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• posted: Apr. 21, 2019

Unlike your dog, you’ve probably never had the urge to lick someone to show you care. Pets not only demonstrate affection by licking but may also pass along bacteria that Read More

• posted: Apr. 21, 2019

Pet owners have more choices than ever when it comes to feeding their pets. Commercially made products are readily available on grocery store shelves, the Internet, and in veterinary offices, Read More

• posted: Apr. 21, 2019

Does Your Pet Need Insurance?: Pet Health Insurance Basics Good health doesn’t last forever. Even the healthiest pet can eventually develop kidney disease, diabetes, cancer, or swallow string or other foreign Read More

• posted: Apr. 21, 2019

Nail Trimming Do’s and Don’ts Nail trimming should be a quick, simple procedure. Unfortunately, this basic grooming task often turns into a stressful experience for people and pets alike. Whether you’re Read More

• posted: Apr. 21, 2019

Should Your Dog Wear a Backpack? Have you noticed more and more dogs wearing backpacks lately? More than just a fashion statement, backpacks offer the perfect place to stow water for Read More

• posted: Apr. 21, 2019

Massage Offers Important Benefits for Pets Have you given your pet a massage recently? The hands-on therapy isn’t just for humans but also provides a few benefits for our furry friends. Massage Read More

• posted: Apr. 21, 2019

5 Health Problems That Affect Small Dogs Small dogs usually live longer than larger dogs, but their increased lifespan doesn’t necessarily guarantee good health. In fact, these five conditions and diseases Read More

• posted: Apr. 21, 2019

How to Help Your Cat Get More Exercise Has your cat turned into a fluffy couch potato? Energetic kittens can quickly become overweight cats if they don’t get enough exercise. Luckily, Read More

• posted: Apr. 21, 2019

Pet Blood Donors: Helping Other Animals in Need Blood transfusions are just as crucial for sick or injured animals as they are for people. Without a ready supply of donated blood, Read More

• posted: Apr. 21, 2019

Protect Your Hairless Pet’s Sensitive Skin with These Tips Hairless pets are at increased risk of developing infections, sunburn, dry skin and other skin conditions that can make them very uncomfortable. Read More

• posted: Apr. 21, 2019

Your Big Dog May Be More Likely to Develop These Health Problems Are you familiar with the health conditions common in big dogs? Your large breed dog may be at increased Read More

• posted: Apr. 21, 2019

Try These Tricks the Next Time You Have to Give Your Pet Medication Have you noticed that your pet seems to develop jaws of steel when it’s time for a dose Read More

• posted: Apr. 21, 2019

From Dalmations to Siberian Huskies: How the Big (and Little) Screen Influences Pet Fads Pottery Barn experienced a run on apothecary tables after “Friends'” character Rachel Green bought one for her Read More

• posted: Apr. 21, 2019

Ehrlichiosis: What You Should Know Lyme disease isn’t the only tick-borne illness that can sicken your pet. Erlichiosis may also make your furry friend miserable. Fortunately, antibiotic treatment can kill the Read More

• posted: Apr. 21, 2019

Taurine: The Amino Acid Essential to Your Cat’s Health If you’ve ever taken a close look at the small print on a bag or can of cat food, you’ve probably noticed Read More

• posted: Apr. 21, 2019

How to Tell Your Pet’s Age From Its Teeth Do you know your pet’s age? If you adopted your furry friend, his or her age may be a mystery. Fortunately, a Read More