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On January 28th, the City of Plantation Parks and Recreation Department held their 11th annual Dog Expo, called Doggie Palooza.  The event was designed to provide dog owners with information regarding products and services offered by companies in the community.  The entry fees collected from Doggie Palooza benefited Paws for Smiles, Inc. Paws for Smiles, [...]

In the fall and winter months when night comes early, most dog owners find it a necessity to walk their dogs at night.  While it can be peaceful to walk your dog at night, nighttime walks are inherently more hazardous than daytime walks.  However, there are several steps you can take to make nighttime walks [...]

Let’s face it, most dogs misbehave from time to time.  While it may be tempting to correct the bad behavior with a spank, you should never discipline your dog physically.  Spanking is confusing to your dog, may cause your dog to become hand-shy or fearful of you, and most importantly, doesn’t teach him the desired [...]

Most of us have seen a cat rub his head against people, objects or even other cats.  This activity is referred to as “chinning.”  What is the purpose of this unique behavior?  This is actually a form of communication.  Cats have special scent glands located in various places, including around the mouth, chin, forehead and [...]

When traveling by car, most dogs can’t resist sticking their head outside the car window and enjoying the sights and smells.  However, there are several reasons this practice is actually unsafe for your dog.
First, if the window is open far enough for your dog to stick his head out, it is possible for him to [...]

Pet food bowls come in many different sizes and materials.  Many people choose plastic pet food bowls because they are readily available, inexpensive and come in a variety of colors and sizes.  However, a plastic bowl might not be the best choice for your pet’s food bowls.
Downsides of plastic: Plastic food bowls can get small [...]