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law requires shelters in Illinois to scan for microchip

New Law To Require Chip Scans

Last week, Gizmo, a Shih Tzu in Ohio, caused quite a stir when a shelter adopted him out a lot…
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dogs in hot car

Dogs Locked In Cars

It’s probably obvious to most of us that dogs shouldn’t be left in cars in 90 degree heat, but what…
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dog foxtail in nose

Foxtails: Harmful To Your Dog

While outside this summer, many pet owners may unknowingly overlook common weeds that can harm…
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boarding a dog

Choose the Best Dog Kennel

Vacation time—hurrah! But maybe it’s not a hurrah for your pet, if he’s going into boarding while…
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pet safety july 4th

Pet Safety for July 4th

Commemorating our nation's independence on July 4, Independence Day is not only one of the most…
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dog body language

Dog Body Language

Think the dog in the photo is enjoying the petting he’s getting? Everything in his posture says…
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can dogs get sunburned at beach

Can Dogs Get Sunburned?

Q:  My pups love to lie out in the sun. Can dogs get sunburned? If so, is there doggie…
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dog in car

5 Summer Pet Hazards

With summer officially here, our pets are prone to a whole heap of hazards that come on with the…
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keeping pets cool

Dog Days of Summer

With the recent Floridian record-setting high temperatures (at least in our neck of the woods), I…
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dog registered at shelter, prepped for hurricane sandy

Hurricane Sandy Preparedness

When natural disasters and emergencies the likes of Hurricane Sandy come along, it’s important to…
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dog panting

Summer Safety for Your Pet

We’ve already had a taste of summer’s high temperatures and there’s surely more to come. Vets…