Tag: pets

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Blog, Pet

Holidays and Pets: What’s Safe for Animals to Eat During Holiday Meals

Pets are often included in our holiday celebrations and treated as members of the family. It is important to remember however that they have their own dietary needs that differ from ours. Around Thanksgiving, Christmas and other holidays, keep in mind what is safe for your pets to have and what to avoid. What Foods Pets/Dogs CAN’T EAT: What Foods Pets/Dogs CAN Enjoy: Any allowed … Continue reading Holidays and Pets: What’s Safe for Animals to Eat During Holiday Meals

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Health, Local Updates and Information, News, Pet, Port Orange

Health Officials issue Rabies Alert for Port Orange

The Florida Department of Health in Volusia County has issued a rabies alert for the South-Eastern portions of Port Orange. This is in response to a cat that tested positive for rabies August 8. All residents and visitors in Volusia County should be aware that rabies is present in the wild animal population and domestic animals are at risk if not vaccinated. The public is … Continue reading Health Officials issue Rabies Alert for Port Orange

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Activities, Community, Edgewater, Events

EDGEfest Pet-A-Palooza

Do you love animals? The city of Edgewater sure does – big ones, little ones, furry ones – they love them all! They have partnered with the Edgewater Animal Shelter and will celebrate animals of all kinds at the annual EDGEfest Pet-A-Palooza on Saturday, March 26, 2022 (previously scheduled for March 12, but postponed due to inclement weather) at Rotary Park (902 West Park Avenue) … Continue reading EDGEfest Pet-A-Palooza

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New Smyrna Beach, News, Volusia

New Pet Boutique Opens in NSB

Heidi Dillard recently opened Me & Paw, a pet supply store with homemade, nutritious goodies for your favorite furry friends. It all started with one pup with some serious anxiety issues, which Heidi was able to control with CBD oils. She started experimenting with different recipes and created some fantastic pup snacks. After sharing with her test panel of pooches, she decided she had to … Continue reading New Pet Boutique Opens in NSB

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Community, Events, Ponce Inlet, Volusia

Heart of Ponce Inlet Charity Drive 2021

November 15, 2021 - December 15, 2021 The Town of Ponce Inlet invites you to participate in “The Heart of Ponce Inlet” – a food and dry goods drive for our neighbors in need, our four-legged friends, and a toy drive for children of all ages. From November 15th until December 15th this year, items for donation may be dropped off in Ponce Inlet at: Town Hall, Mon-Fri 8:00a.m.-4:30p.m., 4300 South Atlantic Avenue, … Continue reading Heart of Ponce Inlet Charity Drive 2021

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Health, Local Updates and Information, Port Orange, Volusia

Florida Department of Health Issues Rabies Alert for Port Orange

The Florida Department of Health in Volusia County (DOH-Volusia) issued a rabies alert for the South-Eastern portions of Port Orange. This is in response to a cat that tested positive for rabies on June 8. The recent rabies alert is for 60 days. Port Orange Area under Rabies Alert for 60 Days The center of the rabies alert is at Briarwood Mobile Estates in Port … Continue reading Florida Department of Health Issues Rabies Alert for Port Orange

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Activities, Community, Edgewater, Events, Food & Drink, Volusia

EDGEfest Pet-a-Palooza this Saturday!

Do you love animals? The city of Edgewater sure does – big ones, little ones, furry ones – they love them all! They have partnered with the Edgewater Animal Shelter and will celebrate animals of all kinds at the annual EDGEfest Pet-A-Palooza. Check out the EDGEfest Pet-A-Palooza event! The event will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at … Continue reading EDGEfest Pet-a-Palooza this Saturday!

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Blog, Pet, Volusia, West Volusia

Pet Lifestyle: Winter Prevention

Q: “My husband and I spend the winters here in New Smyrna and the summers up in Michigan. We bring our sweet baby, Peanut, a Peek-a-Poo with us. When we lived up north during the winter we never needed to keep him on flea or heartworm medications, but have been told he needs it down here in Florida even during the winter. Is this really … Continue reading Pet Lifestyle: Winter Prevention

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Blog, Pet, Volusia

Is my Pet Overweight?

Q: “Help! My cat, Mr. Purr Pants, is so fat! He doesn’t exercise and justlays around the house or just looks out the window. He doesn’t eat a lot and only occasionally gets treats. I heard being overweight can make him sick. How can I make him lose weight?” A: Poor Mr. Purr Pants, you are not alone! This is unfortunately a very common issue … Continue reading Is my Pet Overweight?

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Blog, Volusia

Everyone Could Use a Little Charm School

We have always had awesome, loving, well-behaved dogs, but now we have a little more time to try to be better parents to our new “bundles of joy.” Donny and Marie, sibling Shih-Tzu pups are the newest loves of our lives. My husband, David, suggested we sign them up for obedience school. I thought obedience sounded too harsh for our puppies, so we agreed to … Continue reading Everyone Could Use a Little Charm School

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