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Older Adults and the Benefits of Long-Term Pet Ownership

Posted on August 20, 2024 by Pet Cremation Center of Southern Utah | Comments Off on Older Adults and the Benefits of Long-Term Pet Ownership
Posted under Aging, Older Adults, Pet Ownership, Pets

Good news for older adults who own a pet! A new study indicates that owning a pet for over five years may help cognitive skills stay sharp as we age. Researchers found that adults ages 50 or older who had owned a pet of any kind for more than five years showed slower decline in […]

Helping a Child Adjust to the Loss of a Pet

Posted on April 16, 2024 by Pet Cremation Center of Southern Utah | Comments Off on Helping a Child Adjust to the Loss of a Pet
Posted under Children and Grief, Grief, Pet Death, Pet Grief

According to Dr. Wallace Sife, pets can be silly, childlike, playful, and joyous. It therefore stands to reason that pets make perfect companions for children, who learn about love, trust, and loyalty from their relationship. Pets also provide a sense of security and loving companionship when the child’s parents are not present. Pets play a […]

Do Pets Grieve?

Posted on February 20, 2024 by Pet Cremation Center of Southern Utah | Comments Off on Do Pets Grieve?
Posted under Grief, Pet Grief

Do pets grieve the loss of another household pet? According to an article by Veterinarian Dr. Ann Hohenhaus for the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center, the answer is yes! To quote Dr. Hohenhaus, “A survey of several hundred pet owners in New Zealand and Australia reported on the behavior of the surviving dog after the loss […]

Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest

Posted on October 18, 2023 by Pet Cremation Center of Southern Utah | Comments Off on Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest
Posted under Halloween, Holidays, Pet Cremation, Pet Safety

We are pleased to announce our second annual Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest at The Pet Cremation Center of Southern Utah! Please join us on Thursday and Friday, October 26th and 27th, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Bring your pet in costume to our offices located at 1316 S. 400 E., #A3, in St. George. We’ll […]

Pet Safety in Summer Heat

Posted on June 21, 2023 by Pet Cremation Center of Southern Utah | Comments Off on Pet Safety in Summer Heat
Posted under Heat, Pet Cremation, Pet Safety, Summer

Summertime has arrived once again in Southern Utah – a time when temperatures soar and our pets desperately need our extra care and attention. The American Red Cross offers the following tips to help ensure that your pets stay healthy and safe this summer: -Never leave your pet in a hot vehicle, even for a […]