The secret of walking your dogs on-leash (and off-). By Nancy Kerns Taking a rare leashed walk around my neighborhood with Woody and Odin. One thing I don’t do very much of is walking my dogs on leash. I am super…
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Image via iStock.com/sdominick By Dr. Sandra Mitchell Just about every cat owner has experienced excited meowing, the rubbing against your legs and the pleading stare—let’s face it, cats have a way of getting what they want! Unfortunately, sometimes…
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The intestines contain billions of bacteria, collectively called microflora. When there’s an imbalance in the microflora, symptoms like excess gas and loose stool may occur. When your pets experience digestive upset, providing them—and you—relief is your top priority. Probiotics help…
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By Marissa Leotaud credit: Alexandra Jursova/Moment/GettyImages Cats have a reputation for being wildly independent. These furry friends undoubtedly love spending time with us, but they also seem to have no problems doing their own thing like napping solo in the sun for hours. Dogs…
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Image via iStock.com/4FR By Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell Providing good pet care for your fur babies is essential in ensuring a long, healthy life. From keeping up-to-date on prescription flea and tick prevention and heartworm pet meds,…
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Image via iStock.com/WTolenaars By Jennifer Coates, DVM If you’ve ever been told that cats and pregnant women do not mix, rest assured that the person who told you this wasn’t entirely correct. While it’s true that you need…
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Image via iStock.com/By Deidre Grieves When it comes to understanding how a dog ages, you may have heard that one dog year is equivalent to seven human years. But according to Dr. Lisa Lippman, a veterinarian based in…
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Debra Kelly Cats are undeniably cool. They’re adorable, furry little ninjas that share our homes and have an overwhelming urge to push things off other things. We’re cool with it, though, because they’re so darn cute that they can get…
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https://barkingroyalty.com/ Reviewed by: Dr Margarita Boyd, BVSc MRCVS Published: November 14, 2018 Updated: January 11, 2019 If you want your puppy to stay healthy, you need to stick to the puppy vaccination schedule. Find out why and when your dog should get…
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By Susan Paretts Whether he’s pouncing, chasing, climbing or jumping, let’s face it, your cat enjoys playing. Play time may be synonymous for “fun time,” but it actually has its roots in your cat’s predatory instincts. Plus, learning new ways to…
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A few decades ago, this lethal virus was responsible for thousands of dog deaths annually. It’s easy to prevent with timely vaccination, but treatment remains a challenge. …
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By Krissy Howard Constant zooming around the room at night, unpredictable mood swings that turn on a dime — most cat owners who hear these things would guess that you were just talking about a regular day in the life of…
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Posted In: Volunteer January 11, 2019 Winter means holiday cheer and snowy landscapes, but along with hot chocolate there are less pleasant wintry associations, like icy sidewalks, dry skin, and windchill. These cold weather concerns can affect all members of your…
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There’s more to dog paws than their cuteness, leathery texture, and corn chip smell. Paws help dogs traverse their environment and even protect them from overheating and picking up bacteria. Today we’ll delve into what makes dog paws so special,…
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