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"Eufloria": Catnip Isn’t the Only Plant Scent Cats May Love
By Dr. Tony Buffington DVM, MS, PhD, DACVN, April 28, 2017Cats seem to rely on their noses to understand the world more than we humans do. Cats detect smells and sense pheromones (chemicals produced and released by other cats) through their olfactory… Full Article ›
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Top 10 Fun Facts About Iguanas
By Dr. Laurie Hess DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), April 28, 2017Commonly kept as house pets, green iguanas are large, tree-climbing lizards native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. They also are found in the wild as feral populations in Florida,… Full Article ›
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Want to Take Your Cat on a Walk? How I Do It
By Kristen Seymour, April 28, 2017I never expected my cat, Trixie, to buddy up to my dogs. To be honest, I was more focused on teaching her to love my husband. But somewhere over the last few years, she’s adopted my two dogs — Rudi,… Full Article ›
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5 Reasons I’d Like to Be My Dog for a Day
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, April 27, 2017As I’m packing the kids’ lunches, trying to meet a deadline and squeezing in a trip to the gym, my dog is cozy in his bed, snoozing away, without a care in the world. If you’re a dog owner, I bet… Full Article ›
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5 Reasons a Kooikerhondje Might Be the Right Dog Breed for You
By Kim Campbell Thornton, April 14, 2017Yes, you read that right. A Kooikerhondje. What’s that, you ask? The Kooiker, as he’s known for short, is a Dutch sporting breed (his full name is Nederlandse Kooikerhondje) whose job is to lure… Full Article ›
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5 Reasons the Savannah Might Be the Right Cat Breed for You
By Meredith Hooker Williams, April 7, 2017If you’re attracted to the call of the wild, you just might be attracted to the Savannah, an exotic-looking cat who often has a confident and charming personality. He tends to be friendly and can… Full Article ›
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Video: Should You Allow Your Dog in Your Bed?
By Vetstreet Staff, April 4, 2017For some dog owners, snoozing next to their furry best friend is a dream come true. But for others, trying to catch some shut-eye with a four-legged snoring machine in the bed is a total nightmare.… Full Article ›
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7 Things New Puppy Owners May Not Realize
By Caroline Golon, March 23, 2017It might surprise you to learn (or maybe it won't!) that some first-time puppy owners are shocked to find the sweet, soft, puppy-breathed angel they thought they were bringing home actually seems to… Full Article ›
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5 Reasons an Irish Setter Might Be the Right Dog Breed for You
By Meredith Hooker Williams, March 17, 2017If you’ve seen the 1962 Disney movie Big Red, you might be familiar with the Irish Setter, an often-charming redhead who seems to have boatloads of energy. This Sporting dog tends to retain his… Full Article ›
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Our Secret Weapons to Tackle Pet Odors
By Laura Cross, March 13, 2017Whether it’s a subtle scent or a sickening stench, pet odors are one of the biggest frustrations owners deal with. Constantly plugging your nose or apologizing for the smell is no way to live.… Full Article ›
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5 Things Pet Owners Should Know Before Planting Spring Gardens
By Shayna Meliker, March 7, 2017For many of us and our pets, the sweet arrival of springtime signifies warmer weather and longer daylight hours — which translates to more time outside! If you have pets and plan to spend time… Full Article ›
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A Vet's 5 Tips for Coping With a Pet Emergency
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM , March 6, 2017Even though I'm a seasoned veterinarian, I am as anxious as anyone when my pets are sick or injured. When my own little QT Pi was fighting for his life after a distemper outbreak in the shelter… Full Article ›