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In Your Own Backyard: Outdoor Pet Toxins

Summer is almost at an end, and you want to spend as much time outdoors with your pet as possible before the cooler weather sets in. Your pet will love the extra playtime outdoors, but he or she is also at risk of becoming sick if you don’t protect your pet from a number of…

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Flea Life Cycle: Understanding Fleas and Protecting Your Pet

Fleas can cause many problems for both your pet and your family. These troublesome parasites can cause skin irritations and transmit a number of harmful diseases, which is why regular, year-round treatment for fleas is highly advised for your pet. First and foremost, though, it is important to be familiar with the life cycle of…

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Coping with Pet Loss

The grief that accompanies pet loss can be immense and difficult to bear. Whether your pet’s passing was unexpected or the inevitable result of a long life well lived, the fact remains that you must now learn to live with the void that has been left after the loss of your family member and friend.…

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Leptospirosis and Your Pet

Over the past decade, there has been quite a bit of media coverage dedicated to the increasing prevalence of zoonotic diseases; that is, those illnesses transferred between animals (domesticated and wild) and humans. While these diseases have always existed, and certainly many of us are familiar with rabies and why vaccination is so critical in…

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Pet Ownership 101: 10 Things Every First-Time Dog Owner Should Know

Whether you’re a college student or senior citizen, adopting your first dog is a momentous and exciting experience. No doubt you’ve got your new best friend’s food and bowls, bag of treats, new leash and collar, and shiny toys ready to go. But fun and kibble aren’t the only the responsibilities of being a good…

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Flexi-leads: The Hidden Dangers of Retractable Leashes

For many pet owners, taking your dog for a walk is part of your daily routine. However, finding the perfect leash to fit your dog’s weight, height and walking pace can be a challenge. Because of this, many pet owners turn to flexi-leads (retractable leashes). Because retractable leashes can offer a little more ease for…

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Surf and Sun: Swimming and Boating with Your Dog

Let’s face it; we live in an amazing place with fun-in-the-sun boating opportunities surrounding us, from green-blue lakes to the wild Gulf Coast. So, it is understandable why we love our time on the water during the hottest months of the summer scorch. So Grab the cooler! Bring the family! And, of course, bring the…

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Diet and Pet Dental Health

Many pet owners are interested in learning about different ways to keep their pet’s teeth clean and healthy. With most animals having some form of dental disease before the age of 3, this is a very important goal. In response to this need, there are a plethora of products on the market that claim to…

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Pets and People Food

Whether you are planning an adventure in DIY pet treats or considering giving into those adoring eyes just waiting for your last bite of breakfast, it’s important to know which people foods are safe for your pets to eat, and which are not. Our pets don’t always know which foods will make them sick (as…

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Disaster Preparedness for Pets

While we all hope a disaster never strikes, it’s still important that we prepare for the unexpected. As many of us know, having an emergency plan in place is the first step when it comes to keeping our family safe in an emergency or natural disaster – but does your plan include consideration for your…

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