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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...
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...
Extreme Makeover - Horse Edition
I am a skeptic by nature. If it sounds too good to be true, I grab my wallet and hold on tight... Since a picture is worth a thousand words I'm going to share some pictures of before and after on some extreme cases. The owner's words will tell the ...
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...
First Ever Online TENT SALE!
Jeffers is having a virtual TENT SALE June 1st thru 7th! We need to make room for new items and clean out the old. We are selling over a thousand items at or near cost. NO TRICKS! NO DOUBLE TALK! NO FINE PRINT! June 1st through June 7th, over a thou...
Protecting Your Investment (Part 1)
In a recent article found in the Ag Connection Newsletter of the University of Missouri, Extension Livestock Specialist, Wendy Flatt points out some very important, but often overlooked aspects of the farming business - most notably the refrigerator....
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...
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...
GREAT NEWS!
Wow! It has been a long time since we posted anything. We haven’t been slacking; there is a lot going on. Some things I can tell you and some I can’t share yet but trust me it is all exciting. First: The holiday pet catalog is here. If yo...
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...
Which shots when???
How do I know which shot to give my dog or puppy? What do all those letters mean? (DA2PPv, L4 and so on) What is Lepto and when is it dangerous to vaccinate for it? What is the difference between a 5 way and a 7 way shot? What age can I vaccinate fo...
Cold Weather Tips for Dog Owners
by Renee Jones, CPDT As the seasons start to change from fall to winter people adjust their routines and plan for colder weather. It’s important to take a few minutes to prepare the four legged members of our family for colder weather, too. Mak...
Dental Care
Doggie Dental Care by Renee Jones, CPDT Although dogs rarely get cavities, they are prone to gum disease & excess tartar build-up on the teeth. According to the American Veterinary Dental Society (AVDS), an astounding 80 percent of dogs and 70 pe...
The Overweight Pet
Obesity in Dogs It is estimated that 40% of pets in America are overweight. Further, approximately 25% of dogs in the United States are obese. It is very important that we take responsibility for our pets. If a pet is overweight, it is almost certain...
Apologies for delays
Apologies to all… I am a little behind in posting. Please be patient and we will get back on track. Meanwhile, check out these great deals! You can also visit our regular website here. ...
Crate Training
Crate Training Why Crate Training? A dog is a very social pack animal by nature. Your family becomes his/her pack with the primary caregiver as the leader. Your dog is going to claim a territory and create a den of its own. Crate training offers you...
Separation Anxiety
Separation Anxiety in Dogs Anxiety disorders come in all shapes and sizes and have many causes. Loud noises, such as thunder or fireworks can cause anxiety, as can crowds, travel or a change of residence. The most common is separation anxiety. It i...
