A desire to help homeless animals in my community and educate others on proper pet ownership pushed me into a journalism career. Today, more than 15 years later, I've covered pet health, news and trends for a wide range of online and print publications, including The New York Times, National Geographic News, and Dog Fancy magazine.

Maryann Mott's Articles

money saving tips to save money on pet medications
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Pet Medication & Saving Money

Read on for a few money saving tips when it comes to shopping for pet medications.
Puppy hiccups
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Are Puppy Hiccups Normal?

Should puppy hiccups be reason for concern? Why do puppies get the hiccups? What should you do if your puppy has the hiccups?
Cool Cat Saves the Day Not Just Once, but Twice 0
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Cool Cat Saves the Day

"It didn't surprise me that Ivory sounded the alarm," she said. "She's the most remarkable cat I've ever met."Dogs aren't the only pets that save their owners' lives; cats do, too…
25 Pet People of 2010 0
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25 Pet People of 2010

We based our rankings on the individual's impact on the welfare of pets this year, their capacity to raise the public profile of pets in need, and finally their ability to inspire…
Cloned 9/11 Search and Rescue Dogs: A Doggie Dream Team 0
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Cloned 9/11 Search and Rescue

James Symington is training genetic doubles of his former canine partner, Trackr, to create an elite team of search and rescue dogs. James Symington is working hard to teach his…
Rudest Pet Behaviors
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8 Rudest Pet Behaviors

Training tips on how to correct the rudest pet behaviors
Introducing Newborn Babies and Pets 0
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Introducing Babies and Pets

A baby is not only a major life changing event for you but for your pet as well. Step-by-step instructions on how to properly introduce dogs and cats to babies.A baby is not only…
Tips for Year-Round Flea Prevention 0
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Tips for Year-Round Flea Preve

Fighting fleas doesn't have to be a headache. By taking a few simple preventative steps, you can protect your pet from these parasites.
Cleaning Common Pet Messes
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Cleaning Common Pet Messes

Hair. Urine. Vomit. For some owners, these common messes caused by pets are a big problem, staining their carpets and ruining furniture. So to find out how the pros handle these…
pet allergies
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Conquering Pet allergies

Animal lovers don't need to get rid of their pets to conquer their pet allergies. For people sensitive to pet dander, regular home cleanings can dramatically reduce their allergy…