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03/13/2010 11:21:04 AM, by waggys 22 views, Category: Pet care and safety View All Blogs
Admin Did you know that a leather belt is a good source of protein and Pennzoil motor oil is a great source of fat?  Of course you wouldn’t  feed that to your precious pets, would you?  I’m not suggesting that any pet food manufacturer would ever put those ingredients in their pet food, but you do need to know how to d...Read More
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03/11/2010 17:00:49 PM, by Dr.Greg 29 views, Category: Pet care and safety View All Blogs
Admin My dog is active. My dog is a slug. My cat hunts and eats rodents. My cat has a tendency to gain weight. My cat is too skinny (not very common). My German Shepherd or Vizla is too thin. These are comments from dog and cat owners that I hear every day, which points out that all dogs and cats are individuals with differen...Read More
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03/10/2010 13:07:10 PM, by goodwitchlb1031 65 views, Category: Pet care and safety View All Blogs
Admin Danger Cats are naturally attracted to dangling objects, including cords of blinds and drapes. When they play, or batt at them, the little plastic/metal pulls can become entwined, causing the cat to become entangled.   This happened to my kitten, who while playing, got his foot caught in the knotted cord, leaving him li...Read More
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03/08/2010 13:26:36 PM, by Dr.Greg 33 views, Category: Pet care and safety View All Blogs
Admin Vitamins are necessary for good health and are available in the food our pets eat. Lately vitamins have become popular to make up for our highly processed, and many feel nutritionally deficient diet. Many vitamins available in pill form, will stay in that form all the way out. Dogs and cats eat a highly processed diet, and many chronic cond...Read More
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03/05/2010 09:09:53 AM, by BlackSwan 40 views, Category: Pet care and safety View All Blogs
Admin Fleas are a common enemy of both pets and thier owners.  There are several ways to get rid of fleas.   Flea bath- Pet owners have the option of taking their pet to groomers and having them recieve a flea bath.  The chemicals in the shampoo used are similar to those found in flea medication such as Advantage.  ...Read More
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03/05/2010 08:07:17 AM, by BlackSwan 49 views, Category: Pet care and safety View All Blogs
Admin Tartar,  a most devious  fiend that  people and animals fight against.  Give thought before you give your puppy/kitten wet food; as wet food can increase the tartar buildup on your pets teeth.  This is not to say don't feed them wet food, just be aware of the look of their teeth.  With this in mind there are sever...Read More
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03/05/2010 07:26:36 AM, by Dr.Greg 39 views, Category: Pet care and safety View All Blogs
Admin Sometimes you can use over the counter medicine, and wait a few hours, to avoid the dreaded, costly, emergency clinic. However, the emergency clinic is a godsend when your pet is damaged, poisoned, or real sick. If you are in doubt as to the severity of the problem, err on the safe side, and take them in to see a ve...Read More
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03/03/2010 16:22:17 PM, by Judy-at-Shady-Grove 38 views, Category: Pet care and safety View All Blogs
Admin In searching for information on what makes the best dog house, some very important thoughts came to mind.  The best kind of dog house is the one that has people in it.   You know this really is very true!  Dogs love to be around people and other animals that they are brought up with or grow used to.  Dogs are pack animals a...Read More
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03/01/2010 13:09:07 PM, by Brankica 54 views, Category: Pet care and safety View All Blogs
Admin Hello pet lovers. Today I want to remind all of us about an important matter when it comes to pet health - sunstroke and heat stroke. With summer appraching fast (and in some countries already there) it is very important to learn about pet heat stroke. I wrote several articles on the subject and they can be seen on my site. To make it easy o...Read More
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02/28/2010 08:43:45 AM, by Dr.Greg 55 views, Category: Pet care and safety View All Blogs
Admin    Dogs and cats have teeth for one reason. When they were roaming around in the wild, they used their teeth to catch, hold, then slice and dice prey animals. The canines or “Dracula” teeth are used to catch, rip and puncture. The carnassials (carn= meat, flesh) are scissor-like and used to cut thr...Read More
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02/28/2010 07:31:45 AM, by Dr.Greg 77 views, Category: Pet care and safety View All Blogs
Admin 1. Wheezing and coughing in dogs and cats is one of the most common reasons dogs and cats are brought into the veterinary hospital. 2. Dogs wheeze or “reverse sneeze” by rocking back and forth, and forcibly blowing air through their nostrils.( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UyBrb0Hhpk) Panicked owners assu...Read More
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02/26/2010 19:12:51 PM, by unettf 33 views, Category: Pet care and safety View All Blogs
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Admin It’s a heart rendering time if your dog has been diagnosed with diabetes. Quite apart from the added burden of the extra veterinary costs, which you may be able to ill afford, what about the cost to your dog? Is the quality of his life going to deteriorate? How is he going to cope with regular injections of insulin, if he needs them? ...Read More
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02/24/2010 11:52:40 AM, by trishmacqueen 57 views, Category: Pet care and safety View All Blogs
Admin Each year, across the United States, approximately 2.5 million pets are stolen from backyards, cars, and through the use of “animals free to a good home” newspaper advertisements.  These animals are often nabbed by unscrupulous people and organizations that then sell the stolen animal to medical facilities and testing laboratori...Read More
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02/23/2010 21:45:23 PM, by unettf 77 views, Category: Pet care and safety View All Blogs
Admin Soon you will realize that you have found a great friend in your dog. You will love to play with him around the house. But the concern arises when one fine day while running your fingers through his shinning furry coat, you happen to feel a lump/ outgrowth/ protrusion in his skin. If you see or feel any small brown or black seed-like thing ...Read More
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02/23/2010 17:10:26 PM, by Dr.Greg 49 views, Category: Pet care and safety View All Blogs
Admin   If your dog or cat: 1. Starts to move around a bit slower in the house, on a walk, or a run 2. Takes a little longer or is reluctant to jump up on the couch, bed, or in the car 3. Decides to give up earlier on a walk; or acts stiff, favors a leg, or acts painful bending their neck or with pressure on their...Read More
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02/20/2010 20:57:31 PM, by K.T.Riffic 189 views, Category: Pet care and safety View All Blogs
Admin Safety first, as they say, but knowing how to keep pets safe in the winter may not be as easy as you think. Veterinarian Dr. Marty Becker recently answered some pet owner’s questions on this subject. The Washington Post posted an article with some of the questions and answers on February 11, 2010. Below are some tips for winter pet safet...Read More
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02/20/2010 14:49:57 PM, by unettf 51 views, Category: Pet care and safety View All Blogs
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Admin The main question on every dog owners mind is what kind of food they should feed their pet. The health of your dog to a large extent depends on the type and quality of food you feed him. Since the market is flooded with so many different types and brands of dog food; the question of whether to feed a dry processed, raw food or what we like ...Read More
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02/19/2010 12:44:20 PM, by Dr.Greg 68 views, Category: Pet care and safety View All Blogs
Admin BODY { BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent } P { MARGIN: 0px } SPAN.mark { BACKGROUND: url(http://l.yimg.com/a/i/us/pim/dclient/cg300_3/img/md5/bfe4082db3a892f1c16cb9b5cf7cef98_1.png) repeat-x 50% bottom } SPAN.unmark { }       Timely Flea Treatment   Many clients are afraid to admit they missed a flea...Read More
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02/16/2010 12:51:48 PM, by MsLucky 74 views, Category: Pet care and safety View All Blogs
Admin Have you bought clothes based on whether or not it would match your pets hair? Or have you bought certain furniture and accessories that hide how much they shed or that repel it? Your in luck: there are many things you can do to help your four legged friend and not worry so much about whether or not there will be hair all over. Velcro Hair Cu...Read More
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02/12/2010 15:33:51 PM, by Dr.Greg 54 views, Category: Pet care and safety View All Blogs
Admin Old age is tough for pets. Sydney the dog’s big tumor and Callie the cat’s broken leg would be tough for any dog and cat, but for older animals it can be tougher. Sydney is a 15 year old beagle cross that came into the clinic because of a large tumor that had grown rapidly in the last few months.  I...Read More
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02/08/2010 14:31:40 PM, by MsLucky 71 views, Category: Pet care and safety View All Blogs
Admin Cats are known for their independence and ability to take care of themselves. They are also pretty sturdy creatures. However, there are a few symptoms that you need to be on the lookout for, to ensure that your cat remains healthy and happy. (The best part is, with some of these symptoms, you can use some homeopathic methods in addition to a vet...Read More
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02/05/2010 20:00:47 PM, by K.T.Riffic 441 views, Category: Pet care and safety View All Blogs
Admin Pet owners know that having pets can help relieve their stress. Just a simple look from your dog, cat, ferret, bird, hamster, rabbit, horse, or other pet can be enough to make us feel better. But, how can we help them when they are stressed or anxious? There are actually many methods and various products on the market that can help.   ...Read More
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02/05/2010 18:59:12 PM, by daisyd 101 views, Category: Pet care and safety View All Blogs
Admin Enjoy the beautiful snow this season and the cozy nights snuggled up by the fireplace with your pet.  Be sure to follow a few simple tips for keeping your pets safe this winter. 1. Frostbite Frostbite is dangerous for humans and pets alike.  It's important to be aware of your pet while he's outdoors and look for signs that he's g...Read More
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02/04/2010 15:16:23 PM, by MsLucky 77 views, Category: Pet care and safety View All Blogs
Admin When I was in school, I had a cat that was, in most regards, morbidly obese. When he jumped on my lap, I had to put him down on the floor after a few minutes because my legs got tired. I named him ‘Stanley’ after Karen’s husband from the TV show ‘Will and Grace.’ Stan, the character, was a rather large and powerful ...Read More
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02/03/2010 20:06:23 PM, by unettf 43 views, Category: Pet care and safety View All Blogs
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Admin The chilling, cold winter season can be pretty harsh for your dog if he does not have the proper gear to protect him and fight the cold nights. Keeping them warm is essential especially when the temperature drops zero.Certain breeds of dogs are more affected by the cold than others, particularly older pets and/or those that endure ailments s...Read More
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02/02/2010 17:25:20 PM, by Dr.Greg 125 views, Category: Pet care and safety View All Blogs
Admin     I spent the weekend at a dog show at the cow palace and always field questions about pet food. People always want to know what brands to feed, when the type of food and ingredients are most important. Here is a primer The most common pet food is dry food called kibble. 80% of people feed it It usually ...Read More
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01/31/2010 10:43:40 AM, by unettf 53 views, Category: Pet care and safety View All Blogs
Admin This month, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is celebrating the second annual Adopt-A-Rescued-Bird Month. Log onto the ASPCA's adoption partner, www.petfinder.com, to search the Internet's largest directory of animals available for adoption.       In honor of the second anniversary, the ASPCA remin...Read More
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01/31/2010 10:34:35 AM, by unettf 90 views, Category: Pet care and safety View All Blogs
Admin Fido's or Fluffy's bad breath could be more than a smelly annoyance; it might signify a serious health risk with the potential to damage not only the animal's teeth and gums but its internal organs as well.   To address the significance of oral health care for pets, several veterinary groups are sponsoring National Pet Dental Health M...Read More
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01/31/2010 10:26:29 AM, by unettf 54 views, Category: Pet care and safety View All Blogs
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Admin If you are like millions of animal owners nationwide, your pet is an important member of your household. The likelihood that you and your animals will survive an emergency such as a fire or flood, tornado or terrorist attack depends largely on emergency planning done today. Some of the things you can do to prepare for the unexpected, such as ass...Read More
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01/27/2010 12:33:49 PM, by K.T.Riffic 209 views, Category: Pet care and safety, Pet technology and gadgets View All Blogs
Admin Dog safety is one of the most important subjects for dog owners. Walking your dog at night, or even on cloudy days is obviously more dangerous than taking a walk on a bright and sunny day. Visibility is a must. Passing cars and other people and animals must be able to see you and your pet in order to be safe and not get hit or attacked.  ...Read More
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01/27/2010 08:44:02 AM, by unettf 94 views, Category: Holidays Valentine, Pet care and safety View All Blogs
Admin With Valentine’s Day coming up, you may be thinking about gifts to give the one’s you love. Traditional tokens of your affection, such as chocolates and roses, can be harmful to your four-legged friends.   Chocolate contains caffeine and theobromine. Both of these methylxanthines can cause nervous stimulation, increased heart ...Read More
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01/27/2010 07:35:01 AM, by unettf 46 views, Category: Pet care and safety, Petivities, Romp and play, Stuff to chew on View All Blogs
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Admin If you are a dog owner, you don’t need to be convinced that your relationship with your canine companion is beneficial to you both. After more than 14,000 years of human beings keeping dogs as pets, there is no question that owning a dog must have benefits for both parties. Today, almost 40% of Australians and 37% of Americans enjoy these ...Read More
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01/27/2010 06:43:27 AM, by unettf 39 views, Category: Pet care and safety View All Blogs
Admin Keeping Your Best Friend Active, Safe, And Pain Free   Controlling your dog’s pain is essential to his overall well-being. Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) are a class of drugs commonly used to control pain and inflammation in dogs. NSAIDs help many dogs lead more comfortable lives.   What are NSAIDs?   N...Read More
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01/21/2010 16:53:38 PM, by Dr.Greg 98 views, Category: Pet care and safety View All Blogs
Admin Dogs and cats start their life with nice bright dazzling WHITE teeth.   Dogs and cats start life with dazzling white teeth.   As the months and years go by yellowish tartar accumulates right at the junction at the teeth and gums.   Build up of tartar and the resulting infection can caus...Read More
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01/21/2010 13:19:00 PM, by MsLucky 103 views, Category: Pet care and safety View All Blogs
Admin During the holidays, there are always certain items that can be potentially harmful and even fatal for your dog and cat- even during Valentine’s Day. While it is all about the love, your pet might not feel the love if they have to be rushed to the vet. If you watch out for these things, your pet will be out of harms way. Alcohol Wha...Read More
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01/16/2010 08:14:37 AM, by Dr.Greg 90 views, Category: Pet care and safety View All Blogs
Admin > I just posted a video on You Tube showing how an adult male rabbit is neutered. Why would anyone do that? Neuter I mean!     That is because male rabbits left "intact" can become aggressive. They will try to dominate, bite, and scratch. There is also the problem of reproduction. We all know how good they are at that.   Rab...Read More
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01/14/2010 21:13:51 PM, by Dr.Greg 75 views, Category: Pet care and safety View All Blogs
Admin Is Canned Food Too Rich? : What is it in Pet Food That Bothers some Dogs and Cats? Many people say this. I used to think it. When you give canned food to a dog or cat that has been eating dry food for a long time, it sometimes can upset the stomach or bowels. That is no different than one of us eating something out of ...Read More
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01/12/2010 03:49:54 AM, by Dr.Greg 98 views, Category: Pet care and safety View All Blogs
Admin I wrote the book Dog Dish Diet because my three-legged Dalmatian, Carly, and her housemates Teddy, the Golden, and Archie the loyal Wire-haired Terrier taught me things about nutrition that I didn’t learn in veterinary school. My own pets let me know that each animal may develop problems caused by the most common ingredients in commercial dog...Read More
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01/08/2010 21:24:32 PM, by unettf 88 views, Category: Pet care and safety, Newsflash: pets, Rescue(d) pets, Stories from the Rainbow Bridge View All Blogs
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Admin Here are two stories that I am sure will have all of you readers wondering how anyone could do such a terrible thing.         As you see one story is when they found the poor animal, and the other is when the story comes to a very sad end.   Someone must have either had some feelings of remorse or just found the p...Read More
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01/06/2010 16:40:47 PM, by Judy-at-Shady-Grove 75 views, Category: Pet care and safety View All Blogs
Admin Skunks are everywhere these days - even if you live in an urban or city setting, a skunk can be an aminal that your pet could easily run in to on a evening stroll or run.  If your dog or cat gets sprayed by a skunk the first thing you will want to do is make sure your pet is physically OK.&nbs...Read More
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01/06/2010 14:54:51 PM, by MsLucky 110 views, Category: Pet care and safety View All Blogs
Admin Having dry skin is never any fun for me- the itchiness, the red and sore marks, and the overall uncomfortable feeling. I can only imagine that in dogs, the effects of dry skin also is very uncomfortable, especially with winter in full swing. In humans, dry skin is often the results of multiple things like the environment, dry spells, differe...Read More
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01/05/2010 17:24:46 PM, by unettf 70 views, Category: Pet care and safety, Newsflash: pets View All Blogs
Admin I am sure that everyone knows about Bob Barker from the 'Price Is Right', and knows how active he is in animal rights, care , and safety. I just came across this breaking news, and thought that you readers out there would be interested.   There has been such an issue over the years about  the treatment of whales by the whale hunters,...Read More
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01/05/2010 17:23:29 PM, by unettf 87 views, Category: Pet care and safety View All Blogs
Admin Pet owners will often go to any length to protect the health of their furry and feathered friends. Now a new survey suggests that one in three smokers would consider kicking the habit after learning that smoking poses a danger to pets.     Survey of pet owners show 28 percent would stop smoking to prevent...Read More
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01/02/2010 10:54:43 AM, by MsLucky 117 views, Category: Pet care and safety View All Blogs
Admin Are you tired of coming home to a very energetic dog after a long day of work? Are you worried about your older dog getting heavier and not getting enough exercise? Perhaps you have a cat you would like to see get more attention during the day when you aren’t around? Getting a sitter would be ideal for most dog and cat owners. Here are...Read More
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12/30/2009 18:33:45 PM, by K.T.Riffic 160 views, Category: Pet care and safety, Purrfect health and beauty tips, Stuff to chew on View All Blogs
Admin          There are some foods that dogs should never eat. These foods can cause organ failure and even death. If you are a dog owner, experts agree that you should print out this list and keep it on your refrigerator as a constant reminder. There are also more foods that certain breeds of dogs should not have. ...Read More
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12/26/2009 13:57:45 PM, by K.T.Riffic 178 views, Category: Pet care and safety, Purrfect health and beauty tips View All Blogs
Admin Most pets do not appreciate anyone sticking a plastic toothbrush in their mouths or the rest of the brushing experience, for that matter. Fortunately, the team of nutritionists and researchers at 8in1 has created dental wipes to use instead of the traditional toothbrush and toothpaste. 8in1 is a company that creates and develops all sorts of pet...Read More
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12/25/2009 15:53:09 PM, by K.T.Riffic 290 views, Category: Purrfect health and beauty tips, Pet care and safety, Holiday Writing Contest View All Blogs
Admin Surfing the Internet is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you are going to find. That was the case when an article from Perdue University popped up on my screen. New Years Resolutions are not something that I usually get into, but this year is different somehow. I have been thinking a great deal about bettering my life. I started...Read More
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12/18/2009 08:43:52 AM, by dcubias 130 views, Category: Pet care and safety View All Blogs
Admin Dogs, like people, have wildly disparate personalities. For every happy-go-lucky terrier, there is a timid and shy mutt. Each high-energy hound is balanced by a calm and mellow canine. My dog, Dexy, is an extremely extroverted and friendly boxer. On our walks, however, we occasionally encounter dogs that are, shall we say, more on the unfr...Read More
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12/16/2009 16:42:43 PM, by Dr.Greg 161 views, Category: Pet care and safety View All Blogs
Admin One of the few common medical problems dogs and cats share equally are gooey, red, painfully itchy ears. This unpleasant condition causes both species to shake their head and scratch at their ears, which unfortunately often only makes them worse.   A pain in the ear The ear mite is the main cause of ear problems in cats and someti...Read More
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12/11/2009 12:19:40 PM, by Barry 101 views, Category: Pet care and safety View All Blogs
Admin Holidays are a time for lots of good food, and many of us are tempted to include our dogs in the festivities. Unfortunately, food for humans is generally not healthy for dogs to consume -- and some aspects of human food are downright dangerous. Here are several tips to keep your dog safe during your holiday feasts, courtesy of Ashevi...Read More
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