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Useful, educational, and informative blog about pets and pet issues. The blog is sponsored by Jeffers, the place for all your animal needs, however the blog is a separate site. There are links to related items often but no hard pressure sales, preachy ser
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Potential Peril for Pets: A Holiday Warning!
—————————— Dangers for doggies and hazards for hounds, Peril for pooches and pussycats abound. Christmas is joyous and fun is expected, Remember your pets and keep them protected. - RWH R...
Behind Bars for Good
Imagine being locked up behind bars - a total loss of personal freedom. It's a scary thought for most of us, perhaps hard to imagine. Now imagine being locked inside your own body, unable to control certain parts - a total loss of personal freedom. F...
Are You Prepared for Disaster?
According to the FEMA website, you should never leave your pets behind in an emergency (unless your own life is at risk). Remember that though these animals once survived in the wild, we have domesticated them and for generation upon generation we ha...
What’s in a Name? - Understanding Pet Food Labels
Did you know that the name of a pet food is far more important than just a brand identifier or cute marketing technique? The way a product is named, including the order of ingredient words is strictly regulated. For example, "Chicken and Rice Dog Foo...
National Guide Dog Month
DID YOU KNOW IT TAKES MORE THAN TWO YEARS AND OVER FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS TO TRAIN ONE GUIDE DOG FOR SOMEONE WHO DOESN'T HAVE THE GIFT OF SIGHT?...
Flea Wars - Part 2
Demystifying Key Ingredients in Flea Treatments And other helpful hints… Frustrating Flea Facts Most of the fleas around you are living in your pet’s environment, rather than in its fur. (For every flea found on your pet there could be 2...
Flea Wars - Part 1
There are four stages of the flea life cycle. The adult flea constitutes only about 5% of the entire flea population. Flea eggs make up about 50%. This is in part why it is so difficult to win the war on fleas. Experts advise that if you see one flea...
$20,000 a Day
We know that times are hard and every one is feeling the economic crunch - even the family pet has to cut back some. Many pet owners, when cutting costs, will skip, or ‘postpone’ the visit to the vet, especially if their pet appears to be...
The Old is New Again…
So, sometimes, the best intentions, the greatest plans, simply don't work out. We started with the goal of making the best site possible. We spent months planning, researching, and brain-storming......
“Question of the Week” Returns
Beginning Tuesday February 3rd, 2009, QotW will return. Check back at JeffersOnline.com for your chance to win a $10.00 Gift Card good towards any purchase at JeffersEquine.com. (May be used at JeffersPet.com or JeffersLivestock.com as well.)...
Extreme Makeover - Web Edition
* C O M I N G * S O O N ! ! ! * Long overdue and anxiously-awaited, finally JeffersPet.com is getting a makeover. A New Look The first thing you will notice is that the overall look will have changed drastically. It will be much cleaner, brighter a...
Out of the Cold
Here in south Alabama, we really only have 2 seasons… Summer and Christmas. However, no matter where you live, at some point, the weather starts to cool, the leaves start to turn and the dog starts to rethink the whole outside bathroom idea. E...
Dog-on Summer Heat!
Dog-on Summer Heat! May 16, 2008 As summer approaches our pets are at their most vulnerable. It is our responsibility, as pet owners, to ensure that our dogs remain protected during the summertime heat. How? You might ask. There are many...
De-clawing Your Cat – Necessary Evil or Just Evil
De-clawing Your Cat – Necessary Evil or Just Evil First, let me clarify that de-clawing is a bit of a misnomer; while it sounds as simple as a pedicure, it is considerably more than just clipping and filing nails. De-clawing is a surgical procedur...
The Early Bird-Dog Gets Worms
Parasites and Pets A parasite commonly refers to an organism that lives on or inside another organism.1 More importantly, a parasitic relationship is one in which one member of the association benefits while the other is harmed.2 Making the short lis...
The Senior Citizen Pet - Part II
The Senior Citizen Pet Old Age in Dogs – Part II We’ve already discussed the fact that large dogs age earlier and faster than smaller breeds but, as with us mere humans, there are many lifestyle factors that can affect the aging process as well....
The Senior Citizen Pet
The Senior Citizen Pet Old Age in Dogs – Part I Just like people, dogs are living longer today than in years past. The average lifespan of a dog has climbed from 7 years in the ‘30’s to more than 12 years today. With good care and a little luck...
Beware Holiday Hazards
While you are decorating your home with trees, ornaments and lights and stocking up on special holiday treats, keep in mind that these activities could bring about holiday hazards for your pets. If you have a live tree, keep the water stand covered. ...
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