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Take Your Pet to Work Week Many years ago, the idea of taking your dog to work was unheard of. But 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 anxiety. Retirement homes are allowing the visit or permanent living of pets due to these studies. The third week in June has been dubbed Take Your Pet to Work Week, which leads up to Take Your Dog to Work Day on Friday. The week is started off with Take Your Cat to Work Day on Monday for all those cat lovers. Employers who participate and allow pets in the office will see the benefits pets have on their employees and business. But before you take your pet to work, go through this helpful checklist to make for a painless visit. Awesome Benefits A...

There Are Cat People & There Are Dog People! Thought Catalog - Whether you consider yourself a cat or dog person, it can say a lot about your personality. You may seem more like your pet than you want to admit and even look like your furry companion. There’s no doubt there is a difference between cats and dogs, it can also be said about those who have a preference. Here are a few things to keep in mind about our furry friends and the people who room with them. All About Them Dogs There are more dog people than cat people, about 6 percent more households own a dog than own a cat. I know, there are a few of you who would say you like both. You would be known as  “bi-petuals,” sounds funny, but yeah there’s a name for you. Might be good to know that dog people are friendlier and more extroverted than cat lovers, who prefer to be alone. You are also more confident and dominant than cat owners. Do you like wide, open spaces? Well, you might be happy to know that dog owners ...

Oral Hygiene and Your Dog Keeping up with our pets oral health can go a long way, our pet’s oral health is just as important as ours after all. We put so much thought into the food we feed them, toys they play with, their physical health, and so one. So why should their oral hygiene be overlooked? Gum disease is seen in about 85 percent of dogs over the age of 4. Not only can you tell visually, but your dog’s bad breath is also a smelly sign. The good thing to remember is that it can all be preventable. There are a few helpful tips you should follow if you want to give your furry family member a head start to better oral health. Tips to Guide You Do a Breath Test- No one wants to do this voluntarily, but sniffing your dog’s breath is a good indicator if your dog needs to see the vet soon for a good cleaning. Check Out His Gums - Every now and then, lift your dog’s lips and check out their gum line and teeth. The gums should be pink in color and not swollen, and their teeth sh...