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Talk To The Claw

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Reading Time: 2 minutes …Trial. Senior cat tests new scratching product; approves. American Association of Feline Practitioners Living With A Clawed Cat Nail Trimming Veterinarians Horizontal scratching posts? Cats like ‘em, says Dr. Marty…

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Coyote Beat: Protect Pets Without Killing Predators

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Reading Time: 3 minutes …of coyotes nonchalantly walked alongside patrons on the street before dashing off. In New York City and Los Angeles, coyotes have learned to make a living off other wildlife, even…

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Pre-Op Planning Reduces Your Pet’s Stress And Yours

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Reading Time: 4 minutes …or other visible concerns. If your pet is used to visiting the vet and enjoys his interactions with staff, this will be a breeze. If it’s all new to him,…

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Slick Trick: How To Give Pups Traction On Slippery Surfaces

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Reading Time: 3 minutes …present a new challenge to the puppy. If you can, lie on your belly on one of these shiny floors and look at the reflections. You might be surprised at…

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Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Talking to Your Vet

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Reading Time: 5 minutes …don’t mind having a Dr. Google conversation,” says Lisa Radosta, DVM. “I stay fresh, I’m aware of new things that are out there and what my clients are reading. But…

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Take the Panic Out of Handling a Pet Emergency

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Reading Time: 3 minutes …few months ago and now conducts in-person pet first aid classes in New York City in addition to her regular veterinary practice. Don’t Panic! One of the biggest skills she…

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How to Help Pets Adapt to Vision Loss

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Reading Time: 3 minutes …up on beds. He loved playdates with his Pug pal, Raisin, and making mischief in the pantry. “He knew exactly where he was,” Anstis says. “He seemed like he had…

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What’s in Your Cat’s DNA? Tests Are Fun but not Definitive

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Reading Time: 3 minutes …of purebred lines since purebred cats are so new,” Menges says. “However, using a large panel of purebred cats that we have sequenced, we can try to find parts of…

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How Arthritis Affects Your Dog and What to Do for It

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Reading Time: 3 minutes …was getting worn from years of use. Did my dog need a thicker bed? Sure enough, Rio immediately took to his new orthopedic bed. Even though I kept his old…

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Nose Work Is Scentsational for Dogs

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Reading Time: 4 minutes …and learn how their dogs look when they’re catching odor and following odor and watch them solving problems, and they have a whole new appreciation for their dogs.” While the…