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Reading Time: < 1 minuteLearn seven stress-free ways to set yourself and your pets up for success with at-home nail care.
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The Guilt in Goodbye
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Reading Time: 3 minutesThe last year of my cat’s life was a nightmare rollercoaster. Sebastian was battling cancer and undergoing chemotherapy. He lost his appetite, and I became obsessed with feeding him. I tried every brand of food, cooked for him, and checked his food bowl a dozen times daily to monitor how much he was eating. Finally, […]
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Cats of Many Colors
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Reading Time: 5 minutesCats know how to preen and flaunt their fabulous fur. To add to feline glamour and mystery, their coats come in a variety of colors and patterns with names that sound more like shades on an artist’s palette, such as lavender cream, cinnamon, and blue smoke. But a cat’s color is more than a pretty […]
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Reading Time: 4 minutesAn adopted Chihuahua-Pomeranian puppy named Brandy quickly settled into her new forever home, but her owner noticed she was having difficulty chewing her food. A closer look revealed that Brandy’s teeth were so crooked that they were cutting into her gums every time she tried to chew her food. We all know how much dogs […]
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Is That Cat Naked?
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Reading Time: 4 minutesHairless cats may sound like the perfect solution for allergic cat lovers, but while they are often thought to be hypoallergenic, they’re not. Allergies aren’t to fur but most often to cat dander (dead skin cells) or saliva after a cat bathes himself. But if their minimalist style appeals to you, spend time with a […]
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Reading Time: 4 minutesInsects, from your cat’s point of view, are a great opportunity for a lively chase and hunt. Crawling insects can keep a cat entranced for hours, or minutes, if the cat decides to pounce and eat. If the bug has wings – even better. I’ve seen my cats gleefully leap, catch, and swallow countless flies. […]
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Reading Time: 3 minutesNo one sent an email to pets explaining, “Everything is about to change; there’s a pandemic and your people with be home 24/7.” Some pets took a while to adjust to their new normal, while dogs who may have been walked more often and cats who could sit in laps more often relished this new […]
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Reading Time: 2 minutesA worrisome trend that began during the pandemic is that more people are walking dogs off leash, even in crowded urban areas. There are lots of concerns regarding this craze, but safety is number one. Here are seven reasons to keep dogs on a leash: Safety First: It’s true that dogs can learn to navigate […]
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteScratching is a normal, natural behavior that has important benefits for cats.
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Reading Time: 5 minutesTara, the farm manager, discovered them on the edge of the herb farm’s property, under the porch of the shuttered farm store. After feeding the two hungry and scared kittens for a week, Tara was able to grab them. They hissed, scratched, and bit her, but she got them into a carrier and brought them […]