When Can a Puppy Go Outside?
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By Sarah Wooten, DVM
Socialization is when your puppy learns how to interact with other creatures in his environment and determines whether the world is a safe and happy place or not.
To...
How Often Should You Brush Dog Teeth and Cat Teeth?
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By JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM
Many of us can remember our parents telling us that we should brush our teeth twice a day and go to the dentist. We probably didn’t know it as little kids,...
6 "Aquarium" Plants to Avoid
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By Kenneth Wingerter
It's fairly easy to cultivate most live aquarium (that is, aquatic) plants.
If you keep your aquarium plants well-nourished, as well as provide appropriate lighting...
Street Performer Finds Himself Performing to a Crowd of Kittens
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A local street performer in Pangkor, Malaysia was playing his guitar and singing in the hope of attracting a crowd and maybe earning a little bit of money. However, what he did not expect was to attract a feline...
UK Veterinarians Warn Equestrians About Increasing Number of Overweight Horses
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Leading veterinarians from the British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) warn that obesity is one of the biggest health threats facing horses within the United Kingdom.
The Telegraph reports,...
Humane Society of Tampa Bay Offers Free Pet Food to Government Workers
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In response to the ongoing government shutdown, the Humane Society of Tampa Bay announced on Tuesday, via its Facebook page, that they will be offering free pet foodfor government...
A Look at the Blind Cave Tetra
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By Kenneth Wingerter
As many of us progress as fishkeepers, we are attracted to weirder and weirder species. A few of us may have even liked the oddballs from the get-go. However, one big impediment for...
Man Rents $1,500 Apartment in Silicon Valley for His Cats
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Silicon Valley resident Troy Good, 43, rented out a $1,500-a-month studio apartment in San Jose, California. However, he did not rent the apartment for himself. The apartment is actually...
5 Weird Things Cats Love
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By Dr. Wailani Sung
Everyone has behavioral quirks, and sometimes it appears that our cats have them, too. Do you find it unusual that you buy expensive cat toysand your cat would rather...
What Type of Dog Carrier Do You Need?
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By Rebecca Desfosse
Do you enjoy taking your dog on exciting adventures? Or do you just need a safe way to take her to the vet? Either way, a good dog carrier is essential. There are so many types of...
More Older Dogs Are Showing Signs of Dementia
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The number of older dogs diagnosed with canine cognitive dysfunction (CCD) is increasing within the canine population, ABC 13 News reports. According to the outlet, the increase in CCD diagnoses...
Third Bubonic Plague-Infected Cat Identified in Wyoming
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There are have three confirmed cases of plague infection in house cats in Wyoming over the span of six months, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH).
The third plague-infected...
Study Finds That Horses Can Smell Human Fear
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A study conducted by Dr. Antonio Lanata and colleagues at the University of Pisa in Italy suggests that horses are capable of smelling fear in humans.
Horse & Hound explains, “An...
Horse Clipper Patterns and When to Use Them
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By Helen Anne Travis
For many horse owners, clipping can be a quite the chore, especially if your horse is frightened by the process. But keeping your horse’s coat properly clipped is important...
How Can I Get My Dog to Lose Weight?
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By Dr. Sarah Wooten
Have you been frustrated because your dog doesn’t lose weight, no matter what you do? Obesity in dogs is one of the biggest health concerns that veterinarians and pet guardians...
TSA Believes Floppy-Eared Dogs Look Friendlier (and Science Says They May Not Be Wrong)
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The New York Times published an article discussing how the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has publicly stated that they prefer to use floppy-eared dogs to work in public-facing areas because...
Cold Weather Safety Tips for Traveling With a Pet
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By Teresa K. Traverse
If you plan to travel with a pet this winter, it’s important to be mindful of cold weather safety issues. After all, frigid temperatures aren’t pleasant for you or...
Man Gets Caught Attempting to Smuggle Kittens Into Singapore in His Pants
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Border patrol officers and checkpoint authorities are no strangers to witnessing bizarre attempts to smuggle all kinds of contraband across borders. However, the Immigration...
7 Ways to Help Prevent Your Pet Parrot From Becoming Bored
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By Paula Fitzsimmons
If you plan to live with a parrot, you’ll need to find ways to keep him occupied. “It is not natural for birds to do nothing at all. If they are not...
How to Keep Moldy Horse Hay from Endangering Your Horse
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By Jennifer Coates, DVM
For horse owners who don’t have their own hay fields, the process of growing, cutting, drying and baling hay can be a bit mysterious. It can go wrong in a number of...
Is a Self-Cleaning Litter Box Really Less Work?
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By Kathy Blumenstock
It's the least favorite part of cat parenting: cleaning the cat litter box. Kitty, can you please DIY? Until that happens, the emergence of self-cleaning litter boxes...
Microchip Helps Reunite Family With Dog Who Was Missing for 8 Years
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Jasper, a 12-year-old dog, went missing eight years ago and was finally reunited with his family in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana,after the Houston SPCA scanned his microchip and contacted the owners.
“A...
Veterinarian Performs Surgery on Wild Yellow Rat Snake to Remove Ping-Pong Ball
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During October of 2018, Young’s Animal Hospital in Titusville, Florida, was asked to lend a hand to a wild yellow rat snake that seemed to have swallowed some sort of foreign...
Indiana Pet Rescue Welcomes Dogs From South Korean Dog-Meat Farm
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Humane Indiana, an emergency placement partner for Humane Society United States, in conjunction with Humane Society International, welcomed five dogs who were rescued from a South Korean dog-meat...
You’re Not a Bad Pet Parent If Your Dog Jumps on People
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By Victoria Schade
Admit it—you’re reluctant to have friends over because your dog’s greeting behavior is a bit embarrassing. She jumps so high that she’s nearly eye-to-eye...
