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Keeping Pets Happy at Home

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Pets have been domesticated since the Egyptian times; cats were first brought in to help us keep our homes clear of mice. After that in many cultures, particularly in Egypt the cat was then worshiped for its intelligence, intensity, and beauty. Egyptian women painted their eyes to try and look like cats, and they became one of the most exalted members of the family in every household. Animals would join their owners in the afterlife and would then serve them in the beyond. Jewelry was developed for cats and they were a part of the family as much as the children of the house. Dogs, known as “Man’s best friend” were developed from wild wolves and joined us first in the hunting fields of the world. Tracking next to us and helping us to be able to find food when we were unable to grow it, it is easy to understand why they became such important members of the human family. Can you imagine the value of an animal that was able to track in a world that was before grocery stores and a...

Why Vaccinating Your Pet Is So Important

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Protecting your pet is one of the primary responsibilities of being a pet owner. A big part of your pet’s protection involves complying with the regulations and ordinances in your area. If a situation arises and it is found that your pet is not up-to-date on something like rabies vaccinations, it could lead to a very costly process for you, a trying situation for your pet, and even the loss of your pet. In Gwinnett County, all cat and dog owners are required to vaccinate their pets against rabies. In addition, cats and dogs are required to wear collars displaying their rabies tags when they are allowed outside of the home or outside of the owner’s supervision. When it comes to employing pet sitters and dog walkers, this is an important requirement to know about. When you put your pet into the care of someone else, you should be sure that they know the regulations for your area. You should also show them where your pet’s rabies tags are, if your pet doesn’t wear his col...