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Health & Home

Pet First Aid Month: Prep for Emergency

A medical emergency can strike at any time, and while all of us are taught at a young age to dial 9-1-1 in the event of an emergency for humans, do...

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Health & Home

No Chocolate for Fido!

If you're like many pet owners, you probably like to share a little of your food with your dog--but if you're considering giving him some of your...

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Health & Home

Pet Protection Agreements & the ASPCA

Preparing for the unexpected is certainly something that should be on every pet owner’s radar. If you pass away, what will happen to your beloved pet...

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Health & Home

Winter Dog Walking Safety

Oh, the weather outside is frightful! Despite falling temperatures and falling snow, dogs still need their exercise. Though winter walks pose several...

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Dog Body Language: Do Not Pet
Think the dog in the photo is enjoying the petting he’s getting? Everything in his posture says, “No thanks,” but I watched the petting continue...
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Animal hospital visits can be costly. Read on to decipher what conditions constitute a true veterinary emergency.

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Ways to Stop Animal Abuse

Wondering how to stop animal abuse? April is Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month and Petside is…

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Pet Poisons in Your Home

There may be common foods and substances in your home that could poison your pet- ones you didn't…

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Pet First Aid

In light of recent tornados, hurricanes and earthquakes, emergency personnel and pet owners are…

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Cats and Dogs Living Together

Sweetheart or Sourpuss? How would you describe the relationship between your cat and dog? Sometimes…

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Dog Fighting in Suburbia?

Dog fighting in only happens in the inner city, or someplace so rural you'd never see it, right?…

Paw Laws: Your Legal Responsibilities 0

Your Legal Responsibilities

If your Labrador barks one too many times at 3 a.m., you may find yourself on the wrong side of the…

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Fire Survival Tips

Having a fire safety plan is vital. Having one that includes your pet can mean the difference…

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Pet Safe Holiday Decorating

As your thoughts turn to the holidays and the changes you might like to make in your house, keep…

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Pet Safe Holiday Parties

So you'll be hosting holiday parties at your house, but what do you do to keep your pets safe…

Winter Warnings: Cold Weather and Cold Noses 0

Winter Warnings: Cold Weather

Walking in a winter wonderland takes on a new meaning when that walk includes a dog. Something…

Keeping Pets Safely on your Property 0

Pets Safely on your Property

Imagine the security of knowing that your dog will no longer wander away after digging under your…