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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...

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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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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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Training & Behavior

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Cat Helps Boy Battle Mutism

Seven-year-old Lorcan Dillon is a delightful tow-haired little boy who lives in Great Britain.…

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"Let Sleeping Dogs Lie"

The proverb, “Let sleeping dogs lie" has evolved over the centuries to its present wording.…

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Does Your Cat Have OCD?

It can be extremely frustrating for any cat keeper when their kitty starts acting "weird" without…

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Owl Mascot Kicked to Death by

Frequently depicted as icons of mystery, wisdom, nobility and spirituality, some cultures worship…

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Why Do Cats Love Earwax?

Some of the email I receive from puzzled cat guardians concerning their kitty’s strange behavior…

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Declawing: Is it Ethical?

The family dog is constantly barking loudly which is disturbing neighbors. The household cat flies…

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Senior Pet Health Month

September marks Senior Pet Health Month. Keep on top of of your older pet's health with vet visits…

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ToeGrips Boost Dogs Confidence

Just a few weeks ago, Petside featured an article about a group of engineering students…

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Declawing Prohibition Bill

Good news may be soon be announced by the Great state of California, where eight forward-thinking…

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Cat and Kitten Hiccups

The other day a friend asked me if cat or kitten hiccups were normal. Since I‘ve never observed…

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"Crush Videos" Make Comeback

Remember when President Barack Obama signed the Animal Crush Video Prohibition Act back in…