Had it up to here with loving a cat who doesn’t love you back? When she rubs her face against you, is she showing affection or just wiping those blobs of eye goo onto your pant leg? Then there’s that rumor about how some cats actually love to curl up in your lap and purr […]
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Whether you found the cat or the cat found you is a question better left to your next moment of Zen. Right now you’ve got a stray cat on your hands and need some practical advice on what to do about it. You’ve found what appears to be a stray cat and not a feral cat. You’re probably wondering first of all how
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We pet lovers live longer. We’ve known for a long time that having a pet in our life brings great happiness. As the expression goes, “You can’t pick your family, except when you get a pet.” Science has begun looking into the why of pet ownership and what makes it so intrinsically valuable. Research shows that the group
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Things can get pretty crazy when pets fly. For starters, the thought of Fido or Fluffy getting tossed around like baggage, or even worse, getting lost like baggage, turns many pet lovers away without a second thought. But what if flying is your only option? Shipping an animal by air is still an expensive, nerve-wracking and sometimes
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Discover our top ten tips to save on pet care. Since we pet lovers want to provide the very best care for our animal companions, expenses often end up being more than anticipated. Thankfully, there are smart ways to cut the cost of your pet’s upkeep without sacrificing health or happiness. 1. Think about cost before
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Clever ideas can help the pet medicine go down more easily. With good preventative care and a high-quality diet, most pets will stay healthy for most of their lives. But at some point in your pet’s lifetime you may need to give pills or liquid medication to treat an illness or chronic disease. Most pets
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Pets are curious creatures by nature, always looking for something interesting to eat. This habit can sometimes get them into serious medical trouble when they accidentally find a toxic substance. Protecting pets from household poisons is all part of being a good pet parent. Start by following these tips on hazardous substances that are commonly
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Practicing preventive care for pets is an important part of responsible pet parenting. Dogs and cats are susceptible to many chronic and serious diseases. These diseases can lower quality of life and even shorten life spans. The good news? We dog and cat lovers can begin taking action steps today to help our pets avoid illness and
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You may have seen the photo* taken at the funeral of Navy SEAL Jon Tumilson who died recently in Afghanistan. TODAY.com contributor Scott Stump wrote, “Tumilson’s Labrador retriever, Hawkeye, was photographed lying by Tumilson’s casket in a heart-wrenching image taken at the funeral service in Tumilson’s hometown of Rockford, Iowa, earlier this week. Hawkeye walked up
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Knowing how to remove pet stains on carpet and upholstery can save us time, money and possible embarrassment. As every animal lover knows, dogs and cats have an unfortunate habit of creating unsightly and foul-smelling messes around the house. This short guide gives you several quick, time-tested techniques on keeping your household clean and comfortable
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We dog and cat lovers know the frustration and difficulty associated with giving our pets medicine. If we’re fortunate enough to have a medicine in liquid form, such as an herbal extract, administering it is relatively easy. Unfortunately, if the medicine is in pill or capsule form, we may have to overcome some resistance. Before
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The death of a pet is a traumatic experience for any child. It may be the first time he or she experiences the pain of loss. Helping your child work through her grief can make the healing journey more bearable. First, acknowledge that your child’s grief is genuine. No matter how small the pet, your
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