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Table Scraps: Dangerous Foods for Dogs

July 4, 2011

Many families find it commonplace for their dog to be allowed to eat the scraps of food dropped from the table, or even handed over to the dog by the children. Not only does allowing a dog to eat from your table have the potential to become a lifelong habit of it begging for food, [...]

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Pesky Pet Problems: Ringworm

June 29, 2011

Make no mistake- ringworm is not a worm but a fungus. And your cats, dogs, or even rabbits can contract it just as easily as humans. Take care to watch your pet carefully when it is exposed to other animals outside, as this fungus is carried by a host that may or may not be [...]

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More Summer Pet Care

June 10, 2011

There are so many things to consider when watching out for your pets’ safety. Summertime and the outdoors poses other dangers to pets that some indoor pets may not encounter during the other seasons. Here are a few more tips to be safe during the summer, and be sure to check out the previous article [...]

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Summer Pet Care

June 7, 2011

As summertime swiftly approaches, the warm air and sunshine is a welcome change. Spending time outside with your dog or other pet is a great way for you to relax. However, if problems are to arise, you should be prepared for any summer emergencies. Keep in mind these few tips to ensure your pets safety [...]

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Pet First Aid

May 20, 2011

I am all about pet health this week, and I have been researching many things that I did not know before as a pet owner. Luckily I have never had a pet of mine receive a bad injury like a bite or a broken bone, but it is still important to know what to do [...]

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Sensitive Pets

May 18, 2011

Caring for a pet is challenging enough sometimes, but with certain animals you could also have more specific needs to cater towards. Our puppy at home has quite a sensitive stomach, which means that we have to pay more attention than usual to what our dog eats. Not only do we buy specific dog foods [...]

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Pesky Pet Problems: Ticks

October 8, 2010

Just like fleas, ticks are so irritatingly common and are capable of bringing diseases to your dog or cat, especially if they are an outdoor pet. You should check your pets for ticks on a regular basis. If you notice bumps on your pets’ skin that are a brown or black color, about the size [...]

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Pesky Pet Problems: Fleas

October 6, 2010

There is not much worse than having your pet bring fleas into the household. In the springtime when everyone wants to spend the day outside with their dogs, those pesky critters latch on and can bring your pet and your family loads of irritation. Because fleas need blood to survive and reproduce, as well as [...]

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