NYC Re-Tails & Sales Pet Expo

The 3rd NYC Retails and Sales Pet Expo is coming up on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 from 2pm – 8pm in the Gold ballroom at the Hotel Pennsylvania, smack dab in the middle of Manhattan! With ease of location, (directly across the street from Penn station), pet friendly hotel and perfect fall weather – it’s the best time for retailers, veterinarians, groomers, media and vendors to attend this boutique mini-trade show for…

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Tick 101

Unfortunately, tick’s are not just a country dog problem. Last year, both my dogs (and myself) picked up ticks from our local park while just out on a regular walk. Ticks are parasites that feed on the blood of their host, which can be an animal or a human. Ticks are sightless. They get around by using tiny pincer-like claws on the ends of their…

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Best Beaches in NYC

Question: Now the weather has warmed up, I want to take my dog to the beach with me in NYC. Where do you recommend? Answer: At beaches run by the Department of Parks and Recreation including Rockaway Beach, Coney Island and Brighton Beach, dogs are allowed from Oct. 1 to May 1 which is wonderful when the weather is nice enough to go during the winter months.…

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Hot Down Summer in the City: Keeping pups cool

It is getting hot in the city so here are some tips to keep your pup cool as the temperatures rise Sunscreen for pets Dogs can get sunburned, especially on the ears and nose, and they can get skin cancer just like people. You can find sunscreen made for dogs, but any PABA-free sunscreen will work, says Dr. Susan Nelson,Kansas State University Sunscreen is especially…

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NYC: North Shore Animal League Adoption Event

SUMMER KICK-OFF MOBILE ADOPTION EVENT ROLLS INTO COLUMBUS CIRCLE FOR THREE DAY ADOPTION SPECIAL $50 Flat Adoption Fee For All Adoptions Plus Dads & Grads Get An Additional 50% OFF   WHAT:          North Shore Animal League America will be continuing to celebrate June Pet Adoptathon month with a mobile pet adoption event at Columbus Circle on the corner of Central Park West & Broadway,…

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Memorial Weekend Vacation Tips

While we love all things city dogs, sometimes even the most “city savvy'” pup needs a little vacation. With Memorial Weekend just around the corner, take a few minutes to get your pet organized for the long weekend Your dog should have identification secured on its collar (this is the law in most states). This should include a phone number you can be reached on…

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