What to Expect When Your Pet’s Expecting: Caring for the Pregnant Pet

What to Expect When Your Pet’s Expecting: Caring for the Pregnant Pet

If you have made the decision to breed your pet, chances are a lot of time, planning, and a great deal of commitment have been a part of the process. After all that hard work comes the fun part…meeting your new fuzzy babies! Before you can meet your sweet bundles of joy, you need to […]

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Why Indoor Pets Still Require Vaccines and Parasite Prevention

Why Indoor Pets Still Require Vaccines and Parasite Prevention

One of the most common misconceptions among pet owners is that an indoor pet doesn’t require vaccination. This is particularly true among indoor cat owners whose pets may never or rarely leave the home. This question of whether to vaccinate also extends to parasite prevention, such as flea and tick control and heartworm prevention. At […]

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The Mystery of Mange: What is it and How is it Treated?

The Mystery of Mange: What is it and How is it Treated?

“Mange” is an unpleasant word, and many of us associate it with stray dogs and cats. However, mange is something all pet owners should know about, as it’s highly contagious and is not just a problem among strays. It can also be diagnosed in well cared for pets. So, what is this skin disorder, how […]

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Kitty 911: What to Do when Your Cat Won’t Eat

Kitty 911: What to Do when Your Cat Won’t Eat

Although many jokes and ad campaigns have been made about the finicky kitty turning up his or her nose at most foods, it’s no laughing matter when a cat won’t eat. A loss of appetite in any animal can indicate a deeper health issue that needs to be attended to quickly. Cats can fall victim […]

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Man’s Best Friend: How the Role of Pets Has Evolved

Man’s Best Friend: How the Role of Pets Has Evolved

Protectors of home and hearth…herders of sheep…hunting companions…rodent control…it’s pretty clear that the role of pets has been ever-changing since we domesticated them thousands of years ago. Beginning nearly 30,000 years ago, dogs (and thousands of years later, cats) emerged as human helpers in a co-evolving partnership. To this day, many cultures still rely upon […]

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Preventing Hypothermia in Pets Year-Round

Preventing Hypothermia in Pets Year-Round

Keeping your pet warm and dry during the winter is an obvious priority, but as daytime temps increase, it can become less of a worry. This makes sense, but as winter gives way to spring, we must anticipate a few more frosts and cold snaps. To be sure, significant dips in nighttime temperatures can present […]

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The Wonderful Qualities of a Responsible Pet Owner

The Wonderful Qualities of a Responsible Pet Owner

Without a doubt, most pet owners consider themselves to be the best pet parents out there. After all, whoever gives the most snuggles surely loves his or her pet the most, right? However, being a responsible pet owner goes well beyond simply showing affection. It requires us to make some important commitments to keeping our […]

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Your Guide to the World’s Smartest Dog Breeds

Your Guide to the World’s Smartest Dog Breeds

We all like to think of ourselves as intelligent, and we are probably correct! Humans express their individual types of intelligence in many different forms; some of us are more analytical, some of us more creative, some have high social IQs, and for some, music, art, or athletics come naturally. Like humans, canine intelligence manifests […]

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Smell the Roses With Our Spring Pet Safety Tips

Smell the Roses With Our Spring Pet Safety Tips

When you pay attention to the myriad risks out there and make safe choices, you really can have your cake and eat it, too. Remember, when we discuss spring pet safety, our goal is not to frighten you and your pet. Instead, we want you to think carefully about your surroundings to create opportunities for […]

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Successful Litter Box Training (and What to do When Fluffy Won’t Go)

Successful Litter Box Training (and What to do When Fluffy Won’t Go)

For some, introducing the litter box to a new feline is a dream come true. However, for all the cats who answer nature’s call easily in the provided box, there are others who struggle with litter box training. Whether you think it’s aggravating or confusing, this is one thing that must be dealt with to […]

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