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dog with congestive heart disease

Diet and Pet Heart Health

Just like humans, cats and dogs are at risk of developing heart disease. Unfortunately both…
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dog with diabetes

UPenn Offers Diabetes Trial

Both pets and humans can be affected by two types of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is caused by an…
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fat dog

Obesity: People and Pets

Americans’ waistlines keep growing—and so do our pets’. Cats and dogs are following in their owner’…
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dogs eating pet food

Keeping Pet Food Safe

Just like human food, the food our pets consume can be very fragile. Like the food we put on our…
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dog eating

Proteins and Pet Health

Maintaining a balanced diet for your dog or cat is incredibly important to keeping them healthy.…
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exercise to prevent pet obesity

Pet Obesity Awareness Day

Plump pets may be cute, but pet obesity is a real problem; being overweight can lead to serious…
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pet hair in home

Reduce Pet Hair in Your Home

Our furry friends provide us many benefits with very few drawbacks. On any given day, a quick…
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dog receiving vet care

Optimal Pet Health on a Budget

October is National Pet Health and Wellness month. Take some time this month to create a healthy…
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kitten hiccups

Cat and Kitten Hiccups

The other day a friend asked me if cat or kitten hiccups were normal. Since I‘ve never observed…
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Pet-Friendly Apartments

Tips for Renting With Pets

As a pet rescue advocate, I regularly see pets on Craigslist and Facebook that owners are trying to…
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cat with mammary disease, similar to breast cancer

Mammary Disease in Cats

Dr. Trisha Joyce, a veterinarian for New York City Veterinary Specialists, knows how lethal mammary…