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Health & Home

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,...

Northeastern Missouri Humane Society

News & Blogs

Cat Toys Needed For Northeastern Missouri Humane Society Drive

Hannibal, Missouri is not just the birthplace of Mark Twain and the setting for The Adventures of Tom Sawyer; it's also a town that cares deeply...

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News & Blogs

Horse Racing Doping Bill Underway

Doping in the horse racing industry has historically been both a troublesome and dangerous practice. According to the Water Hay Oats Alliance, two...

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News & Blogs

On Our Way to Blog Paws 2013: A Purrfect Event for Pet Bloggers

My husband Marty and I were out the door at the crack of dawn this morning to embark on our long drive to Tyson Corners, Virginia. We're on our way...

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Take Action: Help Save "Generic" Tigers From Illegal Trade
The illegal trade of selling "generic" tiger parts and products manufactured from them is still alive and well in the United States. By helping pass...
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Curious Cats

I really hate that expression, "Curiosity killed the cat.” So do our two Oriental Shorthairs, Dr.…

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Understanding Our Pets

The inordinate numbers of animal lovers I have encountered over the years have always shown me how…

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Cat's Secrets

Not only is Dr. Marty Becker, DVM of VetStreet.com obviously an inveterate cat lover, he is also a…

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Black Cat Superstitions

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Stem Cells Aid Injured Panther

A two-year-old Florida panther named Buddah has a new lease on life thanks to the staff of the…

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Buried With Your Pets?

A state-wide ban in New York barring the practice of people being buried with their pets has been…

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Euthanasia: Ban Gas Chambers

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Cat Urine Smell & Potty Issues

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Abused Cats Find Home

Remember the bitter-sweet touching story we featured just a few weeks ago about Tipper and Skipper…