LAKELAND HUMANE SOCIETY
PROVIDING A SAFE HAVEN FOR ANIMALS ACROSS THE LAKELAND

Articles

The Lakeland Humane Society has compiled a number of helpful articles to help perspective and current pet owners learn about common solutions to problems and as a general source of information.

 



Hot Weather Tips
Many of us take precautions when basking in the hot summer temperatures, but do you take proper precautions with your pet?
Read more...
 
Introducing Your Pet and New Baby
Congratulations, you're expecting a baby! If your family already includes a pet, you will need to help that first "baby" adjust to the new one you will soon bring home. You can ease your pet's stress, by helping the pet welcome your new baby, and ensure that your pet stays where she belongs&Mac247;with you and your growing family.
Read more...
 
Introducing Pets to Each Other
Whether or not your pets get along depend on many factors: Species, breed, size, gender, age, personalities and health. Your current pet may view a new pet as a threat; all of these factors contribute to their initial encounter and co-existence.
Read more...
 
Choosing the right breed of Dog

ImageWhy does one breed appeal to a person over another? Why do some of us love the size, looks and temperament of a Giant Schnauzer and others would never own anything but a Toy Poodle? Every breed has their pros and cons.

Read more...
 
My Cat won't use the litter box
Cats are naturally clean creatures. If your cat is not using her litter box, it may be because:

Litter is too dirty. This is the most common reason. Clean out her litter more often.
Read more...
 
Puppy care and training

The reason dogs are such good pets and fit so well into human society is that they are social animals by nature. Their greatest psychological need is to be part of a group.

Read more...
 
Caring for your Cat

Cats have been domesticated for more then 5,000 years. When you are thinking about adopting a cat first make sure you know how to properly care for a cat including have the cat spayed/neutered, vaccinated, fed, groomed, etc.

Read more...
 
First Aid for Dogs
In case your dog gets sick or gets in an accident, it helps to know what to do. Here is some good advice on dealing with such problems as poisoning, cut paws, and diarrhea.
Read more...
 
Preparing for Your New Pet

Before you bring your new animal friend home, it is best to be prepared prior to prevent unnecessary confusion and stress to the animal and yourself.

Read more...
 
Dog Grooming Tips

Proper grooming is an important part of pet care. It makes a companion animal look better, and contributes to their physiological and psychological health.

Read more...
 
Cold Weather Tips
Please remember it is the law that all cats and dogs be provided with adequate shelter.
It is too cold here to leave your animal outside without shelter.
Read more...
 
Spaying and Neutering
One male and one female cat can have approximately four litters of four kittens per year. Over the course of ten years, all those cats and the resulting offspring would add up to 80,399,780 cats!
Read more...
 
Are you unable to care for your pet anymore?
If you are considering surrendering your animal to us please make sure that you have everything possible to rectify the situation if it can be rectified. For example if the dog is not well behaved try obedience training. This can help fix all kinds of problems.

If you have made up your mind about surrendering your animal to us call us before bringing your animal in. This will allow us to set us accommodations for your animal as we are normally quite full of animals.
Read more...
 

Copyright © 2007 by the Lakeland Humane Society
Hillman Design