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Get Pet Cool: Keep Your Dog Safe From Summer Heat

In the summer months, dogs suffer the same problems humans do, like overheating, dehydration and sunburn. By taking some simple precautions, you and...

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Health & Home

Microchip: Permanent ID Can Save Your Pet's Life

Unless you’ve had a pet go missing, it’s really hard to imagine the agony and heartbreak that pet parents go through when a beloved companion animal...

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Health & Home

How To Include Your Dog Into Your Wedding

The month of June is the month of marriage! As television programs, such as Bridezillas, My Fair Wedding and Say Yes to the Dress have shown, brides...

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Health & Home

Xylitol: Popular Sugar Substitute Is Highly Toxic to Dogs and Cats

With the wide variety of sugar-free products available today, many commonly used commodities, including toothpaste, chewing gum, low-carb desserts,...

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Q: Why do Dogs and Cats Eat Grass?
Q: My dog eats grass and my cat eats grass too! Why do they do this? Does it mean they are sick?
2011's Top 10 Toxins and Dog Names Reported to Pet Poison Helpline
The Pet Poison Helpline has released the top 10 toxins and the top 10 dog names reported to them in 2011!
5 Simple Ways to Prevent Animal Cruelty
Stop animal abuse in 5 simple ways. In just minutes, you can prevent animal cruelty and make a difference in your community. Stop animal abuse now.
Microchip: Permanent ID Can Save Your Pet's Life
Unless you’ve had a pet go missing, it’s really hard to imagine the agony and heartbreak that pet parents go through when a beloved companion animal...

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Are Outdoor Cats OK?

Marilyn Krieger, CCBC, The Cat Coach: I do not recommend letting cats outside in any season unless…

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7 Easter Dangers

For most people Easter brings fond memories of egg hunts, baskets and bunnies. But be careful!…

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Allergy Symptoms Affect Pets

Spring is in the air. We can tell not only by the unseasonably warm weather, but also by the…

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Understanding Pet Vaccines

The news that 14 confirmed cases of rabies in raccoons in a nearby county had me scrambling to make…

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Jerky Treats: Caution Advised

A mysterious illness, linked to chicken jerky treats made in China, has affected over 600 dogs in…

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Poison Prevention for Pets

It's 50th anniversary of Poison Prevention Week, making this the ideal time to talk about some…

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Lizardlover's Lounge Lizards

Yes, there really is a man named Henry Lizardlover. Born Henry Schifberg, this 56-year-old lover…

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10 Ways to Dog Proof Your Home

Even after he has grown out of his mischievous puppy ways, your dog is still a curious animal by…

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Fences for a Dog Friendly Yard

As a dog owner, keeping your pet safe and secure is priority number one! For pets who love spending…

Dog Friendly Backyard

Dog Friendly Backyard

Looking to build a dog friendly backyard? Click through for tips on how to construct the best…

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Fur Traps Dangerous to Pets

The image is horrifying to imagine. A horrific scream and a small red coonhound/beagle mix…