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Great Read... How To Look After Your Pets In Thunder And Lightning
Anyone with a dog will know that even the calmest pet can be sent whimpering and looking for a hiding place by a flash of lightning or clap of thunder.
Do You Have An Aggressive Cat — Or Just One Who Misbehaves?!
There they go again! BooBoo is chasing Miss Gigi around the house. Gigi is yelling at him and hissing as she runs, with BooBoo close behind. When he finally catches up with her — and he always does — BooBoo stands over Gigi...
Are You Washing Your Pet's Food Bowl Enough? Probably Not, Say Experts
Pet owners putting their four-legged friends at risk of illness by failing to wash their food bowls several times a week, according to experts. A new warning issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the US has said animal lovers...
Pet Parenting Life: Is Shaving Your Cat Okay?
Have you ever wondered — whether you were fed up with shedding, afraid your cat was overheating or dealing with matted fur — “Should I just grab a razor and shave my cat?” Shaving your cat can be a painful and traumatic experience.
Pet Health: Putting The Bite On Pet Dental Disease
My veterinarian said my dog Petey needs to have his teeth cleaned. She said this needs to be done under anesthesia and I’m nervous about putting Petey through this type of procedure. Is there anything I can do at home to help with his teeth?
Buyer Beware - More Important Than Ever With This Pet Food Issue
Recently a writer for a pet food industry journal penned a blog post about "Pet Fooled" saying that after watching the film, she was surprised to realize she actually agreed with one of its main points, which is, "That consumers are under-educated and...
Dream Job Alert: This Woman Pet-Sits Dogs At Weddings
Think of your dream job. When you were younger, it might have been an astronaut. Nowadays you’d probably quite like to be an author, a lawyer, or maybe a celebrity. Well guess what, you’re wrong. Because the best job is this one.
Extremely Interesting Article: Is There Any Question That Pet Therapy Works? Actually, Yes.
A therapy-animal trend grips the United States. The San Francisco airport now deploys a pig to calm frazzled travelers. Universities nationwide bring dogs (and a donkey) onto campus to soothe students during finals.
Dealing with a Dog That’s Afraid of Water? Try These 4 Proven Techniques
Pet parents often mistakenly believe that cats fear water and canines love it. In reality, nothing could be further from the truth — in fact, many pet parents have a dog that’s afraid of water. One unfortunate example is my sweet Shih-Tzu mix, Grant.
Do your Kids Want To Help Animals? Here Are Some Easy Ways How
Some of the smallest people have the biggest hearts when it comes to animals. Take Willa Morvan for example. She’s only eight years old, but in her short life she has shown more kindness, selflessness and generosity to homeless animals than many of us can
