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Must-Know Canine Summer Safety Tips

Summer is almost over but its never too late for a Summer Safety Tips Refresher.  Being outside in the summertime is tons of fun for everyone, even your best furry friend. But, just like...
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The Right Way To Clean Your Cat’s Food And Water Dishes

Every cat owner goes through the hassle of dealing with food and water dishes. Between the constant cat feedings, clean up around the dishes, and cleaning the cat dishes themselves, it's almost more frustration than...
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Tips For Finding A Lost Cat

There is nothing more heartbreaking than looking for your cat and not being able to find her. You look in all of her favorite places and even ones she doesn’t always frequent. If your cat...
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Must-Know 4th Of July Safety Tips

Independence Day is right around the corner, and while festivities are a ton of fun for humans, they can be seriously scary for your dog or cat. In fact, according to Pet Amber Alert,...
Can Dogs Get Ebola

Can Dogs Get Ebola?

It's one of the biggest questions being asked today.
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How To Keep Your Dog Cool This Summer

Summertime in all its glory is nearly upon us, and, while we may love the summer, it is important to protect ourselves from too much heat exposure, as it can be dangerous.  Our pets...
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How to Identify Less Obvious Forms of Animal Cruelty

Animal cruelty goes far beyond yelling or hitting. Sometimes the abuse isn't visible at first glance. Fortunately, there are ways for the savvy eye to recognize when an animal is mistreated even if it's not...
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The Dangers of Ibuprofen for Pets

Before using Ibuprofen for pets, it's important to learn of the dangers involved. It's upsetting when pets are hurting. Whether it's a sudden injury or something that's crept up with age, most pet owners want...
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Are Bones A Safe Treat For Dogs?

Dogs and bones go together like peanut butter and jelly. It seems as though the two are an inseparable attraction, as if there's no other treat that would make a dog so happy. Canines...
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What To Do When Your Dog Eats Something They Shouldn’t

As the owner of four dogs, I've had my share of trips to the vet for one reason or another, but one of the scariest visits is the one where a dog has eaten...
How to Help Pets Cope with Separation Anxiety

Dangers of Alcohol Poisoning: Drunk Dogs are No Laughing Matter

Can my dog drink beer? We're sure you've probably seen or heard how comical a drunk dog can be. Shoot, you might have even been tempted to give your dog just a little taste...
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20 Common Household Items That Can Kill Your Pet

We do everything we can to keep our pets safe. However, there are many things in our households that can easily harm our pets. Unfortunately, many pet parents aren't aware of these common household items. You...

Best Way to Treat Dog Splinters

When your best friend gets a thorn in his paw, it can be painful for both of you. Dogs will try their best to forge ahead and not let on that they are hurt, but...
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Baylor Football Player Beats Dog – But His Punishment is….?

Video Of Football Player Beating His Dog Surfaces In late June, a video surfaced of Baylor's wide receiver, Ishmael Zamora, viscously beating his dog. Throughout the video the dog screams, while Ishmael repeatedly whips the dog with...
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Major Dog Food Brand Has Issued A RECALL

Dog owners, read up! A major dog food brand has issued a recall. Nature's Variety has issued a voluntary recall on their Instinct Raw Chicken Formula with a best by date of April 27, 2016. According...
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Snakebite Safety Tips For A Safe Summer With Your Pet

Every year, some 300,000 cats and dogs are bitten by venomous snakes in the U.S. Summer is the most active season for snakebites because snakes spend most of their time out and about basking...
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Dog Park Do’s and Don’t’s

Dog parks are wonderful things, right? They allow dogs everywhere the opportunity to run free, exercise, socialize, and soak in the great outdoors – a great thing considering most homes don't actually have adequate...
Dog-Friendly Gardening

7 Tips For Dog-Friendly Gardening

There was recently a story in the news about action star Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson losing one of his beloved French bulldog puppy to poisonous mushrooms found in a backyard.  The poor pup had the...

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