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Saving Birds from Cats: Simple Strategies to Protect Feathered Friends

Apr 29, 2022 09:30AM ● 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 09:30AM ● 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 09:30AM ● 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 09:30AM ● 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 09:30AM ● 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 09:30AM ● 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 09:30AM ● 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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The Facts About CBD for dogs

Sep 30, 2021 09:31AM ● By Dianne Wagman

CBD does not make a dog “high.” Although CBD comes from cannabis plants, it does not produce the same euphoric intoxication as cannabis or THC. CBD continues attracting attention from members of the general public, scientific communities, and healthcare organizations.

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Cannabis and Canines: How Cannabidiol Benefits Dogs

Sep 30, 2021 09:30AM ● 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 09:30AM ● 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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