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BECAUSE OF JIM
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Welcome to Because of Jim
Tips, Fun Facts, and More, all about Fur Kids.
From rescuer, foster mom, and companion animal advocate Gwen W Segal. She will share her insights and anecdotes about her life at Wild Serenity.
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Jun 28, 20221 min read
National Insurance Awareness Day/Is Pet Insurance Worth the Money?
Twenty-two years ago, when we brought home our first set of kittens, there were only 2 or 3 different insurance companies that offered...
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becauseofjim17
Jun 21, 20222 min read
World Day of Music How Does Music Affect Our Fur Kids
The more we learn and study animals the more we want to know. Science and animal medicine have come a long way, especially in the 21st...
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becauseofjim17
Jun 20, 20221 min read
World Refugee Day and Take your Cat to Work Day
There are hundreds of thousands of animal refugees in the world right now. Not all of them are from war-torn regions. Some of them have...
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becauseofjim17
Jun 15, 20223 min read
Physiotherapy Month/Holistic Healing For Your Fur Kid
In today’s world more and more people are looking at their companion animals much differently than our parents and grandparents did. Even...
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becauseofjim17
Jun 14, 20222 min read
International Bath Day- Does My Cat Need A Bath?
How often should you give a cat a bath? Well, the answer depends on a couple of factors. In general, cats don’t need baths. What they do...
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becauseofjim17
Jun 5, 20222 min read
Fur Kid or Just a Pet
Today begins Pet Appreciation Week. We are also at the beginning of hurricane season. Make sure that you are prepared for any...
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becauseofjim17
Jun 4, 20221 min read
Today is National Hug Your Cat Day
LOL Not all cats like to be hugged. Some don’t even like to be touched too much, but if you have one that loves to be carried around or...
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becauseofjim17
Jun 3, 20221 min read
National Egg Day
Photo by Olga Burmistrova Are eggs safe to feed my dog and cat? The answer is yes, and no. Raw eggs can be dangerous for both cats and...
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becauseofjim17
May 23, 20221 min read
National Sun Safety Day
Today is National Sun Safety Day. Did you know that just like us, our dogs and cats can get sunburned, heatstroke, and skin cancer just...
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becauseofjim17
May 20, 20223 min read
National Rescue Dog Day
There are many types of rescue organizations, and not all of them are well funded and well connected. But one thing they all have in...
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becauseofjim17
May 3, 20222 min read
World Asthma Awareness Day
On World Asthma Day we need to know what asthma looks like in our cats. Recently our foster cat had a coughing fit. It sounded like she...
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becauseofjim17
May 1, 20222 min read
National Lyme Disease Awareness Month
This month is National Lyme Disease Awareness Month. As the weather gets warmer and we spend more time outside it is important to...
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becauseofjim17
Apr 29, 20223 min read
National Hairball Awareness Day
Three common domesticated animals are most affected by hairballs. You may be aware of cats getting hairballs, but did you know that...
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becauseofjim17
Apr 28, 20221 min read
National Kids and Pets Day
Most children love the idea of having a pet, but they may lack the understanding of what it means to bring another living being home....
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becauseofjim17
Apr 26, 20222 min read
International Guide Dog Day
Professionally trained guide dogs start their training as soon as they have been weened. The initial training can take 10-12 months. In...
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Apr 23, 20222 min read
Lost Dog Awareness Day
How to keep your dog from getting lost Some of these tips may sound obvious but it never hurts to hear something twice. 1. Make...
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becauseofjim17
Apr 21, 20221 min read
National Bulldogs are Beautiful Day Fun Fact
Photo by L’amourART Bulldogs were the fifth most popular pet dog in the U.S. in 2013, according to the American Kennel Club statistics on...
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becauseofjim17
Apr 12, 20222 min read
What does stress look like and what causes stress.
National stress awareness month. We all get stressed sometimes, and even happy things can be a source of stress. So, what about our fur...
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becauseofjim17
Apr 7, 20221 min read
How to Burrito your cat, and why!
National Burrito Day Burrito= little donkey (pack animal) When we wrap our babies up tight, we call it swaddling but you could also say...
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becauseofjim17
Apr 6, 20221 min read
We are Siamese if you please. We are Siamese if you don’t, please.
Fun Facts! Siamese cats get their name from their country of origin. Thailand used to be Siam. Do you remember the musical The King and...
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