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⚠ If you use minoxidil, please keep it away from your pets. ⚠Minoxidil, a medication commonly used to treat hair loss an...
10/09/2026

⚠ If you use minoxidil, please keep it away from your pets. ⚠

Minoxidil, a medication commonly used to treat hair loss and found in products like Rogaine, can be highly toxic to cats and dogs. Cats are especially sensitive. Even a small amount can cause serious and potentially fatal complications.

Ways to keep your pets safe:

👉 Wash your hands thoroughly after application
👉 Keep your pets away while applying it
👉 Don't let them lick your skin or hair after application
👉 Keep pets off pillows, bedding, clothing, and other surfaces that may have product residue
👉 Clean spills immediately
👉 Store the product and any used applicators out of reach from pets
👉 Dispose of tissues and other items that may have residue in secure trash containers

If you suspect your pet has been exposed, don't wait for symptoms. Contact your vet or an emergency clinic ASAP. You can also call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at 888-426-4435.

This isn't about shaming anyone for using minoxidil. It's about making sure pet parents know this risks and take steps to prevent a tragic accident. Please share this with someone who uses it. ❤🐾

Well, we might be out of the expo game, but that doesn't mean there's any shortage of pet events to enjoy! Here are a fe...
09/23/2026

Well, we might be out of the expo game, but that doesn't mean there's any shortage of pet events to enjoy! Here are a few we're looking forward to, and we think you should have them on your radar too:

1️⃣ Just Paws Adoption Event
📅 Saturday, September 26
🕚 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🏠 Host: Just Paws Gourmet & Gifts
📍 Merle Hay Mall, 3800 Merle Hay Rd., Des Moines

2️⃣ Cool Cars for Cats: Car Show & Cat Food Drive
📅 Saturday, October 3
🕙 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🏠 Host: The Pet Project
📍 Franklin Jr. High School, 4801 Franklin Ave., Des Moines

3️⃣ Paws in the Park 5K Run/Walk
📅 Saturday, October 10
🕖 7:00 AM
🏠 Host: Foundation for the Boone Area Humane Society
📍 Iowa Arboretum & Gardens, 1875 Peach Ave., Madrid

Know of a pet event coming up that you'd like to see featured in a future post? Send it our way! We love finding new events to put on the Iowa pet community's radar.

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🚨 MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨
09/18/2026

🚨 MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

Kids heading back to school this month? Your pets are adjusting to the new routine too.With fewer people home during the...
08/24/2026

Kids heading back to school this month? Your pets are adjusting to the new routine too.

With fewer people home during the day, it's a real shift for everybody, and especially your pets. So we put together a checklist to help make the transition easier. Just a few things worth doing this month to help them adjust. 🍎✏

There's a nice mix on the calendar heading into September, Iowa. Here's what we're keeping an eye on:1️⃣ Pints, Pups & I...
08/19/2026

There's a nice mix on the calendar heading into September, Iowa. Here's what we're keeping an eye on:

1️⃣ Pints, Pups & Ice Cream Cones
📅 Saturday, August 29
🕥 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
🏠 Host: Manchester LifeServe Blood Center
📍 5625 NW Johnston Drive, Johnston

2️⃣ Gotcha Day Bash
📅 Saturday, September 5
🕑 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
🏠 Host: PetSmart
📍 5235 Elmore Avenue, Davenport

3️⃣ Paws Into Fall: Puppy Party & Pet Festival
📅 Saturday, September 12
🕑 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
🏠 Host: Village Veterinary Hospital
📍 5305 Merle Hay Road, Johnston

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Quick question before October: Is your pet's leash gonna work in a crowd?Retractable leashes aren't allowed at the Expo,...
08/13/2026

Quick question before October: Is your pet's leash gonna work in a crowd?

Retractable leashes aren't allowed at the Expo, and we promise it's not an arbitrary rule. With 500 to 600 pets typically attending, a thin cord that extends 15 to 20 feet, wraps around ankles, tangles, and gives you limited ability to react quickly if something startles your pet becomes a hazard real fast.

A standard 4 to 6 foot leash keeps you in control and keep everyone a lot safer in a packed space like the expo floor.

Save this reminder for expo day. 🐾

Some pets leave prints on more than just the couch. 🐾Do you have a tattoo that memorializes what your pet means to you? ...
08/07/2026

Some pets leave prints on more than just the couch. 🐾

Do you have a tattoo that memorializes what your pet means to you? We'd love to check them out. Drop a photo in the comments and tell us a little about the meaning behind the ink.

We might have something pretty special brewing around this idea, so keep your eyes open! 👀

August has plenty on the calendar for Iowa's dogs and their people. If you're looking for something to do this month, he...
08/04/2026

August has plenty on the calendar for Iowa's dogs and their people. If you're looking for something to do this month, here are three events worth having on your radar:

1️⃣ August Pet Food Dispersal Event
📅 Sunday, August 9
🕐 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
🏠 Host: Ames Pet Food Pantry & Bailing Out Benji
📍 2521 University Blvd, Ames

2️⃣ Manchester DOGust Park Pool Pawty
📅 Saturday, August 15
🕙 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
🏠 Host: Manchester IA Dog Park
📍 525 S. Brewer St., Manchester

3️⃣ Iowa Dog Hiking Club Presents: Pack Glow Walk!
📅 Friday, August 28
🕗 8:00 PM
🏠 Host: Chasing The Wild & Iowa Dog Hiking Club
📍 Gray's Lake, 2101 Fleur Drive, Des Moines

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Happy National Mutt Day!Every mixed breed pup has its own one of a kind combo of looks and quirks. And we love them all ...
07/31/2026

Happy National Mutt Day!

Every mixed breed pup has its own one of a kind combo of looks and quirks. And we love them all the more for it.

If you're near Urbandale today, StoryPoint Urbandale is hosting a mutt costume parade with homemade, dog safe ice cream for every pup who shows up.

Wherever you are in Iowa, take a moment to celebrate the mixed breed dogs in your life, and maybe consider adding one to it through your local shelter or rescue.

Shows us your mutts! 🐶📸

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