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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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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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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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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…

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Dogs Training & Grooming Travel & Safety

How and Why to Use a Ramp for Your Dog

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Reading Time: 3 minutes …he could hike off-leash several times a day. He’d jump over fences and logs and run around in exuberant circles whenever meeting new friends. He could swim crazy lengths across…

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Horses Have a Special Day: 9 Ways to Celebrate

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Reading Time: 4 minutes …how about a short walk together? Give your horse some special attention. Turn him out to run, and do some fun training. Teach him a trick or new obstacle challenge….