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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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Prince Lorenzo Borghese and Animal Aid Teamup For Free Spay/Neuter
Prince Lorenzo Borghese and his Royal Pet Club have partnered with Animal Aid, a non-profit animal rights and rescue agency.
Cosmetic Surgery for Pets
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Can Dogs Take Ibuprofen for Pain?
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Want to save the planet with your dog's doo? Read on. When Matthew Mazzotta visited a Cambridge, MA, dog park with a friend, he noticed the trash can...

National Dog Bite Prevention Week

Dog Bite Prevention Week

A small white dog that resembled a bichon ran wildly at the edge of a heavily trafficked New York…

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Can Kids be Alone with Pets?

I heard the whining from half a block away: My neighbor’s daughter with her new young pooch. I’d…

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10 Dog-Friendly Exercises

There's nothing better in life than taking two things we love and combining them. Peanut butter and…

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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…

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Caution for Pet Predators

The death of a Maltese named Jake in the Miller Bay Estates subdivision in Kingston, Washington,…

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Protect Your Pet This Holiday

Keep your pet safe this holiday season with the latest and greatest gear, appropriate clothing and…

Holiday Pet Food

Party Leftovers: What's Safe?

If you plan on sharing part of your Thanksgiving feast with your dog it's important to know which…

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Pet Safety for July 4th

Commemorating our nation's independence on July 4, Independence Day is not only one of the most…

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From Trash to Cat Toy

While I am generally not into bragging about our cats, (believe that and I will sell you the…

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Planning for a Fire with Pets

After a fire in my old apartment in which I lost most of my possessions and none of my pets were…

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Pet Heat Stroke Guide

Summer delivers myriad opportunities for Frisbee, pool, and vacation fun with your pet. But along…