Photo credit: Angela Chen Photography email: [email protected] website:www.angelachenphotography.com Metro Pet Spa & Fitness Centers and K9 Fit Club® Los Angeles Grand Opening Celebration.Photo credit: Angela Chen Photographyemail: [email protected] website:www.angelachenphotography.com Montebello, CA – July 1, 2016 – K9 Fit Club® launched […]

HomeHealthGetting to Know Your Neighborhood Ticks By Robert Reed DVM, MSES, MPA VCA Rancho Mirage Animal Hospital I suppose beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but for most of us, ticks are not the most lovable creatures on earth. They crawl around on our dogs’ bodies (and our own); they dig into their […]

Mixed Pit Bull breed being trained with food Does your dog take its treats too seriously? In other words, does it manage to scrape your hands painfully when it grabs the goody? In most cases dogs aren’t taught as puppies what is an acceptable amount of pressure from their big pearly canines on human skin. […]

KATRIS Lynks cat scratchers KATRIS Lynks cat scratchers KATRIS Lynks cat scratchers are only slightly bigger than most regular cat scratchers, but more powerful in durability, shred-resistant material, and functionality. They are made from heavy-duty paper with stronger flutes and liners (which make up the cardboard structure) than any other cat scratcher brand on the […]

Pet Companion Magazines are regional publications created to highlight the local pet communities they serve.  Written primarily by local pet professionals, the magazines include articles about training, health, grooming, lifestyle and provide information about local events, activities, businesses and services.

Pet Companion Magazines are regional publications created to highlight the local pet communities they serve.  Written primarily by local pet professionals, the magazines include articles about training, health, grooming, lifestyle and provide information about local events, activities, businesses and services.