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It is important to consider how the seasonal weather affects your pets.  We have to remember that there are cold weather dangers, and our pets can become victims of improper shelter, lack of fresh water, antifreeze poisoning, frostbite and even hypothermia.  Here are a few tips that can help keep your pets warms and happy. Winterize their Skin and Coat: Check the pads of their paws for cracked pads, broken nails or snow and ice damage. To distribute natural oils to our pets fur, brush their coat often. Protect their paws by having them wear booties. Winterize Pet Shelters: If you have outside dogs you can add straw for insulation to doghouses. If you have outside cats you can provide a snug, warm bed.  Be sure the bed is not directly on the cold ground or concrete.  Your local pet stores carry outdoor heated beds. Watch for antifreeze leaks, it tastes good to animals, and is deadly to pets or wild animals. For indoor pet...

With the beautiful fall weather we’ve been having (okay, except for the smoke from the North Georgia wildfires going on right now), you might feel more apt to get outside with your dog on the weekends. Even though 2 Paws Up’s dog walkers might be walking him or her for you on a regular basis as well, there’s nothing quite like getting out in nature with your dog to bond and get him out of his routine. Getting outside is a perfect way to feel more grounded in your life too, and who couldn’t use more of that? Georgia is full of beautiful places to hike with dogs, even if you don’t consider yourself much of an outdoor person or skilled hiker. You don’t necessarily even have to buy a whole bunch of gear to get started. But there are a few products that might help walking your dog a little easier, especially if you have a strong puller or dog who is easily distracted. Whether you’re interested in hiking or just going to a park or around the neighborhood, here are 3 of our fav...

If you’ve ever woken up to a surprising ache or uncomfortable pain, you know what I’m talking about in today’s article. While our bodies are the number one tool we have for living a fulfilling and happy life, the same is true for our dogs. We all know the sad reality that our dogs will age more rapidly than we do, but we do have the opportunity to ensure that every minute of our dogs’ lives are filled with comfort and optimal health. One of the keys for aging gracefully, for both humans and canines, is staying active. I’m not talking about getting a gym membership for Rex (but wouldn’t you totally invest in a place like that?!) but I am talking about the best ways to keep him active throughout his golden years. The following three tips will help you both enjoy this time together: 1)       Teach an old dog new tricks We’ve all heard that you “can’t teach an old dog new tricks” but this simply isn’t true. Old dogs need to keep their ...

Contributed by John Moulton I had heard more than once how Chows are very cat like in their demeanor and attitudes and since I have had tow of them in my life I can confirm this!  Given this similarity I was still unprepared for my current Chow’s love of cats.  My last dog chased cats like eery genetically correct pup should do, so I was amazed at my current pup and her feline fascination. My pal Keisha was only five months old when she met her first cat.  His name was Pongo and he was also five months old.  We were visiting with family in Omaha Nebraska for Christmas and Keisha was determined to make friends with Pongo.  Pongo would have nothing to do with her! They tip toed around each other for three days even coming nose to nose eventually.  Then on Boxing Day we had just finished our lunch of leftovers, when we heard a crash in the kitchen.  Assuming nothing serious we were slow to react. When we finally moseyed into the k...