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The Best Way To Introduce A Dog To A Cat

The Best Way To Introduce A Dog And Cat   Whether you already have a dog and are considering getting a cat, or vice versa, it is very important to think about their first introduction. By letting a loose cat and an off-leash dog meet each other in an open room for the first time, …

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Providing For Your Pet’s Future Without You

Protect Your Pet’s Future Because pets usually have shorter life spans than their human caregivers, you may have planned for your animal friend’s passing. But what if you are the one who becomes ill or incapacitated, or who dies first? As a responsible pet owner, you provide your pet with food and water, shelter, veterinary …

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Cats And Catnip

Cats And Catnip Catnip, catmint, catwort, field balm — it doesn’t matter what you call it. Lions, tigers, panthers, and your common domestic tabby just can’t seem to get enough of this fragrant herb. Most people owned by cats have heard of catnip and are aware that many kitties go crazy for the stuff. Things …

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Bloat In Dogs – Treatment And Prevention

Bloat In Dogs – Treatment And Prevention What is Bloat in Dogs? Bloat, also known as gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) complex, is a serious and life-threatening medical and surgical emergency.  It occurs when a dog’s stomach becomes bloated because it’s full of food, foreign material, excess gas, fluid, or foam. It can happen very quickly and …

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Saving Money On Your Pet’s Medical Care

How To Save Money On Your Pet’s Medical Care If you’ve taken your pet to the veterinarian lately, you must have realized that medical care for them is becoming as expensive as medical care for humans. Thanks to advances in veterinary medicine there’s almost no limit to what can be done for your pet, and with current economic conditions, …

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Adopting A Senior Dog

Good Reasons To Adopt A Senior Dog According to most veterinarians, a dog falls into the “senior” category around age seven. The size of a dog, however, affects this categorization. Smaller dogs mature slower and become seniors later in life than larger dogs (see chart at the end of this article). Animal shelters and rescue …

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Storing Your Pet’s Food Safely

SAFETY TIPS ON HOW TO STORE YOUR DOG OR CAT’S FOOD PROPERLY We all want to feed our pets healthy, wholesome food, but could the food you serve your furry companion be stale, or even (heaven forbid) rancid?  Have you ever stopped to think about the impact of improper food storage on your companion’s health? …

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Storm Phobia In Dogs

Calming Your Dog During A Storm It can be heartbreaking to watch: Even before the first clap of thunder, otherwise well-behaved dogs begin to pace, pant, cling to their owners, hide in the closet, or jam themselves behind the toilet. In severe cases, they’ll claw through drywall, chew carpets, or break through windows in their escalating panic. …

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Loss of Appetite in Cats

Appetite Loss in Cats People joke about cats and their finicky eating habits, but it’s actually a serious issue if your cat won’t eat. Although a refusal to eat is concerning for all pets, it can be more dangerous for cats. If your cat is not eating, it is a sign that something is wrong. Causes of appetite …

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Why Do Dogs Roll in Stinky Scents? (Scent Rolling)

Scent Rolling: Why Do Dogs Like to Roll in Stinky Scents? The day is perfect.  You and your pup are walking peacefully along the beach and she suddenly runs up ahead.  You can see her sniffing something…..and then she’s rolling in the sand like there’s no tomorrow.  When you catch up, you see that she’s …

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