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Understand the Costs Before Getting a Dog
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Understand the Costs Before Getting a Dog

September 12, 2018

It’s important to realize what it really costs to own a dog so you can budget properly and set realistic expectations.

Service Animal Etiquette: Dos and Don’ts for Interacting with Them and Their Owners
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Service Animal Etiquette: Dos and Don’ts for Interacting with Them and Their Owners

Flora Baird | August 30, 2018

If you’re an animal lover and see a service dog, you may be tempted to reach out and pet it. But stop and do this first.

6 Ways Your Cat Can Make You Sick—or Even Kill You
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6 Ways Your Cat Can Make You Sick—or Even Kill You

Richard O’Brien, MD | April 23, 2018

For me, there are few things in life that can beat the comfort of snuggling with my pet cats—and I’m…

Is Your Cat Driving You Crazy?
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Is Your Cat Driving You Crazy?

March 22, 2017

There’s a popular idea, supported by a few studies and lots of media stories, that cats can give people infections…

No More “Bad Dog”
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No More “Bad Dog”

Victoria Schade | March 8, 2017

How to Break Your Pet's Bad Habits Does your dog ignore you when you call its name? Does it jump…

Why Does My Dog Eat Poop…Rip Up Paper…and Other Weird Behaviors?
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Why Does My Dog Eat Poop…Rip Up Paper…and Other Weird Behaviors?

Stanley Coren, PhD | March 25, 2016

Dogs and humans have developed a special bond during thousands of years of living together. But occasionally our faithful companions…

Flea Killer and Coat Shiner for Pets
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Flea Killer and Coat Shiner for Pets

August 17, 2015

Is your cat’s or dog’s coat a little on the dull side? This can happen from excess dust or a…

Natural Arthritis Cures for Dogs and Cats
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Natural Arthritis Cures for Dogs and Cats

Jeff Feinman, VMD, CVH | December 30, 2014

Arthritis is no more fun for pets than it is for people. The symptoms (and treatments) are similar, but there’s…

No More “Bad Dog”
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No More “Bad Dog”

Victoria Schade | September 23, 2014

How to Break Your Pet's Bad Habits Does your dog ignore you when you call its name? Does it jump…

You Could Get Gum Disease…From Your Dog!
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You Could Get Gum Disease…From Your Dog!

Kazuhiko Nakano, DDS, PhD | March 18, 2014

If you’ve ever had a dog, you know all about the tail-wagging, tongue-licking greetings you get in exchange for providing…

Protect Your Dog’s Paws from the Snow
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Protect Your Dog’s Paws from the Snow

December 30, 2013

Neither rain nor snow nor gloom of night should keep you from walking your dog! But chemicals such as rock…