As CCLA walkers, we live to make your dogs smile! While we always have a good time, we also know that even our spry little friends have a limit to the amount of fun they can handle! We are no strangers to working with excited boys and girls who are eager to move fast and…
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Tips on Toxins: What You Need to Know to Keep Your Pets Safe
As March rolls in, “Pet Poison Prevention and Awareness Month” is upon us. As our pets usually spend the majority of their time inside the house and surrounding areas, it’s important to get familiar with your common household belongings, such as food, cleaning supplies, and medications, that can cause serious harm to your kiddos. Below,…
March Pet of the Month: LEO!!
Why, hello hoomans! I didn’t see you there. Here, sit down and stroke my body as I tell you all about myself! I am a pretty purrfect kitty who found my, “forever-home” in the year of 2013. I was only a little one, about a year and a half old—and way less wiser than I…
The Social Butterfly: Why it’s Important to Socialize your Pet
It’s always hard to see your cute and, once-innocent, fur ball turn into a growly, hissy monster in front of strangers and their pets. We want our pets to bring their best paw forward. However, without proper socialization skills, our sweethearts may not remain so sweet once out in unfamiliar territory. Below, we discuss the…
Tell-Tail Signs: How to Read your Cat’s Body Language
Do you ever wonder what your cat is thinking or what they may be trying to tell you? Perhaps a playful paw could be misinterpreted as aggression. Perhaps, a hiss may be misinterpreted as an act of playfulness. Truth is, our feline friends are communicating to us more often than we think! Below, we will…
4 Tips for Separation Anxiety
Does your pooch bark or howl every time you’re out of the house? Does he get into trouble by destroying furniture, walls, shoes, etc? Does he try to escape his crate, or try to flee the house when you’re gone? Does he pace in a steady pattern? These could all be symptoms that signify your…
February’s Pet of the Month: JIN!!
Greetings hoomans! My friends at CCLA told me that I have been chosen to be February’s Pet of the Month so I am very proud of myself right now! By being Pet of the Month that means that I have made tons of hooman friends and have therefore conquered my fears of people! You see,…
Dog Days of Grief: How to Help Your Pet During the Passing of an Animal Sibling
For those of us who have lost a companion and a best friend, we understand the feelings of loss, despair, and mourning. It’s an empty and lonely feeling; realizing just how much of a space your furry beloved took up in your heart and your home. And if you have a household with more than…
The Top 9 Benefits of CBD Oil for Your Pet
Throughout the years, many of us pet owners have heard about the CBD phenomenon. There are currently so many stories about how administering CBD can help dog’s arthritis, heart problems, and may have some calming effects for anxious pups. With the gossip of CBD’s benefits, one question keeps coming to mind: Is CBD safe for…
The Itch That Won’t Scratch: How Your Pup May be Suffering From Food Allergies
It’s always unsettling to see your beloved fur baby feel uncomfortable and act unusual. Wouldn’t it be nice if they could just tell us their symptoms in order to avoid their dreaded trip to the vet? While our pups can’t talk to us, it’s up to pet owners to recognize unfamiliar behaviors as possible symptoms…