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It’s one of the sweetest, most familiar images of the holidays – an adorable furry heading poking out of a festively wrapped box with a great big bow. There are squeals and tears of delight as the recipient hugs their new Christmas pet. It would be awesome if real life worked out the way it does in commercials, but that …

Meet Nicole Young Nicole is a Springfield native and graduated from Missouri State University with a Bachelor’s in Psychology. She loves camping, hiking, and all things outdoors. An adventurous spirit, Nicole likes to take a weekend trip once a month to see a new place or visit a place she already loves. She also crochets a lot in her free …

Thanksgiving is a time for friends, family, and holiday feasts; however, it can also be a time for possible distress for our furkids. Pets won’t be so thankful if they munch on undercooked turkey or a pet-unfriendly floral arrangement, or if they stumble upon an unattended alcoholic drink. Here are a few things to keep in mind over the holiday …

Imagine, after finishing dinner, your family takes their plates to the kitchen and puts them in the cabinets for breakfast the next morning. Or instead of washing your morning coffee cup, you reuse it, day after day, layers of residue building up. If you wouldn’t feed your family using unwashed dishes, why would you make your furry family members eat …

After an entire summer of undivided attention, lots of friends around, and tons of playtime, your furkids may be a little confused and a lot lonely when school starts back up. Pets also run the risk of getting bored (read: destructive) or lost in the shuffle when busy school schedules pick back up. When your pets are stressed or understimulated, …

There are tons of choices out there when it comes to cat litter – clumping, non-clumping, recycled paper, corn, silica gel crystals, walnut shells. The list goes on and on. The number of options (and advertisements!) can be overwhelming. We’re going to help you cut through the clutter. While every owner and cat is different, there are a few simple …

The truth is, essential oils, in all their aromatic glory, have far greater benefits for you and your pets than you might think. Calming Soothing Relaxing Anti-bacterial Anti-microbial Anti-Inflammatory Emotional Support Mental Clarity Digestion Support Parasite removal (more specifically relating to pets, here) The list goes on, you get the point When you’re using essential oils on or around your …

Our friends at Prime Lending have these tips for helping to make your home more pet friendly! Your home should be a relaxing, comfortable respite for every member of your family — even the furry ones. But most homes aren’t built with the comfort of pets in mind. Want to help your furry friend feel just as cozy at home …

Warmer weather, blooming plants, and buzzing insects can all spell trouble for the pets in your care, but depending on where you live, winter hazards may still apply! Stay alert to weather patterns, don’t allow pets outside unsupervised and wash melting salts from paws to prevent poisonous ingestion. If, however, the bright and beautiful days of spring are upon you, …

Our friends over at PetPav have some helpful advice for your pups stomach issues. Dogs will throw up for many reasons including an irritated stomach, eating too fast or too much, or occasionally because of anxiety. Most of the time, throwing up is not something to worry about, but sometimes it can indicate a serious condition. Understanding why your dog …