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Dogs New Pets

Size Matters! How to Safely Introduce Big and Little Dogs

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Reading Time: 4 minutesReading Time: 4 minutes My 80-pound Labrador, Logan, was quivering in excitement to meet his new little brother. “Little” was not an exaggeration. My new Papillon puppy, Finian, weighed a…

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Cats Fears & Anxieties New Pets Shelters & Fostering Veterinary Care

Help Kittens Have Happy Vet Visits

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Reading Time: 2 minutes…life together is the visit to the veterinarian. How it goes can determine the path of your new pet’s health care throughout her life. The goal of Fear Free is…

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Cats Dogs Fears & Anxieties Holidays Life at Home Training & Grooming

Taking the Spooky Out of Halloween Costumes

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Reading Time: 3 minutesReading Time: 3 minutesFor many pets, there is no escaping Halloween. Each year, people dole out more than $370 million in pet costumes so that their four-leggers can join them…

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Dogs Life at Home Senior Pets Veterinary Care

How Arthritis Affects Your Dog and What to Do for It

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Reading Time: 3 minutes…even aware of, and most pets will experience some degree of arthritis as they age. She’s often surprised when people tell her that their pet has “no pain,” even though…

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Cats Dogs Life at Home Other

Are Our Pets Really Happy We’re Home All the Time, Or Is It a Mixed Blessing?

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Reading Time: 3 minutes…oils should never be placed directly on pets or in their food). She hopes pet lovers will take steps to help their dogs and cats adjust to this new normal…

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Cats Dogs Life at Home Other

Is Your Pet Your Valentine? Here’s How You Can Tell

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Reading Time: 9 minutesReading Time: 9 minutes Do our pets love us? Those of us who live with them are sure that the answer is yes, and we believe it’s not just because…

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Dogs New Pets Training & Grooming

How to Find a Trainer Who Won’t Harm Your Pet

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Reading Time: < 1 minutepet owner do? In this video, you’ll learn how to spot the red flags that mean a trainer is likely to harm your pet and even damage the relationship between…

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Tort Report: Enrichment Is Essential

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Reading Time: 4 minutesReading Time: 4 minutesTraditionally, little thought was given to enrichment for reptiles, and a pet tortoise can often play a role more like a decorative object than a pet. But…

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Cats Fears & Anxieties Life at Home Travel & Safety

How to Make the Carrier Your Cat’s New BFF

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Reading Time: 2 minutes…stressful situation. In other words, you can make the carrier your cat’s new BFF, instead of her worst enemy. Here’s how. It’s time for a reset. Find a carrier that…

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Cats Fears & Anxieties Life at Home

Got A Fraidy Cat?

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Reading Time: 3 minutesnew person or to have the new person toss them treats or give them meals. The solution is not to drag the cat out from under the bed and insist…