BECAUSE OF JIM

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.

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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Jun 3, 20221 min read

Clicker Training For Fun

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May 28, 20220 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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May 23, 20221 min read

Wait I Can't Swim

When we learn how to swim one of the first things we learn is to dog paddle, but did you know that there are dogs who can’t dog paddle....

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May 21, 20222 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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May 20, 20223 min read

My baby's not a baby anymore

In yesterday's article, we said that female kittens can get pregnant by 5 months old. The time it takes a kitten to go from infancy to...

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May 19, 20222 min read

Important Things to Know About Kittens

Kittens can be spayed and neutered when they weigh 2 Lbs. which usually coincides with the 8-week point in their life. Females can go...

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May 18, 20221 min read

Another interactive toy

Recently we brought one of our fosters back to be fostered again for a little while so that her daddy can move and get their new place...

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May 4, 20221 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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May 3, 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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May 1, 20222 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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Apr 29, 20223 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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Apr 28, 20221 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 26, 20222 min read

The Velveteen Rabbit, My favorite Children's Book

This year is the 100th Anniversary of my favorite children's book. It is a story with a timeless theme that makes it relevant even today....

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Apr 24, 20221 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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Apr 23, 20222 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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Apr 21, 20221 min read

Fun Fact- Friendly Genes

Genetics plays a role in friendliness. The friendly genes come from dad, but a friendly mom will most likely raise sociable kittens....

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Apr 19, 20221 min read

The Big Announcement is Here!

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Apr 16, 20221 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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Apr 12, 20222 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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Apr 7, 20221 min read

BECAUSE OF JIM

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National Egg Day

Clicker Training For Fun

National Sun Safety Day

Wait I Can't Swim

National Rescue Dog Day

My baby's not a baby anymore

Important Things to Know About Kittens

Another interactive toy

World Asthma Awareness Day

National Lyme Disease Awareness Month

National Hairball Awareness Day

National Kids and Pets Day

International Guide Dog Day

The Velveteen Rabbit, My favorite Children's Book

Lost Dog Awareness Day

National Bulldogs are Beautiful Day Fun Fact

Fun Fact- Friendly Genes

The Big Announcement is Here!

What does stress look like and what causes stress.

How to Burrito your cat, and why!

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