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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...
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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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Paw Laws: Your Legal Responsibilities 0

Your Legal Responsibilities

If your Labrador barks one too many times at 3 a.m., you may find yourself on the wrong side of the…
by Karen N. Peart
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Canine Heartworm Fact Sheet 0

Canine Heartworm Fact Sheet

The American Heartworm Society estimates that about 27 million dogs are not protected from…
by Caroline Coile
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Caring for Your Aging Cat

Did you know that most veterinarians consider older cats to be senior citizens at seven- or eight-…
by Dr. Cori Gross DVM
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The Golden Years

The day Machon Thomas's beloved rat terrier Tipsy defecated on her living room floor is one she…
by Siobhan Leftwich
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Acupuncture for Pets 0

Acupuncture for Pets

At first Lisa Cohen chalked up her cat Topaz's lethargy to laziness. It took a friend's…
by Siobhan Leftwich
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Pet Health Insurance Facts 0

Pet Health Insurance Facts

You protect valuables such as your car and your home with insurance...why not protect your pet?…
by Dr. Cori Gross DVM
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Is your Pet in your Will? 0

Is your Pet in your Will?

Few people ponder their demise, much less what will happen to their personal effects if they die or…
by Karen N. Peart
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Vacation Pet Care: Keep them Safe while you're Away 0

Vacation Pet Care

You've waited all year for your vacation, that chance to visit with family and friends, or maybe…
by Darlene Arden
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Tips for Living with Multiple Cats 0

Tips for Multiple Cats

Cats are essentially independent and territorial animals, but quite often they can enjoy the…
by Jennifer Hoyden
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Pet Safe Holiday Decorating 0

Pet Safe Holiday Decorating

As your thoughts turn to the holidays and the changes you might like to make in your house, keep…
by Liz Palika
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When Cats Kill 0

When Cats Kill

The typical adage is that cats are independent creatures that often rebuff the affections of their…
by Jennifer Hoyden
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