PetDoors Blog
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Nick Pullano
Congratulations! Bringing home a new dog—whether a playful puppy, a shelter adoptee, or a rescue—will change your life for the better.
Yes, there w...
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Mia Daniele
The right dog kennel door is paramount for any pet owner or shelter looking to provide the best for their pets. A good pet door affects not only th...
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Mia Daniele
Wifi enabled smart pet doors are a new and innovative way to keep your pet safe and happy. They allow your pet to come and go as they please withou...
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Mia Daniele
The comfort, security, and convenience of your pets is paramount. With the advances in technology, pet doors have evolved from simple flaps to soph...
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Mia Daniele
Most pet owners want their dogs to experience the simple joys of life: exploring the backyard, playing with fellow dogs, or digging up bones. Howe...
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Mia Daniele
Having a cat can be a delightful experience, bringing joy and companionship to your life. But being constantly beckoned to open the door for your ...
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Mia Daniele
Screen doors are a fantastic way to let in fresh air during the summer, but they can block your dog’s access outdoors. Pet owners shouldn’t have t...
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Nick Pullano
Are you a family that has both cats and dogs? Does it drive you crazy every time you see your dog trying to get into your cat’s litter box or food?...
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Mia Daniele
As any new puppy owner will tell you, these little balls of energy have a seemingly endless supply of enthusiasm for playtime and exploration. But...
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Nick Pullano
If you own both cats and dogs, you may already be familiar with the conundrum of how to let your dog outside while keeping your cat inside. Dogs l...
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Elizabeth Muenzen
Ear mites are surface parasites that live in the ear canals of cats and dogs. They are quite common in cats. Although they are not life-threatening...
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Elizabeth Muenzen
It’s that time of year again…when the Christmas tree goes up it’s time to figure out how to keep your cat away from it.
There are a number of step...
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Elizabeth Muenzen
There are a few domesticated cat breeds with beautiful spotted markings almost resembling a mini-cheetah. Spotted cats are not as common as other c...
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Elizabeth Muenzen
While peanut butter is not poisonous to cats, it can cause some severe health issues, especially if it is fed on a regular basis. Peanut butter is ...
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Elizabeth Muenzen
There are lots of decisions to make when you get a new cat: what to feed them, which litter box to get, and which vet to take them to.
The decisio...
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Elizabeth Muenzen
Cats are wonderful and relatively low-maintenance companions. However, many cat owners will agree that scooping litter boxes is not the most enjoya...
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Elizabeth Muenzen
Excessive meowing in cats can be the result of a number of different factors. Whether your cat is hungry, afraid, bored, or sick, it’s important to...
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Elizabeth Muenzen
It’s important to play with your cat frequently to exercise their mind and body. A big part of keeping indoor cats happy is providing them with a v...
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Elizabeth Muenzen
A calico cat is a domestic cat of any breed with a tri-color coat. A calico coat is typically white, orange, and black but could have three differe...
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Elizabeth Muenzen
It can be a huge challenge if you love dogs but suffer from allergies. Luckily, there are some great hypoallergenic dog breeds that are perfect for...
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Elizabeth Muenzen
Yogurt is a tasty snack for people to enjoy. You may have caught your dog looking longingly at you while you enjoy some yogurt and wondered if they...
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Elizabeth Muenzen
There’s nothing better than getting cozy during the fall months with some candles. While candles may seem harmless, they are not without risk if yo...
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Elizabeth Muenzen
A happy dog often looks like they’re grinning ear to ear. Is your dog really smiling? And does it mean the same thing it does as when humans smile?...
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Elizabeth Muenzen
Ever wondered why your cat spends so much time sleeping? On average, cats sleep 12-16 hours per day. Plenty of cats sleep even more than this—kitte...
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Elizabeth Muenzen
While some cats are content surveying the great outdoors from the safety of a cozy window perch, others are determined to experience it firsthand. ...
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Nick Pullano
The holidays are an exciting time for everyone! Trimming trees, hanging mistletoe, the sweet scent of cookies, and other delicious baked goods ling...
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Hannah Scholtes
Most dogs experience the urge to chase cats, especially breeds with strong drives to pursue what they consider as prey (aka: small animals). For...
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Elizabeth Muenzen
Strawberries are a great low-calorie treat for your dog to enjoy. Before giving your dog any new foods, check with your veterinarian to see if they...
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Mia Daniele
If you take your dog to a day care or regularly house them in an overnight dog hotel, then you probably have heard of the bordetella vaccine, also ...
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Mia Daniele
Hiccups are an annoying, but normal part of our lives. But did you know that dogs can also get hiccups?
Just like for humans, hiccups are a normal...
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Elizabeth Muenzen
Fleas are often an inevitable part of living with dogs and cats. Despite our best efforts, they seem to find their way into the home. But what are ...
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Elizabeth Muenzen
Do you ever wonder what colors your cat can see? A common misconception is that cats can only see in black and white. Luckily, cats do not only see...
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Mia Daniele
Even if you are a life-long dog lover, you may be surprised to learn that dogs have belly buttons, just like humans. Like most other mammals, their...
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Mia Daniele
There is nothing cuter than a newborn pup. If you have never raised a litter from birth before, you may be unaware dogs do not bark as soon as the...
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Elizabeth Muenzen
It’s a common misconception that you can give cats milk as a tasty treat. In reality, most cats are lactose intolerant, and feeding them cow’s milk...
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Elizabeth Muenzen
Heartworm is a serious disease caused by a parasitic worm called Dirofilaria immitis. These worms are spread to dogs through the bite of an infecte...
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Mia Daniele
No one wants to live in a house filled with pests like mice or mugs, but hiring an exterminator can be expensive and troublesome while setting out ...
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Mia Daniele
Everybody wants a cat, but no one wants to deal with their cat’s bathroom habits, especially when it’s outside the litterbox. Seasoned cat owners m...
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Elizabeth Muenzen
It’s no secret that dogs bring so much love and joy to their families. But can adopting a new pet also improve your health? The answer is yes! Her...
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Elizabeth Muenzen
Tapeworms are intestinal parasites that can live in cats and dogs and reach up to 11” in length. There are a few types of tapeworms that can infect...
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Mia Daniele
You have just brought home the newest member of your family– an adorable little puppy. You want to get started on training your dog as soon as poss...
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Mia Daniele
French bulldogs are one of the world’s most popular small dog breeds. They can always be found living among urbanites who need a good companion for...
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Elizabeth Muenzen
Shock collars are not a humane way to train your dog, despite what some might say. Shock collars are collars that your dog wears that administer a ...
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Alec Littlejohn
Working from home with a dog can be a challenge. Dogs are naturally curious and want to be involved in everything their owners are doing. Unfortuna...
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Elizabeth Muenzen
Animals have a unique ability to support people in all sorts of ways. Whether by guiding people who are visually impaired, sensing low blood sugar,...
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Elizabeth Muenzen
You may be wondering, can dogs eat cinnamon? Luckily, cinnamon is not toxic to dogs. Not only are certain kinds of cinnamon non-toxic for dogs, but...
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Mia Daniele
Our annual photo and video contest has drawn to a close!
As you may have guessed, this year we decided to do something a little different for our p...
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Mia Daniele
If you have a dog, you know how much they love their walks. For many families, the W-A-L-K word can’t be spoken without causing your canine friend ...
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Mia Daniele
If you have a pet door, you might be worried about what comes into your home through the same entrance your dog uses. Just owning a dog is often en...
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Mia Daniele
While we may love to take our dogs with us when we leave our house (especially on fun hikes or vacations), there are times when our canine friends ...
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