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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,...
Banfield Pet Hospital 2013 State of Pet Health Report
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Spaying and Neutering Pets Leads to Longer Lifespans
The 2013 "State of Pet Health Report" from Banfield Pet Hospital is the only report of its kind that analyzes nationwide medical data for more than 2...
pet first aid
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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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DIY Pet Care Tips
Let's not kid ourselves; being a pet owner takes a ton of hard work. It involves not only giving our pets all the love that they need and deserve,...
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Fun, Functional Dog Clothes

Funky Meets Functional: Green Monster Dog Wear Fun and funky apparel for your four-legged friends…
by Dorri Olds
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Social Network for Dogs?

Ever thought life might be easier as a pet owner if you could plan your puppy playdates online? A…
by Ryan Karpusiewicz
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DIY Wall Art

Surprise your favorite pet mom with a DIY wall art starring her canine or kitty kid this Mother’s…
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Pets in Your Will

We asked Petside’s Advisory Board members what it means to put a pet in your will. Nancy Taylor,…
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Is Vet Care Too Expensive?

Today, many medical conditions affecting our pets, such as kidney disease, urinary-tract disorders…
by Jo Singer
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Guide to Cat and Dog Shedding

Cat and dog shedding can be a real nuisance. Read Petside's guide to pet shedding and arm yourself…
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Hairballs Can Affect Your Cat

National Hairball Awareness Day was founded by the National Museum of Health and Medicine of…
by Charlotte Reed
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Mother's Day Cards from Pet

We've got adorable, free, and printable Mother's Day cards from dog or cat! This Mother's Day, let…
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Truth About Hairballs

For National Hairball Awareness Day, Petside spoke with cat-only veterinarian and founder of…
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Products for Hairballs

Nothing is more unpleasant than hearing your kitty cough up a hairball, and trust us it’s not…
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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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