Why is My Dog Chewing Their Paws Is your furry best friend chewing their paws all day? Chewing for self-grooming can be a normal and healthy part of your pet’s routine. But it becomes a problem when the chewing is excessive and causes bleeding, swelling, or irritation.  If that is your dog’s case, chances are that they are dealing with paw injuries, pain, allergies, skin problems, or behavioral issues.  In this article, we explore in detail each of these causes and how you can help your dog avoid chewing their paws excessively.   1. Paw Injuries First, start by inspecting y ..read more

How to Travel Safely and Comfortably With a Pet As a loving pet owner, you want to spend as much time with your furry companion as possible—even your holidays. However, planning a vacation with an animal in tow can be tough. You want to make sure that both you and your pet are comfortable, and that you’re abiding by any relevant rules and regulations. Pet Parents’ Place shares how you can travel safely with your pet, so you can see the world together. Find Pet-Friendly Destinations A smooth trip with your pet starts with picking the right destination. Large cities may not be ideal for animals ..read more

How does pet ownership affect childhood development? So many of us grew up with pets and have such fond memories of all the joy they brought to us.  But pet ownership is so much more.  It affects childhood development, including social, emotional and educational benefits.  This guide all of these are explored in detail.  There’s also information on how parents can safely introduce a family pet, encourage responsible pet ownership and embrace the role animals play in childhood development. https://kidadl.com/animal-facts/pets-and-childhood-development-guide Chapter 1 An int ..read more

HEALTHY AND HAPPY PETS OVER THE WINTER Dropping Weather Temperatures Bring Challenges Dropping temperatures can bring challenges for pets and their owners. From treating pain brought on by the cold to easing anxiety when you leave for work or when company arrives, here are some tips courtesy of Pet Parents Place on how to get your pet healthier for winter. Keep Up Your Regular Routine Just like humans, furry friends can have a tough time with change. The same way that people can feel a bit run down during the winter months, so can their pups. In fact, pets can be susceptible to seasonal affect ..read more

Managing a New Pet and Business ​Starting a new business is an exciting and never ending responsibility. When you add the work required in welcoming a new pet, it can all quickly become overwhelming. Whether Starting New Business From Home or Otherwise Whether you are starting a new business from home or otherwise, adding a pet to the mix can lead to significant disruptions if you don’t have a plan in place. No matter where you got your pet from, be it from a shelter or rescued through Pet Parents Place, you need to take care of it properly. And no matter what kind of business you are starting ..read more

Her Story of Her Fur Baby Loss, and Finding Love Again (A story submitted by one of Pet Parents Place users.) Hi There! I registered my fur baby on Petparentsplace.com  and here is a little story about us. The Passing of her Pomeranian Boy I had a white Pomeranian boy who passed away in May 2014 and he was my child. I always told myself I will never be able to have another pet because I was just so devastated. Serendipity Helped Her Find Her New Fur Baby Love Well, fast forward to 3/08/17, I was in bed and randomly was scrolling thru Facebook and saw Florida Little Dog Rescue. I had “like ..read more

Actionable Tips and Tools for Helping Neglected Pets in Your Area Pets enrich our lives in many ways, from providing emotional support to giving adorable cuddles. Unfortunately, not all pets get the care and attention they need. If there are abandoned, neglected, or unwanted pets in your community, you may want to take steps to help them. Of course, you can’t personally take in every furry friend you meet—as much as you might like to. Rest assured, there are other ways to help. Here are some resources and ideas for supporting your neighborhood animals. Look up animal charities you can donate t ..read more

Service Dogs can Enrich Your Life If you have a disability and need help with certain activities, consider the benefits that come with having a service dog. These animals are not simply pets, but provide a vital role to their owners and allow them to live as independently as possible. Here are some tips from Pet Parents’ Place on how a service dog can be a positive influence on your life. Ways a Service Dog Can Help Service dogs provide help to individuals with disabilities in a variety of different ways. They can alert you when the doorbell is ringing if you cannot hear, keep you from cr ..read more

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