Pet Tip Tuesday Archives - ThePhillyFiles.com

February 9, 2021

4 tips for keeping your pet’s coat healthy

Dogs and cats come in many shapes and sizes, and can have a range of different coats, from short-haired to long and smooth to…

February 2, 2021

Get the dish on proper nutrition for new pets

As families continue to cope with changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, many are taking advantage of more time at home by welcoming…

January 26, 2021

5 ways to give your furry friend a little extra love

Pets have a unique ability to make their owners’ lives happier, offering unconditional love, companionship and even health benefits. In fact, studies supported by…

January 19, 2021

4 ways to help your new cat adapt to your home

Welcoming a new cat can be an exciting time in your household. Between the affectionate purrs, playtimes and cuddles, a cat can add a…

January 12, 2021

4 ways life with pets evolved during the pandemic

With more time spent at home, pet owners are seeing their daily routines upended. Many who once relied on dog-walkers and smart devices to…

January 5, 2021

How to welcome a new puppy to the family

Introducing a new puppy to your household can bring many rewards. However, getting the hang of things can take some time, especially for first-time…

August 25, 2020

Factor pets into fire safety planning

Pets are not just animals; they’re members of the family. While four-legged friends bring joy, it’s important to protect them in the event of…

August 18, 2020

3 tips to support your pet’s immune system

Up to 70% of a pet’s immune system is contained within his or her digestive system. “The digestive tract has immune cells that provide…

August 11, 2020

Fire safety for furry family members

If you have a fire escape plan in place for your home, you’re steps ahead of many Americans. According to the National Fire Protection…

August 4, 2020

4 things to consider before adopting a pet

Across the country, people are fostering and adopting furry friends more, with the number of animals in foster homes 43% higher than it was…

July 28, 2020

4 mood-boosting benefits of pet ownership

While there are many ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle, pet ownership offers a plethora of mental and physical health benefits and adds value…

July 21, 2020

4 ways to help transition pets to post-quarantine routines

As states ease COVID-19 restrictions and people get out of the house to return to work, pets around the country may see their daily…

July 14, 2020

4 tips for working from home with your pet

One of the perks of working from home is more time with your pets. While it can be exciting to have your furry friends…

May 5, 2020

5 tips for bringing a new pet home

Bringing a pet home for the first time – even if you already have other pets – can be an exciting moment. However, it’s…

April 14, 2020

5 tips to reduce your pet’s environmental pawprint

There’s plenty of advice on ways to reduce your environmental footprint, but you might be left wondering about the environmental pawprint made by your…

April 7, 2020

4 tips to train your pet

Training a pet can be a rewarding process. It takes some time and patience, but it can also be a way to bond with…

January 21, 2020

Welcome a 4-legged family member with care

Bringing home a new pet can be exciting and heartwarming. Before you get caught up in the excitement of adopting a pet, however, it’s…

January 14, 2020

Time to learn to make something easier: Training your cat!

5 tips from a professional tiger trainer. If the thought of training your pet cat seems like a difficult feat, consider the daunting task…

January 7, 2020

The ways pet adoption can be a win-win for all

Pet adoption improves – and sometimes saves – the lives of millions of furry friends each year. However, the benefits of adoption are not…

December 31, 2019

5 ways to help keep your dog happy and healthy

There are many emotional benefits to owning a dog, such as companionship and unconditional love, but a pet can also positively affect his or…

December 24, 2019

Emerging trends in pet-friendly cities

From housing and business policies, to overarching economic health, pets are making a profound impact on the lives of their owners and their communities….

December 17, 2019

How to find the right dog for your family

Adding a four-legged friend to the family is no small decision, and it’s easy to get distracted by sweet eyes pleading to be taken…

December 10, 2019

4 Ways to Share the Holidays with Your Pet

The holiday season is filled with traditions, seasonal meals and festivities. With busy calendars, it can be easy to get caught up with a…

December 3, 2019

Paw-some Presents!

Holiday gift ideas for furry friends! The holiday season is meant for spending time with your friends and family, including those of the four-legged…

November 26, 2019

Pet Health Tips for an On-the-Go Lifestyle

People who lead busy lives often seek convenient and healthy choices when it comes to taking care of their own well-being. For pet parents,…

November 19, 2019

4 Ways to Treat and Trick Your Pet this Fall

Halloween may have come and gone but the whole autumn season — which lasts through Dec. 20 — offers plenty of reasons to celebrate:…

November 12, 2019

Emergency Preparedness Tips to Help Ensure Pet Safety

Preparing for an emergency can be a challenge. It oftentimes is hard to foresee when disaster will strike and how to properly prepare before…

November 5, 2019

4 Ways Pets Improve Overall Well-Being

Self-care is an important piece of maintaining a happy and healthy life, and adopting a pet can be a beneficial way to improve overall…

Presidents DayMonday, February 15, 2021

Presidents Day is an American holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February. It was originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington, but the holiday became popularly known as Presidents Day after it was moved as part of 1971’s Uniform Monday Holiday Act, an attempt to create more three-day weekends for the nation’s workers. While several states still have individual holidays honoring the birthdays of Washington, Abraham Lincoln and other figures, Presidents Day is now popularly viewed as a day to celebrate all U.S. presidents, past and present.

PurimThursday, February 25, 2021

The jolly festival of Purim starts tonight, on the 14th of the Hebrew month of Adar. It commemorates the salvation of the Jewish people in ancient Persia from Haman’s plot “to destroy, kill and annihilate all the Jews, young and old, infants and women, in a single day,” as recorded in the Book of Esther. Purim means “lots” in ancient Persian, and Haman had thrown lots to determine which day he would carry out his diabolical scheme. One of the observances is a feast, which often includes wine or other intoxicating beverages.

Daylight Saving TimeSaturday, March 13, 2021

“Spring forward” tonight at 2am, the second Sunday in March. The idea of daylight saving was first conceived by (who else? Philadelphian) Benjamin Franklin to reduce electricity usage by extending daylight hours. People in about 70 countries observe Daylight Saving, but they don’t in Hawaii and most of Arizona. It’s also a good time to change batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and flashlights, and remove expired items from your refrigerator and first aid kit.

St. Patrick’s DayWednesday, March 17, 2021

The Feast of Saint Patrick is both a cultural and religious celebration held on March 17, the traditional date of death of the foremost patron saint of Ireland. Saint Patrick lived from about 385 to 461, but the day was only made an official Christian feast day in the early 1600s. It commemorates Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland, and celebrates the heritage and culture of the Irish in general. Also, the Lenten restrictions on eating, and drinking alcohol, are lifted for the day.

Beginning of SpringSaturday, March 20, 2021

At the spring (or vernal) equinox, days and nights are approximately 12 hours long, with day length starting to increase and night length starting to decrease. As the season progresses, the Earth’s axis increases its tilt relative to the sun and the hemisphere warms significantly, causing new plant growth to “spring forth,” giving the season its name. “Springtime” can also refer to the ideas of rebirth, rejuvenation, renewal and regrowth.