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Second-hand Smoke and Pets

Second-hand Smoke and Pets

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Jessie, the conservative dog with the right attitude: I have to confess. I am not a fan of cigarettes.  They smell. They look disgusting. They are hazardous to one’s health…even mine…and I don’t smoke. But if you are  pet owner who does smoke, you can be making your dog or cat sick. As the number of […]

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  January 10, 2012   No comments

Book Review: Pampered Pets On A Budget

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Pampered Pets On A Budget: Caring For Your Pet Without Losing Your Tail was written by Jeffrey Barnes, a pet vet expert and Kristen Levine, an expert in the field of pet lifestyle. This book is a quick read at 74 pages, but contains a lot of good information for pet owners. Topics covered include: […]

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  January 8, 2012   No comments

Think Twice Before Giving a Pet as Gift

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Jessie, the sweet, adorable, and sensitive dog, always in the holiday spirit, is here to share some season’s greetings and gift-giving insights for the pet lover today: Thinking of giving a pet to someone this holiday season?  While your heart may be in the right place, giving someone a pet as a gift is not […]

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  December 11, 2011   No comments

Pancreatitis in Dogs

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Long time client Riley hadn’t been feeling well for a few days, so his mom took him to the vet.  After a few tests, it was determined Riley was suffering from pancreatitis, an inflammation of the pancreas. This illness can either be mild or severe.  The cause is not really known, but pancreatitis seems to […]

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  November 29, 2011   No comments

Is Your Dog Getting Enough of the Right Exercise?

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Different dog breeds have varying exercise needs.  Small companion breeds, such as the Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, don’t need strenous workouts, but do need good exercise and stimulation.  Working breeds, like the Border Collie, are bred for stamina making their exercise needs much more strenuous.  Consider the activity your dog’s breed was meant to perform, […]

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  March 28, 2010   No comments

Is Your Pet Fit or Fat?

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Did you know about 44% of dogs and 57% of cats are overweight?  Being overweight leads to a higher risk of arthritis, diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer and behaviorial problems in dogs and cats. Not sure if your pet is fit or fat?  A fit dog or cat’s ribs can be felt and there is […]

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  March 21, 2010   No comments