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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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I'll Have Another Sold

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Controversy Amongst Zoos

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Update: Dexter the Kitten Case

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Why Do Cats Love Earwax?

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Caring for Sick Pets

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"Catifying" Your Cat's World

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Elm Seed Bugs Invade Idaho

With approximately one million named species of insects, in addition to the huge number of these…