Health & Wellness

Post-Holidays and Your Pets

jbloustein — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:50:08 -0600

The holidays are over, but in many homes the decorations linger.

We leave our Christmas tree up until New Year’s Day, but friends of ours leave theirs up until Epiphany, or Little Christmas. Plants, candles and decorations still adorn tabletops.

According to the Pet Poison Helpline, some of these holiday items could pose a hazard for our pets.

1. Bubble Lights

Post-Holidays and Your Pets

jbloustein — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:50:08 -0600

The holidays are over, but in many homes the decorations linger.

We leave our Christmas tree up until New Year’s Day, but friends of ours leave theirs up until Epiphany, or Little Christmas. Plants, candles and decorations still adorn tabletops.

According to the Pet Poison Helpline, some of these holiday items could pose a hazard for our pets.

1. Bubble Lights

5 Things About Pets: Acquiring an Aquarium

jbloustein — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:24:12 -0600

My fish tank when I was a young girl featured guppies, and at the bottom, one of those tiny treasure chests that opened and closed.

I spent hours watching the gliding fish and listening to the gentle bubbling of the filter. No wonder so many doctors’ office waiting rooms feature elaborate aquariums. They’re so peaceful!

You can set up an aquarium in your home too. Here are five tips you should know to get started.

1. Gather the right supplies.