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Flame-Retardant Chemicals May Cause Feline Hyperthyroidism
For years, manufacturers have been adding flame retardant chemical substances to a wide variety of products and building materials to reduce the...
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Natural Flea and Tick Prevention
The decision to use chemical flea and tick treatment is a difficult one for many pet owners. Reports of animals suffering from serious health...
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Pet Ownership May Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease
As far as I'm concerned, folks who live with animals are extremely blessed. Pets give us an abundance of unconditional love, and they certainly can...
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Reiki - A Healing Touch for Pets
Reiki practitioner Jenny Hughes of All Creatures Reiki answered a few of my questions about Reiki, a gentle alternative therapy for animals (and...
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Diets for Large Breed Puppies

Large puppies, and particularly giant breed puppies, are at risk for severe and devastating bone…
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AP-Petside Poll

According to a recent AP-Petside.com poll, the majority of pet owners say that it is OK for people…
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How Much is Your Pet's Health

All pet owners hate to think about it, but when the family pet gets sick, money matters. New…
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Easter Basket for Your Pet

Easter season is finally here and you're probably busy making Easter baskets for the kids and…
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Your Kitten: 2 Years Old

Mental and Physical Development Nocturnal Activities Young cats still have a desire to play and…
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Your Kitten: 10 Weeks Old

Mental and Physical Development Bathing and Grooming Needs At 10 weeks of age, kittens are…
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Your Puppy: 8 Weeks Old

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Photos: Whiskers in Wonderland

This past weekend, The Mayor's Alliance for NYC Animals took over 5 Manhattan Petco locations with…
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Hearing Loss in Pets

Deafness is the temporary or permanent loss– either partial or total –of hearing in one or both…
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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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