Pet Camp Blog

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How old is your dog, really!

April 30, 2014

This is a blog post by David Aguilar, front desk counselor All of us have heard the myth that converting a dog’s age to human years was as simple as multiplying the dog’s age by seven. But if you really think about it, it doesn’t make sense at all. For example if Fluffy is one,…

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Decoding Cat Body Language

April 24, 2014

This blog post is by Leeann Berry, Safari Ranger at Pet Camp’s Cat Safari. Cat behavior can seem like a mystery but there are common body language signs that act as a guide for their caregivers and companions to read in order to understand them better.  Here we give you tips on what your cat’s…

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Remember to Protect your Pets from Easter

April 16, 2014

This week is Easter Sunday.  It’s time for family gatherings, Easter Egg Hunts, chocolate bunnies, beautiful flowers and wonderful hats.  While all of these customs are great for humans, some of them are downright risky for our pets.  So in addition to asking that you keep your dog away from those chocolate bunnies and your cats far…

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Quebec Bans Prong and Shock Collars

April 9, 2014

There is a lot of chatter in the pet parent and dog training community about Quebec’s establishment of their “MAPAQ Guide d’application du règlement sur la sécurité et le bien-être des chats et des chiens,” or Guide to Implementing Rules on the Safety and Well-Being of Dogs and Cats.  In addition to many of the…

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TB From Cats?

April 3, 2014

We’ve all heard of cat scratch fever, but cat Tuberculosis?  That’s a new one, but now a confirmed issue.  According to the New York Times, four people in England have contracted TB from their cats!  While officials in the United States are assuring people that there is “virtually nothing to fear,” the idea of getting…

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How To Become a Star Camper – Pet Camp

April 1, 2014

Pet Camp is where pets do what pets love – We have lots of different activities and lots of options. Each cat is really different, so we have a lot of activities, a lot of different choices for cats. We have extra wide windowsills, for those cats who like to lie in the sun and check…

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