Alma Tavarez, Author at Exceptional Pets

When Is It Time To Visit The Vet?

Pet Safety

Visiting the vet can be an anxiety-filled experience for both you and your pet, should he get sick. If you’re fearful that your dog or cat might be sick or injured, have a new pet, or are just wondering about proper check-up schedule, here’s a quick guide on determining when…

How to Choose the Best Boarding or Day Camp

Pet Tips

10 Great Tips on How to Choose the Best Boarding, Kennel, PetHotel, Pet Resort, or Day Camp for Your Furry Loved Ones. When families with pets have to travel that sometimes means having to leave their small pet, dog, or cat at home. Many people have feelings of guilt about…

Choosing the Right Dog Groomer in 5 Steps

Pet Tips

Of course “Buddy” is a valued part of the family. So how do you go about choosing a competent person to groom her? It takes lots of careful handling to properly groom a dog, not to mention the precautions required around dangerous, sharp implements like scissors and electric clippers? A…

Back To School, Back To A Routine With Your Dog

Exceptional Pets News

When kids go back to school, it often means a change in routine for everyone in the family, including your dog. Back to school means that our animal companions must say goodbye to the adventures, attention, and thrills they’d been enjoying all summer long. According to Dr. Nicholas Dodman, a celebrated veterinary behaviorist, “Dogs […]

Helping Your Pup Deal with Separation Anxiety When You Go Back to School

Exceptional Pets News

Do you feel guilty about leaving your pup home when you return to school? We know it’s hard. We’re parents too, and we’re constantly torn between wanting to be with our kids and wanting to do the thing that makes us happy. But we also want our children to learn how to deal with […]

Back to School, Back to a Routine With Your Dog

Exceptional Pets News

Summer is a time for fun and happy days with your loved ones under the lovely warm sun. However, all good things must come to an end, and summer is no exception. Back-to-school transitions can be tough on kids, but have you considered what it does for your dogs? They go from long days of […]

Back to School, Back to a Routine With Your Dog

Exceptional Pets News

Dogs are creatures of habit. They like to know what’s coming next and may take time to respond to change. As the kids go back to school, our pups won’t have the luxury of getting to play with the kids all day. Time at school, homework, and extracurricular activities oftentimes gets in the way between […]

Helping Your Pup Deal With Separation Anxiety When You Go Back to School

Exceptional Pets News

Dogs love the summer break because it’s a chance for them to spend more time with their beloved humans. However, when summer ends, many dogs struggle with the separation anxiety of being alone. Just think of it from their perspective. They go from getting extra attention while the kids are home to the kids being […]

What Cats’ Body Language and Vocalization Tells Us

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Cats’ body language can be a challenge to decipher. They have a number of different ways to communicate—all of which can be difficult to understand if you don’t know what you’re looking for. It’s important to recognize that cats’ body language is not always intentional. They can feel threatened by something they see, hear, or […]