Posts in Category: Human-Animal Bond
Pet-Friendly Holiday Gift Guide
Treat the pets in your life—both the naughty and the nice—with the latest pet-friendly gifts in our team’s pet gift guide. We’ve curated a collection of trendy and truly fun pet toys and supplies to help you pick the perfect presents for your pets.
Whether you’re celebrating Christmas or another seasonal holiday, Caring Paws Animal Hospital has the wish lists for your pets covered!
Continue…Highlighting Adopt A Cat Month: Suncoast Animal League
Since 2006, our friends at Suncoast Animal League have helped and facilitated the adoption of over 20,000 pets in the Tampa area. They work tirelessly to rescue, rehabilitate, foster, and adopt the animals in their care (or, in the case of thousands of wildlife, release). Unfortunately, the numbers of homeless pets continue to climb. This June is Adopt-A-Cat month, and we’re proud to highlight the cause of the Suncoast Animal League where you might just find a new feline friend to bring home.
Continue…Fall Harvest Foods for Pets
As the leaves begin to change and the air turns crisp, we find ourselves embracing the cozy feeling of fall. From pumpkin patches to apple picking, the autumn season brings a sense of warmth and joy. Just as we indulge in seasonal delights, our beloved pets can also partake in the festivities with safe and nutritious fall foods. Caring Paws Animal Hospital is here to share some ideas about how you can include your furry companions in the fall fun while maintaining their health and happiness.
Continue…Microchip Month: Why Microchipping Your Pet Is So important
Personalized, colorful collars and tags look great and provide one way to identify your furry family member, but they aren’t permanent. Collars and tags can come off or become damaged, and pets without identification are at a much higher risk of ending up in shelters if they ever become separated from their families.
Continue…Best Activities for Your Pet When Things Cool Down in Florida
The sun may not be quite as warm and the day isn’t quite as long, but that doesn’t mean our pets want their routines upended. Keeping pets active year-round is good for their physical and emotional health, and it’s good for their human companions, too!
Our team at Caring Paws Animal Hospital has some suggestions for ways to keep pets busy when winter air descends on Florida.
Continue…Pet Deals to Look Out for on Black Friday
It’s that time of year again—when Black Friday sales ads are everywhere. If you’re a pet owner, you might wonder whether there are any special deals on pet supplies. The answer is definitely yes!
This annual post-Thanksgiving shopping spree offers plenty of ways to save money on everything from cat food and litter boxes to dog beds, toys, and pet carriers. So if your pet needs new toys, food bowls, treats, or other gear, read on for our guide to pet shopping on Black Friday 2022.
Continue…Games to Play With Your Dog
If you’re looking for ways to have a doggone good time with your pooch, you have come to the right place! Playing games with your dog provides him with both mental and physical stimulation, builds your dog’s confidence, and strengthens the bond you have with your pet.
Check out these five, fun-filled suggestions from our team at Caring Paws Animal Hospital.
Continue…Birds of Prey and the Risks to Pet Safety
There are many predatory species in Florida, and even small amphibians, insects, and plants can pose significant threats to a pet’s welfare. To fully assess the myriad risks associated with our flora and fauna, it’s important to remember that some of the stealthiest hunters are not on the ground, growing in the garden, or lurking in the water. Birds of prey are critical members of our ecosystem, but they can quickly and quietly undermine pet safety.
Continue…Best Outdoor Activities to Do With Your Pet
Summer has arrived, and it’s time for sun, sand, and outdoor fun with your pets! While many opportunities for outdoor activities lend themselves to our canine companions, you might have a splendidly social kitty who would enjoy some of these adventures as well.
At Caring Paws Animal Hospital, we fully embrace the belief that our pets are family, and it’s important that we spend as much quality time together as possible. Check out these suggestions for outdoor fun from our compassionate team.
Continue…Hip, Hop, Hooray for Rabbits as Pets
At Caring Paws Animal Hospital we don’t discriminate! Large or small, fluffy or sleek, calm or energetic, we love all animals. Many of our patients are dogs or cats, but we also love to see other less traditional pets like rabbits. Rabbits as pets can be a great fit for many families, if you are considering adding another four paws to your home, these furry friends are definitely worth a second glance.
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