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Flame-Retardant Chemicals May Cause Feline Hyperthyroidism

For years, manufacturers have been adding flame retardant chemical substances to a wide variety of products and building materials to reduce the...

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BlogPaws 2013: A Warm-Open Hearted Weekend Conference for Pet Bloggers

I thought Blog Paws 2012 was the cat's meow, and sure enough, the BlogPaws 2013 conference more than definitely “barked up the right tree!” It was a...

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Pet Ownership May Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease

As far as I'm concerned, folks who live with animals are extremely blessed. Pets give us an abundance of unconditional love, and they certainly can...

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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,...

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