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Misbehaving Dog Walks: Ways Humans Get It Wrong

May 31, 2022 09:30AM ● By Karen Shaw Becker

Humans are just as capable of bad behavior during walks as dogs are. Here are the reasons why and ways we can correct to ensure a safe, fun and rewarding walk for both dog and human.

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Saving Birds from Cats: Simple Strategies to Protect Feathered Friends

Apr 29, 2022 09:30AM ● By Karen Shaw Becker

Domestic felines are the number one human-caused threat to birds in the U.S., but new studies suggest ways to let a cat enjoy the outdoors without endangering winged species.

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Pest Control: Keeping Dogs Safe from Ticks and Fleas

Mar 31, 2022 09:30AM ● By Karen Shaw Becker

Natural alternatives to protect dogs from ticks and fleas that are both effective and non-toxic.

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Beyond Kibble: How to Shop for the Healthiest Pet Food

Feb 28, 2022 09:30AM ● By Sheila Julson

There are better quality kibble and canned pet foods available today than in the past, along with frozen raw and freeze-dried raw foods. Here's what to look for in healthy dog and cat food.

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Fostering Love: Tips for First-Time Pet Foster Parents

Jan 31, 2022 09:30AM ● By Karen Shaw Becker

For people that love cats and dogs but can’t adopt one—or one more—here are ways to get started fostering pets without homes that need a temporary place until a forever home comes along.

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Pet-Pleasing Food Trends: What Dogs and Cats Will Eat This Year

Dec 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

Dog and cat food is becoming ever more humanized with owners increasingly demanding high-quality, sustainably sourced ingredients that are free of questionable byproducts for their pets.

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Toyland for Pooches: Choosing Safe Playthings a Dog Will Love

Nov 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Karen Shaw Becker

Veterinary advice on what to consider when selecting toys for dogs that are safe, stimulating and long-lasting.

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Honoring the Loss of a Pet: Simple Ways to Grieve and Heal

Oct 29, 2021 09:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Whether we lose a cat, dog, horse, bird or lizard, grieving an animal companion can be emotional. Here are ways to honor and celebrate the life of a beloved pet while mourning the loss.

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Cannabis and Canines: How Cannabidiol Benefits Dogs

Sep 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Caroline Coile

What current research tells us regarding cannabidiol (CBD) use in dogs to treat conditions such as arthritis, itchiness, cancer, anxiety, aggressive tendencies, seizures and more.

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Horses as Healers: Equine Therapy has Physical and Emotional Benefits

Aug 31, 2021 09:30AM ● By Julie Peterson

Numerous studies have shown that equine-assisted therapy helps with anger, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and dissociative or other emotional problems.

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Power Up Fido: Five Ways to Strengthen Your Dog’s Immune System

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Shawn Messonnier

Five ways to build resilient immune systems in dogs to stave off disease, keep them healthy, promote optimal wellness, reduce trips to the vet and extend their lives.

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Golden retriever dog with small bone treat resting on her nose
Doggy Delights: Healthy, Homemade Cookie Treats

Jun 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Amy Coyle

Cooking treats for canine family members is a smart move, as they are eco-friendly, cost less and are healthier than company-made ones, say veterinarians.

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Boston terrier dog looking outside at a dog friendly yard with safe plants
Create a Dog-Friendly Yard: Plants, Paths and Play Areas to Wag a Tail

May 28, 2021 09:30AM ● By Karen Shaw Becker

For homeowners with dogs, consider “dog-scaping” with these pet-friendly plants and flea-repelling herbs, thoughtful play areas and other tips for the backyard.

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Curbing Cancer in Cats: Ways to Keep a Feline Healthy

Apr 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Julie Peterson

1 in 5 cats will be diagnosed with cancer, but the risk of contraction and severe outcomes can be lowered with these holistic treatment options and healthy preventative tips.

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Pet bird flying
Feathered Friends: The Pros and Cons of Keeping Birds as Pets

Mar 31, 2021 09:30AM ● By Julie Peterson

What you need to know before considering having a bird as a pet, including the costs to keep them healthy, long-term commitments, the benefits involved and more.

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Overweight obese dog needing to go on healthy diet to lose weight
Canine Obesity: When Doggies Need Diets

Feb 26, 2021 09:30AM ● By Julie Peterson

How to determine the ideal weight for dogs and healthy ways to achieve weight loss through proper nutrition, including fresh organic raw food, diet and exercise.

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Caring for ‘Pocket Pets’

Jan 29, 2021 11:10PM ● By Erin Holder

Help your pocket pet stay healthy! Research what it takes and find a veterinarian that cares for them. Get dental and physical examinations minimally every six months, so you provide them with the best possible life and enjoy these comical creatures longer.

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Big Love From Small Animals: The Joy of Furry Little Companions

Jan 29, 2021 09:30AM ● By Julie Peterson

Smaller pets, such as hamsters, gerbils, rats, mice or guinea pigs, can be the furry friend that a family may long for without the long-term commitment and higher care costs of a dog or cat.

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Healing Pets Holistically: Integrative Vets Treat Root Causes

Dec 30, 2020 09:30AM ● By Julie Peterson

Combining both conventional and holistic medicine, integrative veterinarians get to the root cause of conditions in dogs, cats and other pets.

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Dog waiting for homemade holiday pet treats
Holiday Treats for Pets: Homemade Recipes They Will Love

Nov 27, 2020 09:30AM ● By Tonya Wilhelm

These festive holiday homemade pet treat recipes for Pumpkin Apple Pie, Eggnog, and Turkey Meatballs will have a dog woofing for more and a cat purring for seconds.

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Dog and Cat with Fall Allergies Itch
Skin-Soothing Herbs for Dogs and Cats: Simple Ways to Reduce Itching

Oct 30, 2020 09:30AM ● By Greg Tilford

From allergies to liver deficiency to diet, many factors can itch, inflame and irritate the skin of our pets. Here are herbs that can help comfort and relieve an itchy dog or cat.

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Pet Owner with Healthy Cancer-Free Dog
Cancer-Free Pets: Five Ways to Help Keep Them Healthy

Sep 30, 2020 09:30AM ● By Karen Shaw Becker

Practical nutrition and lifestyle tips to help protect and prevent a dog or cat from developing cancer as well as symptoms that pet owners need to be aware of.

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The Big ‘C’ and Why So Many Pets Are Affected

Sep 30, 2020 08:59AM ● By Erin Holder

Treating cancer from a holistic approach is the emerging and necessary strategy to succeed. Each pet must be treated as an individual and not treated as the diagnosis.

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Cool Treats for Cats and Dogs

Jul 31, 2020 09:00AM ● By Tonya Wilhelm

Homemade recipes for DIY dog and cat treats using healthy ingredients to improve digestion, reduce inflammation, strengthen the immune system, protect against cardiovascular disease and more.

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An Argument for Vaccinating Intelligently

Jul 01, 2020 05:06PM ● By Erin Holder

As the world watches the most frightening pandemic of a lifetime unfold and scientists are working overtime to find a vaccine that could save lives, it is impossible to deny the importance of vaccinations. Polio and rinderpest have been eradicated in the U.S. and many other diseases are scarcely remembered.

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