North States Blog

Poisonous Plants for Pets

May 2nd 2018

The cold and dry weather has come and gone and April and May showers have brought the flowers back to life around your home. Spring and summer bring lots of patio dates and backyard fun, but with all the excitement be mindful of the different plants that have sprung up in and around your yard. Many flowers and plants that you may have outdoors and even indoors can be toxic to your pet. Someth …
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Puppy Proofing Your House: A Checklist to Keep Your Home (and Your Pup) Safe

Apr 25th 2018

Bringing a dog or puppy into your home is similar to bringing a child into the family. You have to, in this case, dog-proof. Dogs are curious by nature and their nose can lead them into some precarious situations. It’s good to have boundaries in place while you are in the training stages. A good way to start is by getting on your hands and knees and crawling around your house looking for pote …
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