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Inspect Your Yard for Dead Animals

Inspect Your Yard for Dead Animals

Inspect Your Yard for Dead Animals Finding a dead bird or rodent in your yard can become an exciting moment for your cat or dog…especially if their predatory instincts are intact (not all pets are into hunting). You may think, “These animals were designed to live off the land and hunt, so what does it...
Fertilizers & Pets

Fertilizers & Pets A Quick Word of Caution

Fertilizers & Pets A Quick Word of Caution As Spring and Summer roll in, many homeowners and pet parents will begin fertilizing their lawns. Should you be concerned? And, how long should I keep my dog off the grass once I’ve fertilized it? Most online resources break it down as follows: Pets - 24-48 hours...
My Dog Won’t Eat Their Food Any More

My Dog Won’t Eat Their Food Any More

My Dog Won’t Eat Their Food Any More One day you wake up and your dog won’t eat their food. They aren’t sick and don’t seem upset…so what’s going on? Other owners are perplexed that dogs can basically eat the same exact food all day, day after day, and feel guilty that they don’t enjoy...
Aussie Pet Mobile - Simply the Best Choice for Your Pets

Aussie Pet Mobile – Simply the Best Choice for Your Pets!

Aussie Pet Mobile - Simply the Best Choice for Your Pets! It’s early in the morning and you’re rushing to get ready for work.  You’ve got kids and yourself to feed and everybody depends on you to get them off on the right foot for the day.  It’s pouring rain outside and your pets have...
A Tangled Matted Mess

A Tangled, Matted Mess

A Tangled, Matted Mess Dogs come with either fur or hair. Fur tends to shed more than hair, but hair can grow much longer and requires more grooming. Whether your dog has fur or hair, it can become a tangled, matted mess…and this can also be true for cats. While there are many reasons for...
Why Dogs Growl

Why Dogs Growl

Why Dogs Growl Have you ever experienced unexpected, aggressive growling from your dog towards a friend or family member? It can make you wonder, “What is that about? And, what should I do?” First, non-playful growling communicates discomfort, distress, or insecurities. When a puppy or dog growls, something is making them feel threatened or frightened....
Fun Facts About Our Furry Friends

Fun Facts About Our Furry Friends

Fun Facts About Our Furry Friends Sometimes we wonder about our pets and simply are curious. Here are some quick facts about cats and dogs easily researched online from a variety of sources: Dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day and lounge for 6-8 more Cats spend almost half their time grooming themselves Dogs' sweat glands...
Fleas on Your Pets Aussie Pet Mobile Can Help

Fleas on Your Pets? Aussie Pet Mobile Can Help!

Fleas on Your Pets? Aussie Pet Mobile Can Help! When pet owners are asked what they dread most about the coming of Spring and Summer, the topic that invariably comes up most is fleas! Fleas on dogs and cats! These small dark brown insects prefer temperatures of 65-80 degrees and humidity levels of 75-85 percent...
Oh NO! My Pet Is Matted! – Aussie To The Rescue

Oh NO! My Pet Is Matted! – Aussie To The Rescue!

Oh NO!  My Pet Is Matted! – Aussie To The Rescue! The three pictures above illustrate what can happen to your pet when it gets severely matted.  Many of today’s most popular breeds can quickly and easily develop severe matting that can be a breeding ground for sores, hide fleas or ticks, promote disease and...
Paw Talk

Paw Talk…

Paw Talk… Let’s talk about paws. Almost all dog owners notice their dogs kicking backward after going to the bathroom. It’s cute, and it’s also serving a surprising purpose. Dog owners may also notice a “corn chip” or “Frito” smell on their paws. What’s that about? Kicking Backward First, when your dog goes to the...