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

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Reading Time: 2 minutes Reading Time: 2 minutes People 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…

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Lives Regained at Pet-Friendly Domestic Violence Shelter

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Reading Time: 3 minutes …of domestic violence have facilities that can accept pets as well as people, so women stay rather than risk harm coming to their pets. A 2021 report from the American…

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Relieve Your Pet’s Stress-Related Diarrhea

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Reading Time: 3 minutes …can be diarrhea. Pet diarrhea is stressful for your pet and for you, the family, too! A fecal-filled carrier, loose stool in the crate, and an unhappy pet covered with…

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Senior Pet Nutrition: What to Know

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Reading Time: 3 minutes …popularity and are readily available. Some brands even highlight on the packaging that they are a good choice for senior pets. Senior pets can also benefit both mentally and physically…

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Have Dog, Will Travel: Tips for Flights

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Reading Time: 3 minutes …you start making memories on vacation with your furry best friend! FOR MORE INFORMATION USDA’s pet travel website: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/pet-travel CDC’s pet importation website/list of high-risk rabies countries: https://www.cdc.gov/importation/bringing-an-animal-into-the-united-states/dogs.html This article…

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That New Car Smell!

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Reading Time: 3 minutes Reading Time: 3 minutesYou’ve brought home your new car, loaded it with the things you normally carry, and you’re ready to go for a drive with your dog riding shotgun…

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Road Trip: How to Make RV Travel Safe, Fun for Pets

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Reading Time: 4 minutes …home with your pet, continue it as much as possible on the road or in a campsite. Keep feeding, walking, and bathroom times similar, too. Secure Pets While RV Is…

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Gone-Away Blues: Help Pets Adjust to Family Absences

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Reading Time: 3 minutes …stage for a new routine – if possible – before the new schedule kicks in. And practice that new schedule. Exercise and play: Activity can also be an effective stress…

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How to Think Like a Zookeeper About Your Pet’s Welfare

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Reading Time: 5 minutes new to your pet, though, you need to start slowly. “We’ve put these animals on meal plans and created a bunch of couch potatoes,” Sullivan says. “You can’t expect them…

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12 Toys and More Your Pet Will Love

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Reading Time: 5 minutes Reading Time: 5 minutesEach year we trek to Global Pet Expo in Orlando, Florida, to check out the latest and greatest in toys, training devices, and other pet paraphernalia. It’s…