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Have you ever wondered if you are a great pet owner????

What about someone else? Do you question their pet skillz????

Well luckily, Camp Bow Wow has the tools to help you spot a GREAT pet owner!

Camp Bow Wow CEO Heidi Ganahl has given us tips to help identify responsible pet owners.

These characteristics include:

Winter may be beautiful, but it's also very chilly!

And if you haven't already taken the necessary measures to keep your pet safe during this cold season, Dr. Patrick Mahaney has a few wonderful tips that will definitely keep your baby in good health:

Wintry Climate Changes:
 
Frostbite happens when the skin is exposed to extreme temperatures, which restricts blood flow to the body’s surfaces. Reduced delivery of oxygen and nutrients and removal of metabolic waste contributes to cell damage or death. Body tissues become cold to the touch and appear pale pink, white, or even blue. Unresolved frostbite can progress to gangrene, which requires ongoing and costly veterinary medical and surgical treatment.

Hypothermia occurs when body temperature drops below the normal range of 100-102.5 +/- 0.5 in a healthy cat or dog. In order to preserve the vital organs (brain, heart, kidneys, liver, and lungs), blood flow to the extremities (limbs, feet, ears, etc.) is restricted. Hypothermia also contributes to frostbite.

Exposure to moisture increases your pet’s likelihood of developing frostbite and hypothermia. A healthy fur pelt or moisture repelling-fabric coat can provide limited protection from nature’s assault. Geriatric, juvenile, mobility compromised, and sick pets are more prone to suffering negative health consequences of exposure to wintry weather.

Cats are pretty resilient, but when a kitty has allergies, their bodies can be susceptible to a lot of environmental dangers.

So what are the symptoms and how can you treat your feline so he or she will be just fine?

For starters, signs and symptoms to look for include:

If you own a dog, then you know how it can sometimes stop being cute and turn into a disastrous monster!

But instead of yelling and causing unnecessary commotion… have you ever thought of dog proofing your stuff?!?

If you have, then Wag The Dog UK has the perfect tips:

The new year just showed it's face once again, and while we tend to always think about New Years Resolutions for ourselves — Dr. Patrick Mahaney wants you to make some changes for your pet as well!

If you want to make a difference in your adorable loved one's life this year, just follow these tips:

Holiday cheer for your pets should be on the top of your to-do list.

Especially since they are ALWAYS on the nice list!

So what hazards should be avoided to protect them??? Follow the ASPCA's tips below!

CLICK THE JUMP!!!

Have you wondered why Fido likes to chew on your favorite things?

Chances are, he or she could be sick…or worse…bored! Dogs need plenty of stimulation, physically and mentally, and if there's no love…they don't have any love for your stuff!

So how do you stop your cutie from chewing on the wrong things???

Follow these tips from the ASPCA to find out!