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Health & Home

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,...

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...

horse racing doping bill

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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