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Could Pain Be Your Pet’s Best-Kept Secret?
Sep 15 2022
When you stub your toe, bang your elbow, or lift a heavy box the wrong way, you know you’re hurt–and others will, too, if you cry out in pain! Pain isn’t enjoyable for us, nor is it for pets.…
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Thoughtful Memorial Ideas to Honor Your Pets
Sep 08 2022
This Sunday marks Pet Memorial Day, a day to remember and celebrate all the pets we hold in our hearts. Pets bring joy, laughter, and unconditional love to our lives. They become members of our family…
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Ginger Cats: What makes them unique is beyond coat-deep
Sep 02 2022
For ages, people have claimed that a cat’s appearance and behavior depend on its breed. But how helpful is this considering that 98% of cats aren’t purebred but rather an amalgamation of several…
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Monkeypox and Pets
Aug 25 2022
It’s all over the news: the monkeypox virus is transmissible to animals and causes similar symptoms, like skin rashes and lesions, as it does in humans. Now, pet owners are wondering what they can…
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Immunization: At the Core of Your Pet’s Preventive Healthcare
Aug 12 2022
Immunizations, or vaccines, are one of the greatest medical discoveries—they fundamentally changed modern medicine. Starting with the smallpox vaccine in the 18th century, vaccines continue to be…
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Dogust 4th is International Assistance Dog Day!
Aug 04 2022
Dogust (a.k.a. August) 4th marks International Assistance Dog Day – a day to recognize assistance dogs and their dedicated caregivers and trainers, and to help educate the public about the…
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Could Your Pet Be a Life-Saving Hero?
Jul 28 2022
Yohann, a three-legged rescue greyhound from Scotland, was recently recognized for saving the lives of 64 dogs. He doesn’t have any superpowers—he is a blood donor. Pets, like people, may require…
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Blue-Green Algae: Danger Lurking in the Water
Jul 21 2022
It’s HOT out! Heat waves seem like the best time to take the pooch to a pond, lake, river, or stream, where she can get some exercise while staying cool and hydrated. Ironically, it may be the worst…
