Do cats really have nine lives? Find out if these and other pet myths are true.
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Cats and dogs are amazing pets to have, but you may be considering something a little more...exotic. Exotic pets may not be as popular as other animals that you are used to seeing as part of a family’s household, but they can be just as fun, rewarding, and easy to form bonds with!
Birds, for example, are highly intelligent animals that can be taught to or vocalize. Turtles, if provided the proper habitat and dietary requirements, can be another great addition to your home with their unique personalities. Reptiles are quiet, low-maintenance, scaly friends that can also offer you companionship without all the hassle. Read more below to discover what type of care each of these animals needs and if they’re right for you.
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5 Common Myths About Pets
Category: Newsletter Library, Tips for Pet Owners
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6 Questions to Ask At Your Senior Pet's Next Check Up
Category: Newsletter Library, Keeping Pets Healthy
Want to keep your senior pet healthy and happy? Ask these six questions at your pet's next check up.
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8 Common Reasons Why Your Dog is Snoring
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Do you know why your dog snores?
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9 Reasons Your Cat May Be Losing Weight
Category: Newsletter Library, Cats
Does your cat look thinner than usual? One of these nine reasons may explain why your cat is losing weight.
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Advantages & Benefits
Category: Living With Your Pet, Children and Pets
If you’re still on the fence about getting a pet for your child, you should know that there are many benefits of owning a pet for children. Of course, there are responsibilities and other aspects of pet ownership that need to be considered. Owning a pet is a big decision. But there are definitely more
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African Grey Parrots
Category: Choosing Your Pet, Exotics, Birds
There are two subspecies of African grey parrot commonly found in the pet trade - the Congo African grey (Psittacus erithacus erithacus) and the Timneh African grey (Psittacus erithacus timneh). The Congo African grey is slightly larger than the Timneh, and has bright red tail feathers. The Timneh's
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All About Shedding: Is My Pet Shedding Too Much?
Category: Newsletter Library, Tips for Pet Owners
Not sure why your pet is shedding more than usual. We explore a few reasons that your pet may be losing hair.
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Anemia in Dogs
Category: Newsletter Library, Keeping Pets Healthy
Anemia doesn't just affect people. Your dog can become anemic too.
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Animal Shelter
Category: Choosing Your Pet, Finding Your Pet
Animal shelters, or what used to be known as pounds, are either governmental or private organizations that provide temporary homes for stray, surrendered, or abandoned pet animals. They most often house dogs and cats. The animal is kept at the shelter until it is reclaimed by the owner, adopted to a
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April Newsletter: Signs Your Dog May Have Bloat
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Do you know the signs that may mean your dog has bloat?
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April Newsletter: Tips on Keeping Your Cat Calm through the Night
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Is your cat disturbing your sleep? Check out help your kitty stay calm.
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April is National Heartworm Awareness Month
Category: Newsletter Library, Seasonal Topics
Do you know how to protect your pet from heartworms?
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Arthritis
Category: Pet Health, Orthopedics, Pet Health
The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis which can be due to wear and tear on joints from over use, aging, injury, or from an unstable joint such as which occurs with a ruptured ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) in the knee. The chronic form of this disease is called degenerative joint disease
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August Newsletter: How Spaying or Neutering Your Pet Can Prevent Health Problems
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Do you know how spaying and neutering can protect your pet's health?
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August Newsletter: How Your Veterinarian Can Help with Pet Separation Anxiety
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Does your pet hate being alone? A visit to the veterinarian could help.
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Avoiding Dog Bites
Category: Video Newsroom, Other Interests
Each year almost 5 million dog bites are reported across North America and it is a rare evening on the nightly news when a dog attack is not reported. Yet, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, veterinarians and their staff make up a very small percentage of those bites in spite of their obvious
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