Happy Holidays from All Pet!

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To all of our friends and pets, we would like to extend our warmest wishes for a Happy and Healthy Holiday Season!

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Hilarious Canine Christmas Carols!

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If you're looking for a great laugh, watch these canine Christmas carols! Let us know what you think on our Facebook page, linked HERE! 

Tips on How To Pet Proof your Christmas Tree!

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‘Tis the season for decorating, gifts and holiday cheer!  The Christmas tree is a great indicator of what a family may be like with ornaments being passed down over the years.  Everyone knows our family pets love to play, chew and eat everything in sight, especially when they are bright and shiny. 

Here’s a few pet-proofing the Christmas tree tips to avoid having your favorite ornaments plucked off by our furry friend.

• Wagging tails and frisky cats tend to knock off ornaments.  It’s best to place the fragile ornaments up higher where they may be out of reach from a clumsy pet.  Using household items such as foil or tape also help.  If the pet is larger, it’s a good idea to anchor the tree to the ceiling or wall to prevent it from falling over.

• Tree water, which is usually easily accessible for pets, can contain fertilizers, preservatives, and pesticides.  Although used to freshen trees, they can be harmful and deathly for family pets.  A simple tree skirt or covering should deter your pet from using it as a water bowl.

• It’s best to keep electrical cords hidden and out of sight.  Cords are another item that your furry friend can chew on.

• Tinsel are beautiful decorations but highly dangerous for family pets.  Pets of all sizes can easily choke or swallow on hanging tinsel. 

• Fallen pine needle can be dangerous to pets if they are swallowed.  Pine needles can be very toxic to cats, which may lead to liver damage.  It’s best to regularly clean up fallen needles to avoid future problems.

Taking effective precautions will ensure a safe and healthy holiday season for you and your pet!  For more information and updates visit our Facebook page, Linked HERE!

Biologist Film Rare Cat in Borneo

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A team of biologists have captured a rare young female leopard on film in a Malaysian forest.  The Sunda clouded leopard was originally discovered as a distinct species in 2007.  Clouded leopards are the smallest of the big cats, which distinguishes them from other cat species.

“We saw an unusually big pair of eyes about ten metres ahead,” biologist Dr. Hokkanen told BBC Nature.  “The eyes pointed at us and did not move and a round face was just about visible in the flashlight.”  That was the moment Dr. Hokkanen began following the mysterious animal to film its every move.  “I knew it had been a cat.  It could not have been anything other than the Sunda clouded leopard.”  This is believed to be the only close up footage of the rare cat in its natural environment.  Back in 2010, the clouded leopard had first been captured on film, but from a distance.

The future of the Sunda clouded leopard and many forest animals are at risk due to forest clearing on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra.  The members of the International Union for Conservation for Nature (IUCN) are working every day to preserve these forests to protect the many distinct species who call these forests home.

The rare footage can be found at bbc.co.uk/nature/20627836.  For more information and updates, please visit our Facebook page Linked HERE!

Apps Available for Pets!

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If you 're an owner of an iPad or iPhone, you’re probably extremely familiar with the app store. However, apps aren't just for people anymore! There are tons of apps now available for pets!

There are many apps available out there for pet owners to utilize. Here is a list of some of the most popular available for your mobile phone or tablet! Let us know what you think of these apps or if you already have them on our Facebook page, linked HERE!

• Dog Park Finder Plus
• Find Pet Friendly Hotels
• Fido Doctor
• Pet Poison Help
• Pet First Aid
• Petfinder Mobile

To see the the full list of apps for pets, CLICK HERE. 

Animal Safety Tips for Kids: How to keep you Child Safe around Pets

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Family pets can be great playmates for a small child, but on occasion kids do not understand how animals may act. 

Whether it’s the family pet or friends, below is a list of safety tips:

Physical Safety

• Teach your child to recognize the different body language pets use to warn others.
• Train your pet to recognize the command “Stop”, while also practicing with your child.
• Don’t allow other pets in your house without adult Supervision.
• Teach methods to protect from an overexcited pet.  Examples include calling for help, rolling around, and protecting the face with hands.

Toy Safety

• Avoid having balloons around the house.  Your pet may be frightened by the popping noise or choke on if swallowed.
• This may seem hard but avoid having small children toys lying around.  Small toys are easily swallowed, which can be dangerous to the pet.

Mutual Respect

• Designate a pet’s bed, crate or sleeping area as a pet “safe spot” and teach your child to leave them alone.
• Play time with pets is mutual.  Inform you child that the right to end a play session is mutual.

General Rules

• When organizing a playful event with your family and pet maintain a positive, controlled interaction.  Excited pets may alarm your child and also the other way around.
• Teach your child that using rewards will help get your pet to listen.
• If either, your child or pet gets overexcited during play, it’s a good idea to take a brief break to calm everyone down.

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A Must See YouTube Video for Pet Lovers!

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This video is a must see! If you're a pet lover and you're looking for a good laugh, we found the YouTube video for you!

This video shows us how our friends would act if they were a cat or dog! Let us know what you think on our Facebook page, linked HERE!

Pets for Christmas!

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It is always fun to get your pets involved in the holiday season!  With Thanksgiving now over, the Christmas season is well underway.  It’s time for children to start making their wish lists to send to Santa with all of the items they've been wishing for all year!

Two things often found on children’s Christmas lists are a puppy or kitten to cuddle with! However, keep in mind, taking in an animal can become a huge responsibility.  Small animals require a lot of patience and care.  Christmas may not be the best time to bring a new animal into your home.  Children can be distracted with all of their new toys to give this animal their full attention.  There needs to be an agreement with the whole family about the responsibilities not just a surprise gift.  It can be a special bonding time for your family, while training your new member of the family and also teaching your children responsibility, compassion and empathy. 

It’s important to wait for the right time and also specify the requirement and obligations before getting a pet. 

Will you be purchasing a pet for your child this Holiday season? Let us know on our Facebook page, linked HERE!