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Tips for Protecting Your Dog’s Paws in the Winter
Dangers of Ice Melt Salt Sidewalk salt is a common cause of irritated paws in the winter. If you notice your pet's paws are cracking or excessive licking, this may be a sign the salt is bothering your pet. More seriously, salt is harmful when ingested and can cause...
Peanut Butter Dog Treat Recipe
Around the holidays, we all enjoy some extra treats. Although our dogs cannot enjoy some of our favorite holiday foods, they can enjoy these dog-friendly peanut butter treats! If you'd like to add an extra treat, try mixing some cranberries into this simple recipe....
What Toys Will Cats Actually Play With?
Cats have reputations for being self-sufficient and often sedate pets, capable of making their own entertainment day in and out. However, cats need physical and mental stimulation to be healthy and happy. But what kind of toys do cats actually like? Here’s a list of...
Teaching your dog to behave on Walks
Does your dog pull and overpower you, or stiffen up near the end of the walk? When dogs are difficult to walk, it’s not only irritating, but also potentially dangerous. It’s important to have safe and disciplined walks, which may take some leash training to achieve....
How To Play With A Cat
Cats are wonderful, loving companions for many people, but that doesn’t always mean they are easy to play with. In fact, many cat owners don’t know how to play with their feline friends at all! As it turns out, there are many ways to engage and build a bond with your...
Do You Have Time to Care for a New Dog?
Caring for a new dog is no small potatoes. While love and adoration go a long way in being a good pet parent, success in nurturing your new dog ultimately boils down to whether or not you devote time to them. As dog ownership is often a 10-15 year endeavor, its...
How Often Do You Need to Walk Your Dog
How often do dogs need to be walked? All dogs need to move around! It’s just one of the hard facts of responsible dog ownership. While all dogs need some time outside to stretch their legs and do their business, different dogs have different exercise demands. A...
What is Your Cat is Trying to Tell You?
Cats can be elusive creatures, and very difficult to understand. It’s not always reasonable to determine what your pet is trying to say, but there are patterns in behavior that make an educated guess possible. Ever wonder what your cryptic kitty is saying? Here are...
What is Your Dog Trying to Tell You?
No person speaks dog, despite the wishes of many frustrated dog owners. But that doesn’t mean it’s not possible to decipher what your pet means by its actions! From tongues to tails, dogs manage to be very communicative despite their lack of language skills. Here are...
How Long Can Your Dog be Left Alone?
While we’d love to spend every waking minute with our furry friends, life often gets in the way of unadulterated pet time. Whether for work, parties, or trips out of town, the call will inevitably come for your to leave your dog unsupervised. But how long should you...
Hello, I'm Josie!
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Owning Simply Pets has been a dream since I was young. I was blessed in life to be surrounded by all kinds of pets—whether through our beloved family pets or in working for my parents’ old pet care company.