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Keeping Your Pet Safe During Halloween Everyone knows Halloween is a fun and festive time for children and adults. It can also be fun for the pets in our lives. And just like we need to keep safe Halloween night, it is essential to keep your pets safe as well. It could be scary and stressful for your dog to have strangers knock on the door in costumes or deal with the constant knocking or ringing at the door. If your dog is like mine, they will be in protection mode the whole night. There are other hazards to be aware of, but keep in mind they are preventable. Safety and Love First It’s no surprise that Halloween candy is meant for the kids and not the dog that includes suckers. Most Holloween candies contain an artificial sweetener called xylitol. This can be dangerous to dogs by causing a drop in blood sugar as well as loss of coordination and seizures. Chocolate is another type of candy to keep away from your pet. Chocolate can be lethal and cause death in your pet. Not onl...

Benefits of Pets in the Workplace Years ago the idea of taking your dog to work was unheard of. In recent years it has become a trend welcomed with open arms. If you are a pet owner, you understand the emotional and physical benefits your pet brings into your life. Just like negativity and stress can overcome you, so can laughter and positivity. Studies have shown that pets have calming effects, can reduce blood pressure, and lower stress. Retirement homes are allowing the visit or permanent living of pets due to these studies. June 18-22 has been dubbed Take Your Pet to Work Week which leads up to Take Your Dog to Work Day on June 22. During this time and any other time employers allow pets in the office, they will see the benefits pets have on their employees and business. According to Undercover Recruiter , there are a few benefits to bringing your four-legged furry friend to work. Brings the Team Together An office dog can bring the staff together and bond. In some offices...