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Top 10 Fourth of July Pet Safety Tips

Pets and fireworks can be a dicey combination.

lTop 10 Fourth of July Pet Safety Tips. Of course, aside from hard-wired differences in temperament, there are things we can all do to put our pets at ease this holiday weekend. Here are some common sense tips to keep in mind: Continue reading

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March is Poison Prevention Awareness Month

Pet poisoning with common household items is, unfortunately, a fairly common situation — many household items that may present a toxic risk Continue reading

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Prescription Meds Top ASPCA’s List of 2011 Top 10 Toxins

Prescription medications for humans top the list of pet toxins for the fourth year in a row, according to a new list released today by the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®). Continue reading

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Does a Smaller Dog Need a Smaller Vaccines?

Most canine vaccines are tested on “average” dogs. And average dogs are well … average sized. They’re not usually Yorkies, Maltese, Pomeranians, Chihuahuas, or any other sub-ten-pound breed or breed-mix.

Which is perhaps why a greater percentage of small dogs suffer vaccine reactions. Here’s a detailed explanation from a 2005 study on this which appeared in JAVMA: Continue reading

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Pets and Heat Stroke. Help Your Pets Keep Their Cool

Pets and heat stroke. Learn how to avoid heat stroke, what are the signs of heat stroke, and what to do if you suspect your cat or dog has heat stroke. What every pet owner should know. Continue reading

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