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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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Health & Home

Pet First Aid Month: Prep for Emergency

A medical emergency can strike at any time, and while all of us are taught at a young age to dial 9-1-1 in the event of an emergency for humans, do...

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Health & Home

No Chocolate for Fido!

If you're like many pet owners, you probably like to share a little of your food with your dog--but if you're considering giving him some of your...

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Health & Home

Pet Protection Agreements & the ASPCA

Preparing for the unexpected is certainly something that should be on every pet owner’s radar. If you pass away, what will happen to your beloved pet...

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Summer Safety for Your Pet

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GPS Cat Collar

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While I am generally not into bragging about our cats, (believe that and I will sell you the…

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Home Remedies: Safe for Pets?

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Planning for a Fire with Pets

After a fire in my old apartment in which I lost most of my possessions and none of my pets were…

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Can Pets Have Human Food?

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Kitten Training Damage Control

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Pet Air Travel: 9 Ways to Fly

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Welcoming Home a New Puppy

You just brought home your new puppy, but what next? With these simple guidelines you can…

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Pet First Aid: Poison Control

Dr. Lauren explains what to do if your pet swallows a toxic or dangerous substance. If your pet…