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How to Stop Your Dog Jumping on Guests

It may be cute in a little puppy, but jumping behavior in a 40lb dog is not ideal. We run through how to keep your dog from jumping up on guests.
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Cat Car Carrier Tips

The process of getting your cat into a carrier can be difficult, read our expert tips on how to get your cat safely & happily into the carrier.
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Feeding Your Dog Raw Meaty Bones: Is it safe?

The trend toward holistic, more natural pet diets seems intuitively better for our pets. But is it safe and what are the pros and cons of these raw diets?
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Can I Give My Dog Yogurt for Probiotics?

In recent years, there have been a lot of advertisements that mention the benefits of us humans taking probiotics, namely in the form of...
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Flea and Tick Control for Cats

Fleas and ticks can cause some serious health problems for your feline friend. We offer our top tips and advice for keeping your cat flea and tick free.
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How to Make a No Sew Dog Coat

Making your own unique dog coat is simple with these no-sew patterns using up-cycled fabrics or an old t-shirt.
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Basic First Aid for Dogs

Most of us have a medicine cabinet or first aid kit stocked with necessities to help in case of an illness or injury, but does that cabinet contain anything for your dog friends?
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Socializing Your Cat

Anytime a group acquires a new member, a certain amount of socialization is required. That holds true for both humans and animals. So if you'll soon be adding a new kitten to the household, it will need to socialize with all family members, animal and human alike. You can take an active hand in getting your kitten socialized properly from the very beginning. And you'll need to start early.
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How to Take Care of Orphaned Kittens

You come across a miracle in your garden, the smallest kittens you’ve ever seen! They’re gorgeous, but so tiny, and they’re meowing constantly. In...
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Regular Vet Checks for Your Cat

Regular visits to the vet can significantly improve the early diagnosis and treatment of issues which may impact on your cat's health.

Lyme Disease in Dogs 101

In high-risk areas, an estimated 75% of dogs are infected, so this is a disease to take note of. But you wouldn’t be the...
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Why Does My Cat Drink More Water?

There are many reasons a cat may drink and pee more, of which the chart toppers are kidney or liver disease, overactive thyroid glands, and sugar diabetes. But thirst can occur for other reasons, not all of which are worrying.
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Chin Acne in Cats

Out of all the skin issues that cats can develop, chin acne in cats can have a very subtle appearance. If you have a...

Ferrets: A Guide to the Basics

Ferrets have become popular pets because of their size, playfulness and intelligence. This guide is meant to help you take care of your new friend.
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Benefits of Cat Ownership

Many people feel that a house only becomes a home when a cat lives there. Here are some benefits to cat ownership which will surprise even the most devoted of cat-people.