Fun and new developments are always happening at The Pet Station and in the pet world, and as the experts in pet care, we’re excited to share these insights with you! Here you’ll find a collection of tips and tricks for caring for your pet, as well as new trends popping up in the pet care industry.
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October 29, 2018 | Scott Burnley | 4 minutes read
Some things in life are uniquely American. I could word vomit a list of things typically seen in country music videos that would make you nod your head (either up and down or side to side, your choice) but I’ll stick to two. America has over 75 million dogs in the country, more than double…
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July 27, 2018 | Scott Burnley | 6 minutes read
Below are three stories of dogs very close to me and how they beat cancer in their own way. At the bottom of the article is a link to an organization trying end cancer in dogs forever. My very first dog, was a 90lb chocolate Labrador, aptly named Mud. He was a classic outdoor dog,…
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March 27, 2018 | Scott Burnley | 5 minutes read
By now, everyone not under a rock knows about the dog flu in Louisville. And everyone knows that they should get their dog vaccinated to protect against the flu. The only problem is, the vaccine doesn’t prevent your dog from becoming infected. This blog post is about the untold truth about the vaccine, how the…
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September 25, 2017 | Scott Burnley | 4 minutes read
This is going to be my realest post yet. What I mean by that is I’m going to pull back the curtain on the world of dog boarding and level with you about a term you hear a lot, but probably know very little about–‘Kennel Cough’. I’m going to tell you what it is, how…
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September 5, 2017 | Carole Arnett | 5 minutes read
Gone are the days when a dog was just a dog. There’s a whole new breed of dog owners that exist now, and we’ve taken dog ownership to a whole new level. We call ourselves #DogMom or #DogDad and we don’t really have dogs, we have #FurBabies. Just like parents of human children, we want…
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August 26, 2017 | Cheri Craft | 3 minutes read
There is a dangerous, contagious virus invading the Louisville area known as Canine Influenza. Commonly called “Canine Flu” or “Dog Flu”, it has shut down many boarding facilities and shelters across the country including some in our own city of Louisville. There is a vaccine for this virus that covers both strands of canine flu…
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June 1, 2017 | Scott Burnley | 2 minutes read
Getting a second dog is a big decision and one that should be made with care. In part 1 of this blog I looked at all the reasons that you should not get second dog–and they were pretty darn convincing. And perhaps the only arguments that could top those would be the ones listed below….
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May 20, 2017 | Scott Burnley | 3 minutes read
How many of you have gone to court with your family about getting or not getting a second dog? Ok, maybe you haven’t REALLY sought legal action against your significant other/family member/best friend/children, but I’ll bet your argument was almost as dramatic as an episode of Judge Judy. This blog is going to be broken…
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May 10, 2017 | 2 minutes read
It’s time for our FIRST guest blog post! Meet Dr. Kortney Roppel. Dr. Roppel is a graduate of Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine and is an Associate Veterinarian at Lyndon Animal Clinic. She dropped by our blog to offer some sage advice about one of the topics pet owners ask about most: vaccines. Do I Really…
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March 31, 2017 | Scott Burnley | 5 minutes read
Time to talk about number 1 and number 2. Recently, I have had a lot of folks asking me to help potty train their new puppies. Instead of doing the financially prudent thing-charging them for a private lesson- I would just share ideas on what to do. I know, I’m a nice guy. But, like any…
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