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Kibble Quandary: A Fresh Look at Pet Food

Feb 28, 2020 09:30AM ● By Julie Peterson

Healthier alternatives than commercial, processed foods for dogs and cats including feeding home-cooked meals, biologically appropriate raw food (BARF) and vegan or vegetarian diets.

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Pain Relief for Pets: Prolotherapy Gives Joints New Life

Jan 31, 2020 09:30AM

Any animal with a joint can receive prolotherapy, a regenerative injection therapy, which relieves pain by strengthening ligaments and tendons supporting the joint.

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When Older Pets Get Quirky: Dealing With Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome

Dec 30, 2019 09:30AM

Cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS) can affect dogs or cats. Here are signs to look for, ways to care for the pet and tips for possibly preventing cognitive decline.

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Perfect Pet Presents: Safe and Eco-Smart Toys

Nov 27, 2019 09:30AM

When picking out holiday gifts for our beloved dogs and cats, follow these guidelines to make sure the toys are safe for the pet and eco-friendly for the planet.

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Urban Chickens: Coming Home to Roost

Oct 31, 2019 09:30AM

How backyard chickens make fascinating, low-maintenance pets, with fresh, organic eggs produced close to home being just one of the benefits.

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Paws to Consider: Best Friends Waiting for Homes

Sep 30, 2019 09:30AM

When we rescue a shelter dog or cat, the life we save may be our own. National Shelter Pet Month offers a window into the physical and emotional health benefits of pets.

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Pet Peeve: Natural Remedies for Allergies to Furry Friends

Aug 30, 2019 09:30AM

Natural, alternative treatments for those who are affected by allergies from dogs, cats and other furry animals.

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Cool Chow

Jun 30, 2016 03:17PM

Icy Treats for Hot Summer Days Sandra Murphy &amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;img src="/images/cache/cache_9/cache_8/cache_7/Cool-Treats-Dogs-...

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Hot Days Are Hard on Pets

Jun 01, 2016 02:57PM

How to Prevent, Detect and Treat Heatstroke Shawn Messonnier As outdoor temperatures heat up, pets may suffer from the effects of increas...

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Cardiac Care for Pets: How to Keep Little Hearts Humming

Feb 01, 2014 02:27PM

by Dr. Shawn MessonnierSymptoms that suggest a dog or cat’s heart is not pumping effectively include coughing and fatigue from light exercis...

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Detecting Disease: Pets Share Symptoms in Liver and Adrenal Issues

Apr 05, 2013 07:29PM

Adrenal and liver diseases can commonly plague pets, with adrenal problems occurring more often in dogs but routinely misdiagnosed, and live...

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The Coalition to Unchain Dogs

Jul 03, 2012 08:14AM

Improving the welfare of dogs living outdoors on chainsby Lisa MooreRambo, Sheba and Turbo spent the first part of their lives chained outsi...

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Interspecies Friendships Crossing Boundaries for Good

Nov 30, 2011 10:04PM

by April Thompson Before Wally and Ann Collito, of North Attleborough, Massachusetts, had a chance to befriend the stray kitten that had app...

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Good dog! Positive Training Yields Fast Results

Oct 30, 2011 07:50PM

by Sandra Murphy Dogs love to learn and live to please at every age. Teaching a pet good manners, social skills and YouTube-worthy tricks ar...

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Urinary Health - Illness Care and Prevention Tips

Oct 02, 2011 11:09PM

by Dr. Matthew J. Heller Dogs and cats can suffer from diseases and disorders similar to those that can trouble their owners. Urinary tract ...

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