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PURR-FECT PET SITTERS, Make Sure Your Pet Enjoys Your Vacation, Too

Jul 08, 2015 12:44PM

Pet Sitters International provides a localized directory and good questions to ask at PetSit.com/locate. Vacations bring rest and less stress, a change of pace and for some, a break from caring for th

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Walking The Cat, Harness a Curious Cat for a Lively Stroll

Jun 08, 2015 07:41PM

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PET VACCINE ALTERNATIVES, Natural Steps to Nurture Immunity

May 02, 2015 09:03AM

With pets, as with kids, vaccine safety and necessity are likely concerns. While holistic veterinarians tend to minimize the use of vaccines, their strongest stance is against unnecessary vaccinations

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Dogs with Library Cards, Kids Love Reading to Animals

Mar 29, 2015 12:18AM

National Library Week, April 12 to 18, celebrates the program Unlimited Possiblities @ Your Library The goal of Reading Education Assistance Dogs (READ), launched in Salt Lake City, Utah, in 1999 as p

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LIFESAVING ACTS, Protecting Animals at Home and Abroad

Feb 28, 2015 04:17PM

Each year, more dogs, cats and other pets end up in shelters as lost, stray or owner-surrendered than leave them for a new home. What can be done to reverse this trend? How to Help Immediate steps: Ha

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Pet Bed Buddies ~ Is Sleeping Together Healthy?

Nov 30, 2014 05:59PM

To break a pet of a bed-sleeping habit, Mahaney recommends applying persistence, consistency and the following tips: To break a pet of a bed-sleeping habit, Mahaney recommends applying persistence, c

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Playful Pet Gifts ~ Most Love Interactive Toys and Games

Nov 01, 2014 04:18PM

As with kids, don’t shower all the surprises on a pet at once. The choices will be overwhelming. Rotate them while keeping one favorite at hand. As with kids, don’t shower all the surprises on a pet

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New Cancer Test for Dogs Detects Illness in Time for Effective Treatment

Sep 30, 2014 11:42PM

Pet owners often ask if there’s an accurate, inexpensive way to test dogs for cancer before they develop clinical signs of it. A diagnosis early in the course of the disease is crucial for beginning e

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The Great Classroom Pet Debate ~ Kids Like Classroom Pets, Animal Lovers Raise Doubts

Aug 31, 2014 01:27PM

A classroom pet can help students learn about caring for another species, but is it the best way to teach?“A classroom pet can be a great opportunity to teach children gentle behavior. Many kids take

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Water Doggies ~ Given a Pool or Lake, Canines Dive Into Action

Aug 02, 2014 03:52PM

Water sports for dogs can be done just for fun or to earn recognition. Venues range from a backyard adult or kiddie pool to a lake, river or ocean. All offer healthful exercise for canine bodies and b

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Dog Gone Swimming Safety Tips

Aug 01, 2014 08:44PM

First, check with community pools if they allow dogs for special sessions. Many offer canine swims as fundraisers during off-season periods. Make sure the pet is sociable and wears a life jacket.The b

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Lustrous POOCH ~ 10 Foods to Make a Dog’s Coat Glow

Jun 27, 2014 03:58PM

Try to use organic ingredients whenever possible for all of these recipes. Try to use organic ingredients whenever possible for all of these recipes. Try to use organic ingredients whenever possible

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