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One lucky dog, with a beach in trust that would rival Helmsley’s pooch. Karma loves the beach and all its inhabitants and is happiest with sand on her paws … and elsewhere. “We’re mindful full of snowy plover trends and turtle’s nests of course… Fun fact: after a nest hatches, Karma will actually go sniff […]
Shop Local and Support Your Community From store closures to stay-at-home orders, the worldwide spread of the novel coronavirus has left consumers struggling to get the products they need from their usual sources. While social distancing requirements that help limit the spread of pathogens appear to be having a positive effect on public health, these […]
Sweet E. Pie is a 3-year old Shipoo (Shih tzu & poodle mix). She is quite a celebrity in Siesta Key Village where she serves as an “unofficial” village greeter during her walks each day. She is very friendly, unless someone shows up at the door unexpectedly. That’s when her protective instincts take hold! […]
Raylan is a Jack Terrier & Schnauzer mix. He was named after the character Raylan Givens of the show Justified. Raylan’s namesake was a U.S. Marshall and who was always tangling with a cast of characters. Although Raylan has a big time chill going on right now, he’s fiercely protective of and loyal to his […]
How to Choose the Right Food for Your Dog Raw. Frozen. Canned. Freeze-dried. And good, old-fashioned kibble. When it comes to choosing the menu for your dog, there are a number of options available from a seemingly endless list of brands – and if you don’t like what they offer, you can even make your […]
By Trebor Britt A large group gathered with their pets and animals at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church and St. Boniface Episcopal Church on Siesta Key for the annual pet blessing recently. The blessing of pets and animals is often celebrated on October 4, the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, or on a […]
Q: My cat is losing hair. He has bald spots all over his body. What could be the reason? A: Bald spots in a cat are common. Most likely your cat is licking his fur off. Sometimes this happens out of boredom, but other times it can be an indicator of stress. Additionally, cats with […]
Why is dark (baking) chocolate more toxic to dogs than milk chocolate? All chocolates are not created equal and any chocolate lover can tell you so. Many have only chocolate flavors. Milk chocolate, for example, has a low percentage of coco bean. Dark chocolate, on the other hand has a high percentage of coco bean, […]
My family watched my indoor/outdoor cat while I was on a business trip overseas. Unbeknownst to me they declawed him (he was destroying their furniture). Does this mean I can’t let him outside anymore? How will this affect his life? If your cat is declawed, he lost some mechanism of defense. Most cats with just […]
Does my pet need all the vaccinations? Can I skip some? Like children, pets need the protection from the big bad world. It is most important to vaccinate early in life when the development of the immune system is most active. Rabies, by law, cannot be omitted. You may choose to skip some of the […]