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It’s fireworks season. Sorry, animals.

June 30, 2020 Eric Forrest 0

Fireworks are fun and beautiful and symbolic. That said, they’re not those things for everyone. If you’ve got a companion animal that doesn’t love the noise that is inevitable this time of year, you likely know how to best deal with it. If not, we’ve got some tips for you. The list below is a […]

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Doggy Healthcare: How to Make Your Dog Happy and Healthy

June 28, 2020 Eric Forrest 0

Are you trying to figure out how to make your dog happy and healthy? Read this article to learn more about doggy healthcare. From cats to dogs, almost two-thirds of the people in the United States have at least one pet in their home. But they are not just pets! Our furry friends are like […]

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How often should I deworm my dog?

June 26, 2020 Eric Forrest 0

Worms are not pleasant things to talk about especially because they pose a severe and life threatening risk to your best friend. They can also get to humans and cause more trouble. Consequently, it’s very important to deworm a dog as often as possible. The fact that most canine worms and parasites can infect other […]

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Tips for owning a pet

June 23, 2020 Eric Forrest 0

Indeed, pets covered in feathers, fur, or scales are an important part of our lives. Many families consider their pet as part of their home that brings joy to everyone. However, did you know that having a pet will improve your health? If you have a pet, it can help decrease your cholesterol, blood pressure, […]

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Are shelters really empty? Continuing the effort to save animals during COVID-19

June 22, 2020 Eric Forrest 0

Early on in this pandemic, shelters and rescues realized how difficult things might become in adopting out their animals. Great campaigns and great people all over the country helped to “empty” many shelters knowing that social distancing, stay-at-home orders, and quarantines were getting to be normal and challenging practices. You probably saw some cheery videos […]

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Changes coming for 2020 Pick a Pooch

June 12, 2020 Eric Forrest 0

Hello, Pets in Omaha readers! We’re sure you’re wondering about the annual Pick a Pooch Adoption Days and Pet Expo. The 2020 edition, brought to you by Urgent Pet Care, was scheduled to happen in July before the world got turned upside down. And because of health concerns and policies, we’ve decided to postpone our traditional, […]

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Grand Reopening of Nebraska Humane Society, other shelter updates

June 4, 2020 Eric Forrest 0

With all the pandemic, social unrest, and general weirdness of 2020, you may have missed some news from your favorite humane organizations. Things are different and changing every day. Luckily, Pam Wiese, VP of Marketing and Public Relations at the Nebraska Humane Society (NHS), has given us a few updates regarding events, how renovations have […]

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Why Is Oatmeal Shampoo Beneficial for Dogs?

June 2, 2020 Eric Forrest 0

Your dog’s cleanliness will determine if you will have a healthy pet. Learn here why is oatmeal shampoo for dogs beneficial. Shopping for healthy products is difficult enough for humans, let alone dogs. Too many goods contain harmful fillers and chemicals, including dog shampoo. When looking for a safe shampoo that is gentle on your […]