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Exotics New Pets

Leopard Geckos for Beginners

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Reading Time: 4 minutes Reading Time: 4 minutes If you’ve never had a pet reptile before, the leopard gecko is a good place to start. These little lizards are charming and easier to care…

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Cats Dogs Life at Home Senior Pets

Why the Loss of a Pet Is So Challenging & Tips for Coping With Grief

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Reading Time: 3 minutes …shredded.” Our pets often have seen us through major life changes, from divorce or illness to starting a new school or job, so the relationship can be devastating to lose….

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Dogs Senior Pets Veterinary Care

Pain and Pet Behavior: Learn How They’re Linked

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Reading Time: 5 minutes …dog’s going to look at you and say ‘Forget it,’” says Petty. So instead of assuming he doesn’t want to play anymore, try something new: “Maybe he wants you to…

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Dogs Training & Grooming

Pandemic Pups Learn About Visitors

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Reading Time: 5 minutes …Lola, a husky mix who was transported from Texas, seemed to adjust well to her very different new life in Brooklyn, playing in the dog park and being around all…

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Cats Veterinary Care

Your Cat’s a Star! How Taking Video at Home Can Help Diagnose a Common Ailment

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Reading Time: 3 minutes …into a new environment, such as a veterinary clinic. One of the most reliable indicators of pain from OA is a cat losing mobility or having difficulty performing common behaviors…

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Dogs Life at Home Training & Grooming

Home Grooming Can Be a Bonding Experience

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Reading Time: 3 minutes …activity. Dogs enjoy being groomed when it’s done right, according to Brian Taylor, aka The Dogfather of Harlem. He’s the owner of Harlem Doggie Day Spa in New York and…

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Cats

Can Cats Be Vegan? What Science Says

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Reading Time: 3 minutes …Can cats be vegan? The science behind plant-based protein as the exclusive source of protein in a cat’s diet is new.  And, as you can see, it is very complicated….

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Dogs Veterinary Care

Doggie Orthodontics: Fixing Canine Canines

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Reading Time: 4 minutes Reading Time: 4 minutes An 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…

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Life at Home Senior Pets

The Guilt in Goodbye

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Reading Time: 3 minutes …can arise when considering a new addition to your family. While these feelings are completely natural, they may also be a sign that your head is trying to make a decision…

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Dogs Holidays Shelters & Fostering

How Fostering Pets for the Holidays Benefits Them—And You!

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Reading Time: 3 minutes …by the shelter to avoid an upset stomach. Give foster dogs space to explore their new surroundings when they first arrive – if they want it. “A lot of times…