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Diabetes in Dogs and Cats

Most people know or have an idea of what diabetes is, a disorder where the body doesn’t produce or utilize insulin properly, which causes blood sugar levels to become too high. Not everyone is aware that disease can also affect dogs and cats. As in people though, diabetes in dogs and cats can be treated….

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New Year Resolutions

If you’ve sat down to make your resolutions for the New Year, you ought to include your pet as well. There are things you can do to make the coming year a good one for both you and your pet. Get more exercise. This is a fairly easy one if you own a dog. Going…

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Adding a New Dog to your Family: Part 2

Last week we discussed some of the things you should consider before adding a canine family member and where was the best place to find a purebred dog. Some though prefer a little mystery in their lives and for them, only a mixed breed will do. Just as you first need to decide whether to…

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Adding a New Dog to your Family

So, your family has talked about it and decided that what you want for Christmas is a new best friend for everyone, a cute adorable puppy or dog. But where do you begin looking for one and more importantly finding the right one? There are a few questions you need to answer first. Keep in…

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So You’re Considering a Pet for Christmas

Christmas will soon be here and trying to think of just the perfect present can occupy your spare time. Perhaps that special someone would like a furry or feathered friend for Christmas…or perhaps not. Pets can be a wonderful present for those who enjoy caring for them, but there are some things to think about…

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Getting Yourself and Your Pet Ready for a Trip to the Vet

Maybe it’s time for your pet’s annual check-up, or perhaps your pet is not feeling their very best and needs examined. Whatever the reason, with a little forethought, you can make your pet’s trip to the vet as stress free as possible for the both of you. There are several things you can do before…

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Christmas shopping for your Pets

It’s the time of year when we hit the malls, or in many cases these days, the internet, to pick up presents for our friends and relatives to wrap and place under the Christmas tree.  If you’re like most pet lovers, that will also include a present or two for your four legged friends. Here…

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Thanksgiving with your Pets

  The holidays are upon us. This Thursday we will be celebrating Thanksgiving with our friends and family, and for many of us, that includes our furry friends and family. There are a few things to remember though to make this a safe and happy holiday for all. Your pet will no doubt be staring…

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Your Cat, the Litter box and You

Cats, by their nature, are clean creatures. Recent studies suggest they spend as much as 15% of their time grooming. Cats also like to be hygienic when it comes to their toiletry habits. Most kittens learn to use a litter box when very young and happily use one the rest of their lives. Sometimes though,…

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Winter is Coming

It’s that time of year. The Halloween decorations have been put away, the last of the yard work for the summer is done, the flower beds have been cleared and daylight savings time is over. Soon we can expect to spend days cozy inside, while the wind blows and the snow falls outside. But just…

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