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Misbehaving Dog Walks: Ways Humans Get It Wrong

May 31, 2022 ● By Karen Shaw Becker

Humans are just as capable of bad behavior during walks as dogs are. Here are the reasons why and ways we can correct to ensure a safe, fun and rewarding walk for both dog and human.

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Saving Birds from Cats: Simple Strategies to Protect Feathered Friends

Apr 29, 2022 ● By Karen Shaw Becker

Domestic felines are the number one human-caused threat to birds in the U.S., but new studies suggest ways to let a cat enjoy the outdoors without endangering winged species.

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Pest Control: Keeping Dogs Safe from Ticks and Fleas

Mar 31, 2022 ● By Karen Shaw Becker

Natural alternatives to protect dogs from ticks and fleas that are both effective and non-toxic.

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Beyond Kibble: How to Shop for the Healthiest Pet Food

Feb 28, 2022 ● By Sheila Julson

There are better quality kibble and canned pet foods available today than in the past, along with frozen raw and freeze-dried raw foods. Here's what to look for in healthy dog and cat food.

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Fostering Love: Tips for First-Time Pet Foster Parents

Jan 31, 2022 ● By Karen Shaw Becker

For people that love cats and dogs but can’t adopt one—or one more—here are ways to get started fostering pets without homes that need a temporary place until a forever home comes along.

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Pet-Pleasing Food Trends: What Dogs and Cats Will Eat This Year

Dec 30, 2021 ● By Ronica O’Hara

Dog and cat food is becoming ever more humanized with owners increasingly demanding high-quality, sustainably sourced ingredients that are free of questionable byproducts for their pets.

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Toyland for Pooches: Choosing Safe Playthings a Dog Will Love

Nov 30, 2021 ● By Karen Shaw Becker

Veterinary advice on what to consider when selecting toys for dogs that are safe, stimulating and long-lasting.

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Honoring the Loss of a Pet: Simple Ways to Grieve and Heal

Oct 29, 2021 ● By Marlaina Donato

Whether we lose a cat, dog, horse, bird or lizard, grieving an animal companion can be emotional. Here are ways to honor and celebrate the life of a beloved pet while mourning the loss.

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Cannabis and Canines: How Cannabidiol Benefits Dogs

Sep 30, 2021 ● By Caroline Coile

What current research tells us regarding cannabidiol (CBD) use in dogs to treat conditions such as arthritis, itchiness, cancer, anxiety, aggressive tendencies, seizures and more.

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Horses as Healers: Equine Therapy has Physical and Emotional Benefits

Aug 31, 2021 ● By Julie Peterson

Numerous studies have shown that equine-assisted therapy helps with anger, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and dissociative or other emotional problems.

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