Health
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- Illness Symptoms in Dogs
- "Tell me where it hurts, boy." Good luck. Dogs tend to be John Wayne stoic when they're ill, and getting them to fill out a questionnaire with their symptoms just isn't going to happen. But as your dog's first line of defense against serious illness, it's your job to know him better than anyone else, and to catch it when he's telling you something's not right. He actually can tell you a lot about where it hurts--as long as you know what to look for.
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- He'll Tell Us: A Personal Story
- One man's personal story of grief. NBC News correspondent Mike Taibbi shares his touching story of the decline of his beloved pug Scoop. Read on to hear Mike's story, learn more about pets' endstage behavior and hear expert advice about the hardest part of being a pet owner.
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- Cooking for Your Feline
- More and more pet owners are investigating the concept of creating homecooked foods for their pets rather than buying commercial foods.
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- A Dog's Eye (and Ear, and Nose) View
- You and your dog may live in the same world, but the world you experience is very different. That's because we have evolved to eat different things and find our food in different ways--even if today, most of our food comes from the grocery store.
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- Acupuncture for Pets
- At first Lisa Cohen chalked up her cat Topaz's lethargy to laziness. It took a friend's intervention before she began to notice changes in his behavior. "My friend looked at Topaz and noticed his head was hanging," says Cohen. The incident spurred Cohen to schedule an appointment with her veterinarian. She was horrified to learn that Topaz's kidneys were malfunctioning.
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- Healthy Holiday Treats for Your Dog
- Our dogs are no longer animals that spend all day and all night out in the backyard; today, our pets are family. Our dogs are our confidants; our jogging partners; and even help us feel more secure in this tumultuous world. It just makes sense that we share our holiday celebrations with them.
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- Easing Canine Separation Anxiety
- Dogs are popular family pets because they are extremely social, closely bonded to their human pack, and faithful. However, these same characteristics contribute to a very typical behavioral problem: separation anxiety. Read on for tips on easing canine seperation anxiety and helping your dog feel confident and comfortable when alone.
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- When Your Guests are Allergic
- The Asthma Center estimates that between 3 to 10 percent of Americans are allergic to pets. The symptoms can range from mild sneezing to severe asthma. The odds are good that at some point, you will invite someone over to your home - a date, a beloved relative, or a colleague - who is allergic to your pet. There are things that you, as a good host, can do to alleviate their distress.
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- Table Manners: Is it Safe to Share?
- Sitting down to share a meal is one of the strongest ways to bond with your family. However, there are several factors to consider before inviting your furry family to join in this ritual. Health and behavior can be promoted - or compromised - based on the choices you make.
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- DNA Testing - Guess the Breed - Luke 1
- Guess what breeds make up this dog
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- Q: Pets Exercising after Eating
- How long after eating can my cats exercise or play? It's a good idea for people to wait before working out, so should I give them some time to digest too?
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- DNA Testing - How It Works
- DNA Testing - How it works
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- DNA Testing - The Test
- DNA Testing - Doggie DNA Test - What breeds make up your mix breed dog?
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- Dr. Lauren's Bio
- Meet and view pictures of Dr. Lauren, petside's veterinarian in residence.
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- DNA Testing - Guess the Breed
- DNA Testing - Do you know what these dogs are made of? Take the test and see if you can guess all the breeds!
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- Dr. Lauren's Appearances
- Dr. Lauren's past and future appearances on the Today Show
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- Pet Travel
- Petside.com has information on top pet friendly hotels, best pet vacation ideas and help for flying with your pets.
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- DNA Testing - Guess the Breed - Lilly 2
- Did you guess all the breeds that make up this dog?
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- Q: Can Puppies get Heartworm from their Mom?
- Q: My dog was diagnosed with heartworms while she was pregnant and delivered a month later. Can puppies get heartworms from their mother?
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- DNA Testing - Guess the Breed - Riley 1
- See what breeds were detected in this dog using DNA testing
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