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8 Big, Fluffy Cat Breeds That Were Born to Be Lap Cats

Date: October 5, 2026
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Some cats are independent spirits who want affection strictly on their own schedule. Then there are the fluffy cat breeds that seem wired for closeness, ones who follow you room to room, drape themselves across your legs the moment you…

Two Dogs, One House, Endless Drama: Pet Parents Love Every Minute

Date: November 5, 2026
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Life with two dogs in one house is equal parts chaos and joy. One dog steals a sock. The other barks at it. Within seconds, a full-scale heist unfolds across your living room floor. If you are nodding right now,…

Why Halloween Is One of the Busiest Nights of the Year for Vets

Date: October 26, 2026
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For most families, Halloween night is about fun, costumes, and candy. For veterinarians, it is one of the most consistently busy and high-stakes nights of the year. Understanding why Halloween is dangerous for pets is not just trivia. It helps…

What Is Laser Therapy for Pets: Conditions It Treats

Date: October 19, 2026
Your dog limps after walks. Your cat stops jumping onto the couch. You can see they are uncomfortable, but you want more than just medication. Laser therapy for pets is a non-invasive treatment that uses focused light energy to reduce…

Pet Drug Poisoning: What to Do in the First Few Minutes

Date: October 12, 2026
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Your cat just knocked a pill bottle off the nightstand. Your dog got into a purse and swallowed something. Those first few minutes after a suspected ingestion can feel like a blur of panic and every second counts. Pet drug…

Osteoarthritis in Dogs and Cats: Signs, Causes, and Treatment

Date: September 25, 2026
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Your dog used to bound up the steps without a second thought. Now he hesitates at the bottom. Your cat no longer leaps to her favorite windowsill. These small changes are easy to dismiss, but they often point to something…

Why Does My Cat Keep Scratching Its Ears?

Date: September 18, 2026
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You notice your cat scratching its ears again — and this time, it’s constant. Maybe you’ve also spotted some head shaking, a strange smell, or dark debris inside the ear canal. It’s easy to write it off as normal grooming,…

Dog Has Blood in Stool but Seems Fine: Should You Still Go to Urgent Care?

Date: September 11, 2026
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You let your dog out in the morning and notice something alarming in their stool. There is blood. But your dog is wagging their tail, ate breakfast without hesitation, and seems completely normal. This situation confuses many dog owners, and…

Top 10 Dog Breeds With the Deepest Loyalty to Their Owners

Date: September 4, 2026
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Some dogs follow you from room to room. Others wait by the door for hours and explode with joy the moment you walk in. That bond is not just sweet; it is hardwired into certain breeds. If you have ever…
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6 Rules to Improve Your Cat’s Diet

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Do Not Overfeed “Obesity is the most common nutritional disease seen in cats,” says Joe Bartges, DVM, PhD at the University of Tennessee’s College of Veterinary Medicine. It is a common bad habit for cat owners to feed their cats…
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Dogs Going Green

  Green Do’s & Don’ts Do use all-natural yarn when knitting your doggie a sweater. Do frequent your nearby dog park for a free afternoon of outdoor fun. Don’t forget to bring along your recyclable, eco-friendly doggie waste bags. Don’t…
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Dogs and Kids

The image of your child and dog as inseparable, best friends is a great one that we’d all love to be reality. With the right awareness, our children and pets CAN have the wonderful relationships we hope for. Here are…

Dog Bite Prevention

An estimated 4.7 million Americans are bitten by dogs each year **1. Through education and awareness, most dog bites can be prevented. Follow these tips to prevent dog bites. Register your dog with the town you live in. This allows…
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De-Skunking Your Dog

Has your dog ever been sprayed by a skunk? Has he ever brought the stinky smell into your house? If so, you probably know just how difficult it is to remove that bad smell from your pet’s coat. As the…

A Moving Experience

Moving, whether across the street or across the world, can be an exciting experience, especially when it means a new job, a chance to be closer to family, or a new environment. But moving is also a trying experience that…
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Does Your Family Have a Dog Theft Prevention Strategy?

Officials at the American Kennel Club have been paying particular attention to stolen dog reports made by owners about dogs stolen from cars, yard and homes.  Since January 2011, the number of pet thefts has increased 49% over the previous…
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Creating A Pet Friendly Yard

Yards can be a shopping center or candy store for pets.  Pets often find materials that will harm them.  Sometimes objects are forgotten by good intentioned owners.  Other times, pets make their own mischief.  It is important to ensure that…

Does Your Bird Need a Blankie?

The answer to that is …it depends on the situation. Some birds prefer to remain uncovered during bedtime; where as other birds cannot sleep without their “security blankets”. On average, birds need about 12 hours of good, quality sleep each night…