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Spring Pet Poisons: How to Protect Your Pet

Along with great weather, spring also brings a lot of pet toxins and risks. Whether you’re caring for the lawn or firing up the grill, spring pet poisons is a topic every owner should be aware of this time of year. 4 Common Spring Pet Poisons Easter lilies (including tiger and day lily varieties) –…

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To Smooch Or Not To Smooch: How Healthy Is My Pet’s Mouth?

  We’ve all done it from time to time. You arrive home after a long day at work, greeted at the door by your adorable, exuberant pet and you immediately gather him or her up for a hug and kiss. After all, this is how we show our human family members that we love them,…

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Me-OWWW! Signs of Pain in Cats

If you are wondering whether or not your cat is sick or injured, you might just have to get out the old deerstalker hat in order to play detective. Sure, you’ll likely notice signs that your cat has suffered a serious accident, but many indicators of pain in cats can be just as sneaky and…

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Canine Decoder: Signs of Pain in Dogs

Has your dog been a little “off” lately? He or she could just be having a bad day, but if there are obvious changes in behavior or preferences, it’s probably more than that. Getting to the root cause of pain in dogs can be tricky, so what signs should you be looking for? Ruling Out…

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Overfeeding Your Pet: Choose Affection and Attention Instead

The way to our hearts is through our stomachs…honestly, who can resist a home cooked meal or an especially tasty dessert? Even a well-timed snack can make us jump for joy. However, while your pet may share your enthusiasm for food, indulging in an extra treat or two can render a carefully balanced diet obsolete.…

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Homeopathic Pet Remedies: Too Good or Too Good to Be True?

People are more aware than ever before of their medical options, and pet care is not excluded from this. Owners are continually seeking out different opinions and options for their pet’s care. Many have turned to homeopathy in their quest for new solutions for their pet’s problems. Homeopathy is not a new thing. It was…

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Pet Dental Exams: More Than Just a Pretty Smile

One of the most overlooked yet important areas of pet health and longevity is the quality of dental health provided. And, yet many pet owners make the mistake of assuming that oral hygiene and pet dental exams aren’t as fundamentally necessary as something like vaccinations or diet. Further to this, there are some misconceptions about…

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Sharpening Those Claws: Training Cats to Scratch on Our Terms

  As we learn more and more about the feline species, we are understanding more and more about a cat’s fundamental need to scratch. Cats scratch to keep their claws healthy, to mark territory with scent and visual cues, to exercise, and to feel that good, comforting stretch. When we bring our cats indoors, however,…

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Beep, Bark, Meow, Beep: The Best Pet Apps for Health, Safety, and Fun

What do games, driving directions, and weather reports all have in common? Apps, of course! On a mobile device, apps can make a world of difference when you’re lost, waiting in line, or are wondering if a storm’s approaching. Apps are also enormously helpful when it comes to pet ownership. However, there are so many…

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Welcome Home! Adding a New Pet to Your Family

Congratulations! Adding a new dog or cat to your furry family can be an exciting time. While welcoming home your new family member should be fun, a little legwork ahead of time can go a long way towards making the transition a smooth one. Prepare yourself to be sure that you are ready to welcome…

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