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Jun 23 2022
Senior Pets: When “Slowing Down” is More Serious
As our pets enter their “golden years” we often presume they will start “slowing down”, with longer naps and shorter play sessions. While some of these changes are normal and…
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Jun 16 2022
How To Avoid Online Pet Scams
Whether looking for a purebred puppy or an exotic parrot, online scams are out there, attracting people with too-good-to-be-true prices and direct-to-home shipping offers. All the while, the animal either…
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Jun 10 2022
Summer Road Trip Tips
Summer vacation is almost here! The big question is, are you prepared to travel with your pet this summer? Some vacations are well-suited to include your furry friend, but it’s important to keep…
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Jun 02 2022
Homeless Cats Are Hidden Healthcare Workers
If you’re reading this, you’re likely an animal lover who already knows that life is better with pets! In fact, research to understand the ways pets can impact their owners’…
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May 26 2022
Do any of these pet owner stereotypes describe you?
Whether based on studies, surveys, television, or the latest viral quiz on social media, there are stereotypes for just about everyone and everything. And don’t pet owners know it! Any…
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May 19 2022
Safety Precautions for Four-Legged Garden Assistants
The snow is gone, and the trees are finally starting to show the green buds of new life. For many gardeners, it is time to dust off their gloves and take up their tools…
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May 05 2022
Tick Vectors for Lyme Disease Are Back
The Companion Animal Parasite Council released its 2022 Pet Parasite Forecast and the details will certainly bug you. Tick populations are on the rise, and they are spreading to new…
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Apr 28 2022
Pet First Aid Awareness Month
During an emergency, time is of the essence. Every minute spent looking for supplies and first aid advice from Dr. Google (there really IS good information out there) delays your…
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Apr 21 2022
Heartworm Disease: Protect Your Pet and Slow the Spread
If you are the guardian of a cat or dog, heartworm disease should matter to you. This life-threatening disease affects pets all over the world and, due to the warming…
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Apr 14 2022
Pet Food Hazards You May Not Know About
A recent study to assess dog owners’ pet food handling and storage hygiene practices has raised awareness of the FDA’s guidelines for doing just so. Wait, which FDA guidelines? If…