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How To Trim Puppy Nails Without a Fuss

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Reading Time: 3 minutesReading Time: 3 minutes Puppy nails are sharp. Because puppies have yet to learn that jumping on people is unwanted, those sharp nails can do some damage to your skin….

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Gotcha! Why grabbing your puppy’s collar needs to be fun

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Reading Time: 2 minutesReading Time: 2 minutes Sometimes you need to catch your puppy by the collar if he’s eating something dangerous or about to take a flying leap and you need to…

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6 Reasons to Microchip Your Pet

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Reading Time: 3 minutes…wave a scanner over your pet to make sure the microchip is still readable. Just as puppies and kittens benefit from visiting the animal hospital just for treats, attention, and…

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 Small Pets Count Too

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Reading Time: 3 minutesReading Time: 3 minutes Dogs and cats get a lot of attention in our homes and from the manufacturers of pet products. There are many pampered pooches and spoiled kittens….

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A Mouse Has Only 30 Calories, and Other Things You Didn’t Know About Caring for Cats

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Reading Time: 3 minutesReading Time: 3 minutes Even if you’ve shared your life with cats for years or decades, their ways can be mysterious. Cat lover and veterinarian Dr. Liz Bales shares some…

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Dog Walking: How to Make It Great for Both of You

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteReading Time: < 1 minute https://youtu.be/yB2x1-yFmqY You have the dog. You have the leash. Are you ready for a great walk for both of you? Use these tips to avoid…

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The Pandemic Is Reshaping the Future of Animal Shelters and You Could Be Part of It

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Reading Time: 4 minutesReading Time: 4 minutesWhen the coronavirus pandemic led to California’s stay-at-home order in March, Los Angeles resident Morgan Saunders was living by herself in an apartment. She started working from…

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Mutts Make Great Friends! We Celebrate Them on National Mutt Day

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Reading Time: 2 minutesReading Time: 2 minutesWhether you call them mutts, mixed breeds, Heinz 57s or some other moniker, who doesn’t love a canine cocktail? It’s no wonder that we have a special…

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Did the Breeder Call Your Pup a “Pet”? It’s Not an Insult

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Reading Time: 2 minutesReading Time: 2 minutesPeople sometimes feel slighted when they learn that their pup from a responsible breeder is considered “pet” versus “show quality.” No need to feel slighted! Good breeders…

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Crate-Training Your Dog

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteReading Time: < 1 minute https://youtu.be/6hgEctqXxdk In this video, you’ll learn about everything from the benefits of crate-training a dog to selecting a crate to making sure your dog loves…