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Seven Comforting Thoughts about Grieving for a Pet

A couple of months ago I had to put one of my own cats down. Dear Wallace was everyone’s uncle, he didn’t have a nasty bone in his body and in truth, he wasn’t very smart. But this made him

Top Ten Apartment Friendly Breeds

Do you yearn to own a dog but you live in an apartment? The key to living in harmony with your hound in a confined space is choosing the right breed. The three most important factors to consider are: •

10 Pet Cancer Symptoms You Should Know

This month marks the sixth anniversary of the Petco and Blue Buffalo Pet Cancer Awareness Month. They hope to raise money to help further pet cancer research and to help families whose pets are affected by the disease. Raising awareness

5 Reasons Why You Should Adopt Your Next Pet

Tomorrow is Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, so we thought it was the perfect opportunity to share five reasons why adoption could be the best choice when looking for your new pet. It lets you skip the puppy years. We

First Aid for Your Pet: What You Need to Know

The thing about accidents is you don’t plan them – by their very nature, you don’t get advance warning of an emergency. The unexpected happens – so it pays to be prepared. So when disaster strikes and your pet is

5 Common Easter Hazards for Dogs

Many people look forward to Easter. Spring has finally sprung, early flowers are starting to bloom, and who doesn’t enjoy dyeing hard-boiled eggs or hunting for the plastic, treat-filled variety? With the excitement of these festivities, it can be easy

5 Common Easter Hazards for Cats

With the Easter season nearly upon us, many of us are probably worrying more about hiding Easter baskets from the kids (and big kids) than we are about hiding the baskets from our pets. This is a mistake that can

The biggest risk to your pet’s health…

Is the veterinary care bill. You’ve just picked your new dog up from the shelter, and you can’t wait to show them their new home. Perhaps they were abandoned as a puppy or were found wandering the streets, or maybe

5 Mistakes Puppy Owners Should Avoid

1. Not brushing your puppy’s teeth. Around 80 percent of dogs will develop some form of dental disease by the time they are three, yet most people still don’t know that they should be brushing their dog’s teeth regularly. Can

The 7 Greatest Risks to Your Puppy’s Health

When you bring that new puppy home for the first time, he has a whole new world to learn about….and that inquisitiveness doesn’t stop after the first day, or week, or month. A puppy’s natural need to explore means he’s

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