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4 Budget-Friendly Tricks for Spoiling Your Pets  Your pets deserve the best. When you are trying to stick to a budget, giving your pets the finer things in life can seem unaffordable. That doesn’t have to be the case, though, especially when you can use these money-saving hacks to make treating your pets to the luxuries they deserve less of a burden on your budget Chewy Can Provide Pet Luxuries at Reasonable Prices   If you are looking for the best prices on luxury items for your pets, then you should look no further than Chewy. With Chewy coupon codes, you...

What’s Causing Your Dog’s Runny Eyes? Do dogs cry? Dogs, of course, can be sad, and can certainly appear sad. Lethargy, not eating, and even anxiety can be expressions of sadness or depression in dogs. And while whining in and of itself is not necessarily a display of sadness or crying, whining could signal anxiety, which can exemplify depression. But to answer the opening question: the consensus by veterinarians and other professionals is no, dogs do not cry tears as humans do. So why are your dog’s eyes always runny, as if they ARE crying? Some type of eye discharge...

How COVID-19 Helped With Animal Adoptions Here at Sparky Steps, we know that having a furry companion was one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. But, many families or individuals who have often dreamt of wanting a furry friend had a few daunting reasons for not joining pet parenthood. Two popular reasons people tend to opt out of fostering or adopting are work and travel. It is understandable that someone who travels for work often may not be the best contestant for a new pet. But back in March 2020, our nation was hit with arguably one of the...

We interviewed Kyla From Magnolia, DE, USA with Yogi Beai II, Yogi A.K.A. @YogiBearii  & @Mylucky07 on Instagram! TELL US ABOUT Yogi! " Yogi is a 9 year old Shiba Inu.” Who are you? What are you about!  “My name is Kyla Lavender and I am a 21 year old Texas A&M University student going into my senior year majoring in Biomedical Sciences with a minor in Entomology.” Where did you meet? " He is from a breeder in Dover, Delaware. I first met him when he was 6 weeks old and brought him home 2 weeks later!” Tell us a story! " I...

Everything You Need to Know About Canine Vaccines Dogs bring their owners a great deal of love and companionship. In return, it is our responsibility to make sure that our pets receive the care they need to stay healthy and happy. Regular vet visits and canine vaccinations are a big part of that pet owner duty. You can expect routine vet care for your healthy pup to cost between $700 and $2,000 each year, according to The Spruce Pets. But, what shots does your dog need and when?   Puppy Shots Getting a puppy is exciting. You want to introduce...