
It's definitely
flea and tick season, and I wanted to share a special tip for all you kitty owners – or those that have
cats and dogs in your furry fam. Although some solutions are meant for both, never use one made just for dogs on cats as it can contain an ingredient that's fatal to felines. If your meds include Permethrin, keep them far out of kitty's reach.

I know a lot of pet owners who don't like to cut their pet's nails
in fear of cutting too far, which usually leads to a trip to the groomer, but what about those pets that wear down their nails naturally just by walking. This question comes from
LilPeaPod about her smooshy,
Samson:
We had Samson's nails clipped for the first time by our vet tech the day he got his final shots. She did a great job, and Samson didn't fuss much at all.

I've shared my tips for
tomorrow's big day – if you could bring a pet to work, would you. Those of you who have, or work in a
dog-friendly spot, share your stories and experiences – the funnier, the better!
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Tomorrow's
Take Your Dog to Work Day and, for those of you participating in the 10th anniversary of this holiday or
lucky enough to bring your pooches to work every day, I've got a couple tips for making their office visits go swimmingly.
- Puppy Proof the Place Nothing sours the experience like something unexpected . .

Now more than ever, cutting costs is becoming a way of life. I know
my drive up to the Napa Valley a few weekends ago cost me a bundle in gas – even though my car is pretty gas friendly – which in turn had me cutting corners the rest of the week to make up for
the price of filling the tank. Of course, when it comes to North, I'll spare no expense if he needs something, however these days you may not find me adding a
doggie perfume into my virtual shopping cart just for the heck of it.