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Is Your Pet Overweight?
Packing on the pounds is just as dangerous for your pet as it is for you. Being overweight or obese can lead to many of the same health problems whether you are a human, dog or cat. Luckily, with your…
Adopting a Pet From a Rescue Group
Are you interested in adopting a pet from a rescue group but aren’t sure if it’s the best option for you? We answer a few common questions about rescue groups and explain how adoptions work. What Is the Difference Between…
Who’s Healthier: Purebreds or Mixed Breeds?
For years, pet owners have disagreed about whether purebred or mixed breed dogs are healthier. Until recently, there was no scientific data to back up their opinions, but UC Davis researchers recently helped answer the question with a landmark health…
Living with a Handicapped Pet
Strokes, vision problems, arthritis and other conditions don’t just affect people. Pets also develop serious health problems that change their lives. Fortunately, you can help your handicapped pet enjoy a comfortable, happy life by making a few modifications to your…
Keep Your Pets Safe During Fireworks Season
Fireworks are the perfect ending to any summer celebration, but while you are oohing and aahing as the night sky lights up, your dog or cat may be cowering in fear. Luckily, there are a few things you can do…
Rescue Dogs
Among the many heroes in the days and weeks following September 11 were search and rescue dogs. These dogs and their handlers were brought in from all over the country to help at the New York and Washington, D.C. disaster…
The Incredible Sense of Smell in the Dog
There are many ways in which people and dogs are similar, but an area in which dogs are much superior is in their olfactory ability, or their sense of smell. Dogs can smell 100,000 times better than humans. In tests,…
White House Pets
A surprising issue that has arisen in the American political arena is not foreign policy, but rather which breed of dog the Obama’s chose to join their family in the White House. Barack Obama has announced that his family narrowed…
Preparing Your Pet for the Arrival of a New baby
Helping your pet adjust to the arrival of a new baby is much like preparing a young child for a new sibling. An infant brings many changes to a household, however, you can help your pet adjust to the big…