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American Association of Pet Parents Extends Partnership with Zachary Tinkle in the ARCA Menards East Series for the 2023 Season

News and Stories,Press Release

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Riverside, IL (March 14, 2023) – American Association of Pet Parents is once again kicking in high gear to...

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Nestlé Purina Petcare Company Expands Voluntary Recall

Cat Health,Dog Health,FDA Product Recalls,News and Stories,Pet Health,Pet Safety

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COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT Nestlé Purina Petcare Company Expands Voluntary Recall of Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets El Elemental Dry Dog Food...

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Stratford Care USA, Inc Recalls Omega-3 Supplements for Cats and Dogs Because of Possible Elevated Levels of Vitamin A

Cat Health,Dog Health,FDA Product Recalls,News and Stories,Pet Health,Pet Safety

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COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT Stratford Care USA, Inc Recalls Omega-3 Supplements for Cats and Dogs Because of Possible Elevated Levels of Vitamin...

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Meet Chicken Noodle - a stray, sick pup living on the street

Dog Health,Dogs,News and Stories,Supporting Pets in Need

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Chicken Noodle was living on the street, suffering from a life-threatening congenital heart defect and heartworm disease. Now in...

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Florida bill would make it illegal for dog to stick head out car window

Dog Behavior,Dogs,News and Stories,Pet Safety

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SB 932 would also make it illegal to declaw a cat or sell a rabbit before Easter. A Florida lawmaker...

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Register My Pet's Microchip? Huh?

Dogs,News and Stories,Pet Safety

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What is a Microchip and How Does it Help Protect My Pet? A microchip is a tiny device that is...

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Pet Anxiety: 10 Lesser Known Signs You Don’t Know

Cat Behavior,Dog Behavior,Pet Behavior,Pet Health

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Is your dog whining when you go out? Does your cat hide almost all the time? These are signs of...

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Dogs and Peanut Butter: Not That Great Match You Were Told

Dog Health,Dog Nutrition,Dogs,Pet Nutrition

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By Jody L. Teiche - C.P.H.E. Pet Health Expert & Coach How could something so good be so bad?! Peanut...

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What Do Cats Have To Say? 10 Fun Facts About How Cats Communicate With Humans

Cat Behavior,Cats,News and Stories

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We all know cats can be a bit mysterious. But did you know that cats actually communicate with us...

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Kitten Cuteness vs. Adult Cat Coolness: Who Wins?

Cat Behavior,Cats,News and Stories

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So, you want a cat! Who doesn’t love kittens and their sweet little faces, but what about the pluses...

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Rodent Poison & Cats - What Every Pet Parent Needs to Know

Cat Health,Cats,News and Stories,Pet Health,Pet Safety

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Rodent poisons are a popular choice for controlling mice and rats, especially in commercial settings. Although these poisons can...

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AAPP and Lemonade Team Up to Provide the Best Pet Insurance

News and Stories,Partnerships,Press Release

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Learn about Lemonade Pet InsuranceRiverside, IL, January 3, 2023 - The American Association of Pet Parents (AAPP) has announced...

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New Year's Resolutions for Really Fat Cats

Cat Behavior,Cat Health,Cat Nutrition,Cats,News and Stories,Pet Behavior,Pet Health,Pet Nutrition

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If you’re looking for the perfect way to start the new year off right, why not consider giving your...

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Affordable Vet Care At Home With Pet Telehealth

Cat Health,Cats,Dog Health,Dogs,News and Stories,Pet Health,Pet Nutrition

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If you’re a pet parent, you know the difficulty of getting your furry family member to the vet. Between...

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How Microchipping Helps Lost Pets Find Home

Cats,Dogs,News and Stories,Pet Health,Pet Safety

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As a pet owner, there is nothing more heartbreaking than losing your beloved companion. According to the American Humane...

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Bright Lights, Big Danger: How to Keep Your Pets Safe This Holiday Season

Cat Behavior,Cat Health,Cats,Dog Behavior,Dog Health,Dogs,News and Stories,Pet Behavior,Pet Health,Pet Safety

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It's that time of year again! Time to deck the halls, fill the stockings, trim a tree and string...

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5 ways to keep your pets safe this thanksgiving

Cat Behavior,Cat Health,Cat Nutrition,Cats,Dog Behavior,Dog Health,Dog Nutrition,Dogs,Pet Behavior,Pet Health,Pet Nutrition

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As America's favorite holiday, Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and of course, food. Lots and lots of...

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Pet Cancer - Signs, Causes and Treatment Options

Cat Behavior,Cat Health,Cat Nutrition,Cats,Dog Behavior,Dog Health,Dog Nutrition,Dogs,Pet Behavior,Pet Cancer,Pet Health,Pet Nutrition

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Cancer is a daunting diagnosis for anyone, but it can be especially difficult to hear when it comes to...

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Pet Cancer - What You Need to Know

Cat Health,Cat Nutrition,Cats,Dog Health,Dog Nutrition,Dogs,Pet Cancer,Pet Health,Pet Nutrition

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Pet Cancer in Cats & Dogs By Jody L. Teiche - Natural Wellness Coach for Pets & Their People It’s...

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NASCAR's Zachary Tinkle & AAPP

Partnerships

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Zachary Tinkle & Laps 4 LoveThe American Association of Pet Parents is thrilled to partner with Zachary Tinkle Racing!...

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NASCAR's Zachary Tinkle & AAPP

Partnerships

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Zachary Tinkle & Laps 4 LoveThe American Association of Pet Parents is thrilled to partner with Zachary Tinkle Racing!...

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Nine Iconic Black Cats in Fiction

Cat Behavior,Guest Bloggers,News and Stories

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--By Rebecca Holland, guest blogger These Characters are the Cat's Meow I’ve been fascinated with black cats since we adopted two...

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Pets Follow our Kids' Movements to Bond with Them

Cat Behavior,Dog Behavior

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The results of a new study show that pets mirror the physical movements of children in their households--sitting, running,...

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How Catnip May Help Your Cat

Cat Behavior

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Are you curious about the benefits and possible side effects of catnip? While many cats love catnip, not all...

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What Does Your Dog See When They Look At You?

Dog Behavior,Pet Behavior

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NBC journalist Linda Carroll discusses recent research out of Hungary that shows dogs pay more attention to our body...

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Helpful Tips on How to Start Cooking for Your Dog

Dog Nutrition

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More and more pet parents are cooking for their dogs, however getting started can seem rather daunting. If you've...

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Why Your Cat Won't Protect You

Cat Behavior,Cats,News and Stories,Pet Behavior

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The Conversation examines the results of a study that shows that unlike their canine counterparts, cats will take food...

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New Research Shows Catnip Protects Cat Health

Cat Health,News and Stories,Pet Health

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Scientists are beginning to understand the medicinal qualities and evolutionary reasons why catnip does more than tickle our cats'...

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Cats Have Their Own YouTube Channels!

Cat Behavior,Cats,Pet Behavior

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Did you know cats now have their own YouTube channels and games? The tech gurus at Wired explore the...

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Help Pets Adjust to a New Normal

Steve Dale on Pet Behavior

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Back To School and Work? Your Pets Have Some Opinions If you think the pandemic and staying home 24/7 was...

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Hot Weather Tips: Keep your Pups Cool and Comfortable This Summer

Dog Health,Steve Dale on Pet Behavior

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Ten Tips to Keep Dogs Safe in Hot Weather This article isn’t about pet behavior as much as it is...

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July 4th Pet Safety and Calming Techniques

Pet Behavior,Steve Dale on Pet Behavior

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Fireworks are Terrifying for Pets --by Steve Dale People may not get why so many dogs and cats are so fearful...

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Cicadas, Cicadas Everywhere

Cat Health,Cats,Dog Health,Dogs,News and Stories,Pet Health

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Cicadas and Pets Brood X sounds like a dystopian sci-fi thriller coming straight out of Hollywood, but this year’s cicadas...

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How Veterinary Behaviorists Resolve Problems for Cats, too!

Cat Behavior,Cats,Steve Dale on Pet Behavior

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Decoding Your Cat Keeps Families Together -- By Steve Dale In the introduction to the book Decoding Your Cat, I wrote...

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The Surprising History of the EveryCat Health Foundation

Cat Health,Pet Health,Steve Dale on Pet Behavior

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Advancing Studies and Education on Cat Health -- By Steve Dale If you have a cat, you can pretty much thank...

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Why Probiotics Are Good for Cats AND Dogs

Cat Health,Cat Nutrition,Dog Health,Dog Nutrition,Pet Health,Pet Nutrition

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Help Boost Your Pets’ Immunity and Promote Gut Health with Probiotic Supplements What are Probiotics, Anyway? Probiotics are more than just a...

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Volunteering with Your Pet: Animal-Assisted Therapy

News and Stories

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Pet Partners Animal-Assisted Therapy and Education Volunteering feels good, and there is a lot of science that explains why. For...

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How to Give a Cat a Pill

Cat Health,Pet Health

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Helpful Advice for Giving Medicine to Your Cat Pilling a cat is a somewhat odd colloquialism that simply means giving...

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How to Tell if Your Cat is Sick or Injured

Cat Behavior,Cat Health,Cats,Pet Health

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Behavior as an Indicator of Cat Health Cats, both big and small, are stealthy, resilient animals who are fairly adept...

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Your Dog Wants You to Play - Here's Why

Dog Behavior,Pet Behavior

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Ever wondered why your dogs only play when you're watching, even though they could wrestle or chase balls alone...

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How To Keep Your Dog Happy When You Return to Work

Dog Health,Dogs,News and Stories,Pet Health,Steve Dale on Pet Behavior

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--By Steve Dale For many dogs, sheltering in place at home and spending all of their time with their humans...

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Frequent Cat Crying and Other Common Cat Problems

Cat Behavior,Cats,Pet Behavior

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Is your cat crying frequently? Wendy C. Fries, writing for Fetch by WebMD, addresses this and other common cat...

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Bad Dog? Think Twice Before Yelling, Experts Say

Dog Behavior,Pet Behavior

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Science writer Eva Frederick reviews the results of a study on punishment-based dog training performed at the University of...

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Enriching the Lives of our Feline Friends for Mental and Physical Well Being

Cat Health,Cats,News and Stories,Pet Health,Steve Dale on Pet Behavior

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--By Steve Dale You know how you felt being quarantined, trapped inside your home. Still, you had NetFlix and an...

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ASPCA Poison Control Resource

Cat Health,Dog Health,News and Stories,Pet Health

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ASPCA Animal Poison Control Information & Assistance The ASPCA offers poison control information, assistance, and the latest poison control news...

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Poison Prevention Week - Protecting Our Pets

Cat Health,Cats,Dog Health,Dogs,News and Stories,Pet Health

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Common household items that pose a risk to your pets In recognition of Poison Prevention Week, it's a good time...

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International Women's Day

Dogs,News and Stories

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In honor of International Women's Day, we are sharing this compelling study out of Washington State Univerity that suggests...

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How to Choose a Dog Trainer

Dog Behavior,Pet Behavior

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This comprehensive guide by Zazie Todd, PhD in Companion Animal Psychology, breaks down the techniques, qualifications, and methodologies to...

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Diesel's Journey Out Of Aggression

Dog Behavior,Dogs,News and Stories,Pet Behavior

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This story details the the aggressive behavioral issues of a dog named Diesel, and the extraordinary challenges his pet...

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Raw Cat Food Diets

Cat Nutrition,Cats,Pet Nutrition

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The Feline Nutrition Foundation, created in 2008, is a non-profit offering science-based approaches to ditching dry kibble for a...

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Why Dogs Eat Poop and What to do About It

Dog Behavior,Dog Health,Dogs,Pet Behavior

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Dogs are adorable but they can also be pretty gross. Coprophagia - or eating poop - can be a...

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Strange Cat Behaviors Explained

Cat Behavior,Cats,Pet Behavior

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Cats are wondrous, often perplexing creatures with some pretty endearing habits. In this delightful article, Gabrielle Feldman explains why...

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Selecting the Appropriate Diet for Your Cat

Cat Nutrition,Cats,Pet Nutrition

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Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine has published a handy guideline for choosing a well-balanced diet for your feline...

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General Feeding Guidelines for Dogs

Dog Nutrition,Dogs,Pet Nutrition

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Licensed veterinarians, Ryan Llera and Cheryl Yuill, from VCA answer pressing questions about what, when, and how to feed...

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Preventing Cat Behavior Problems

Cat Behavior,Cats,Pet Behavior

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If you have just adopted a kitten or two, our friends at Best Friends Resources explain how you can...

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ASPCA Cat Nutrition Basics

Cat Nutrition,Cats,Pet Nutrition

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Our friends at the ASPCA explain how to keep you cats well nourished, from kittenhood to their senior years...

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Pet Nutrition Basics

Cat Nutrition,Cats,Dog Nutrition,Dogs,Pet Nutrition

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This series of peer-reviewed articles by Board-Certified Veterinary Nutritionists from the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University...

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ASPCA Advice on Common Dog Behavior Problems

Dog Behavior,Dogs,Pet Behavior

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This ASPCA article addresses many common dog behavior problems, including aggression, excessive barking, food and resource hoarding, destructive chewing,...

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ASPCA - Common Cat Behavior Issues

Cat Behavior,Cats

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As always, the ASPCA is a trusted source of information. In this series on common cat behavior issues, including...

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Garden and Yard Safety

Cat Health,Dog Health,Pet Health

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Tips for keeping your pets safe in the garden and yard Make sure the plants in your garden and yard...

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Warm Weather Pet Safety

Cat Health,Dog Health,Pet Health

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Article taken from the American Veterinary Medical Association website Be prepared Talk to your veterinarian about warm weather risks for pets...

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Is it ok to give my dog the bones left over from my meal?

Dog Health

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Article taken from the US Food and Drug Administration Website Many dog owners know not to toss a turkey or...

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Ten Most Poisonous Pills for Pets to Avoid

Cat Health,Dog Health,Pet Health

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Article taken from the American Veterinary Medical Association website Anyone who takes medication prescribed for someone else puts themselves at...

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Separation Anxiety

Dog Behavior

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What Is Separation Anxiety? Separation anxiety happens when a dog who is hyper-attached to his owner gets super-stressed when left...

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25 Of The Most Heroic Dog Tales

Dogs

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Kimberly WhiteWriter @ InspireMore Heroes come in all shapes and sizes, from teachers and firefighters just doing their jobs every...

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Social Justice and the Pet World

Diversity and Inclusion

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Over the years I have heard many times: “We should be like our pets. They aren’t prejudiced, biased or...

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A Checklist for Choosing a Breeder

Dog/Cat Breeding,Dogs

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When you shop for a new car or are house hunting, do you research car dealers and real estate...

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Cats and Dogs as Indicator Species

Cats,Dogs,Guest Bloggers

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I am sure most of us have heard about the “canary in the coal mine”. To summarize, before technology...

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