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Healthy Habits for Pets and Their Owners

Healthy Habits for Pets and Their Owners Pets are the lights of their owners’ lives. And keeping pets healthy is key to extending the warmth and love for years.Dr. Ernie Ward, nationally renowned veterinarian, pet author and founder of the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, offers his ‘Top 5 Healthy Habits’ for pet owners to h...

Pet Oral Care Can Prevent Other Harmful Effects

Pet Oral Care Can Prevent Other Harmful Effects Yuck! We all hate the smell of smelly doggie breath. And we will often go to great extremes to eliminate or cover it up. But pet oral care goes beyond preventing bad doggie breath. Poor gum health allows nasty bacteria to make a beeline straight for a pet’s circulatory system, which can have harm...

Is Your Dog the Worst Behaved Dog in America?

Is Your Dog the Worst Behaved Dog in America? Is your dog bad to the bone? Does your sweet Jack Russel guard all doors from intruders – friends and family included? Or is it your Boxer puppy that won’t stop shredding socks and underwear? Some of the cutest pooches have the worst manners. Whether you’re at work or just in another ro...

Tips to Keep Fido From Feasting on Your Stuff

Tips to Keep Fido From Feasting on Your Stuff Pet owners love being greeted at the door by their furry companions – but coming home to see the sofa in chunks on the floor amid the smiling jowls of our pet isn’t the welcome we hope for.“We all love spending time with our dogs, but we need to leave them at home alone sometimes,&rdquo...

Donate Your Skills to an Animal Shelter in Need

Donate Your Skills to an Animal Shelter in Need It’s staggering to think that each year an estimated 5-7 million companion animals find their way into the care of animal shelters across the United States.Despite the best efforts of thousands of shelter workers, keeping up with the care of abandoned animals is a daunting task for even the ...

Litter Box Tips to Prevent Urinary Tract Problems Among Cats

Litter Box Tips to Prevent Urinary Tract Problems Among Cats Urinary tract problems are a common affliction among cats. Regular litter box cleaning is an important step in keeping this painful condition in check.“Cleanliness is one key to avoiding cat urinary tract problems,” says veterinarian Melissa Brookshire. “Urinary trac...

5 Simple Ways Anyone Can Support Animal Shelters

5 Simple Ways Anyone Can Support Animal Shelters (NewsUSA) – Pet owners love being greeted at the door by their furry companions — but coming home to see the sofa in chunks on the floor amid the smiling jowls of our pet isn’t the welcome we hope for."We all love spending time with our dogs, but we need to leave them at home alone s...

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Stain Solutions for Your Carpet (NewsUSA) – Red wine. Tomato sauce. Coffee. Each of these items strikes fear in the hearts of homeowners with carpeted floors. Unfortunately, kids with sticky fingers and pets with messy paws — along with the occasional accident — make spills and stains an inevitable part of life. “Carpet stain...

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6 Common Myths About Pet Allergies (NewsUSA) – By gaining a better understanding of the allergies caused by pets, you may be able to find a healthier coexistence with your furry friend. According to The Humane Society, 62 percent of American households have at least one pet. Yet, an estimated 31 million Americans are allergic to animals, inclu...

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Blow Off the Heat By Turning On a Fan (NewsUSA) – Believe it or not, cooler weather is on the way. For most parts of the country, mid-September brings a break in the heat, and signals a good time to turn off your air conditioner and turn on your ceiling fan to start saving energy and money. This Sept. 18 marks the third annual National Ceiling...