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Helping Senior Pets Stay Active, Comfortable, and Engaged

Written By: Paws Inn Pet Essentials

Older pets still enjoy many of the things they have always loved: a familiar walk, a favorite window, a good game, or time beside their people. As their needs change,...

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Bringing Home a Second Pet: How to Prepare Your Home and Routine

Written By: Paws Inn Pet Essentials

You can probably picture the best parts already: two dogs heading out for a walk, a pair of cats watching birds, or a new companion settling into family life. 

Before...

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How to Read a Pet Food Label Without Feeling Overwhelmed

Written By: Paws Inn Pet Essentials

Picking up a bag or can of pet food can sometimes feel like the beginning of a research project you did not sign up for. 

The front of the package...

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Why Gut Health Matters for Your Pet’s Overall Wellness

Written By: Paws Inn Pet Essentials

When pet parents think about digestive health, they usually think about what happens after a meal: appetite, stool quality, gas, or an upset stomach. 

The digestive system is doing far...

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Common Puppy Mistakes New Owners Make (And How to Avoid Them)

Written By: Paws Inn Pet Essentials

Bringing home a puppy is exciting, exhausting, funny, messy, and sometimes a little overwhelming. 

Most new puppy owners are trying hard to do everything right. They read the books, buy...

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Why Cats Love High Places (And Why They Need Them)

Written By: Paws Inn Pet Essentials

Cats have a remarkable ability to find the highest available spot in almost any room. 

The top of the refrigerator. The back of the couch. A bookshelf. A windowsill that...

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Do Cats Get Bored? Signs Your Indoor Cat Needs More Enrichment

Written By: Paws Inn Pet Essentials

Indoor cats often live long, healthy, and happy lives. They enjoy comfortable homes, regular meals, and plenty of time with the people who love them. 

But living indoors also means...

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Five Small Changes That Can Improve Your Pet’s Daily Life

Written By: Paws Inn Pet Essentials

Improving your pet’s quality of life does not always require a major change. 

You do not need to completely redesign your home, replace every product you own, or build an...

Image of blog post Water, Play, and Summer Energy: Safe Ways to Keep Your Dog Active in the Heat

Water, Play, and Summer Energy: Safe Ways to Keep Your Dog Active in the Heat

Written By: Paws Inn Pet Essentials

Summer can create a strange contradiction for dog owners. 

Your dog still wakes up ready for adventure. They still want their walks, their games, and their time outside. In many...

Image of blog post How Hot Is Too Hot? Protecting Your Dog’s Paws During Summer Walks

How Hot Is Too Hot? Protecting Your Dog’s Paws During Summer Walks

Written By: Paws Inn Pet Essentials

Summer is one of the best times of the year to get outside with your dog. 

Longer days, warm evenings, lake walks, neighborhood strolls, and outdoor adventures all become part...

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