Author: Joseph Abbott
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The Best Films About Cats
Everybody loves a good movie about animals. Many such films feature a dynamic combination of both cats and dogs, as that tends to be a more universal crowd pleaser. But whether the main characters are cats and dogs, or powerful felines alone, movies about domestic pets entertain and warm our hearts. Here are some of…
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How to Find a Good Pet-Sitter
Some people feel completely at ease trusting the responsible 12-year-old next door with their pets when they go on vacation. But others prefer to find the most highly qualified care giver in the region whenever they have to be away from their dog or cat. Wherever you fall in this spectrum, here are a few…
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Pet Food Recall: I and Love and You – Cow-Boom! Dog Treats
As of July 10th, the I and Love and You pet food company located in Boulder, Colorado has recalled Cow-Boom! Strips of Beef Gullet dog treats. Over 1,299 cases of the product were recalled due to a possible Salmonella contamination. Though there have been no reports of human contamination by the Cow-Boom! Product, the 2…
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Top 10 Reasons to Spay or Neuter Your Pet
Old wives’ tales have circulated for decades implying that having a cat of dog “fixed” would jeopardize their health, make them fat and lethargic, or take away their self-esteem. These unfounded myths have discouraged many pet owners from taking the responsible route of neutering or spaying their animals. Here are our top ten reasons a…
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Pet Pheromone Treatments
Like humans, cats and dogs emit biologically active chemicals called pheromones. They are designed to communicate, calm or attract other animals of the same species for one purpose or another. For example, female dogs emit pheromones near the chest to help their nursing puppies, causing them to relax and nurse better. The biologically active elements…
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First Signs of Dog Pregnancy
Usually pregnancy does not come as a surprise to pet owners. When dogs and cats are not neutered or spayed, it is generally because the pet parent intends to breed them. Stud services can be expensive, leaving breeders anxious to know if the reproduction attempts have worked. However on occasion, “accidents” do happen, and dogs…
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Dog Food Recall: Boulder Dog Food Company
As of July 2nd, the Boulder Dog Food Co. of Boulder Colorado has announced a recall of its dog food product called Turkey Sprinkles Food Enhancer. The recall applies only to the 3-ounce bags of the food enhancer, with the “Best By” dates of 05/28/2016 located on the back of the package. Salmonella contamination puts…
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4th of July Hazards for Pets
Independence Day is decked with red, white and blue banners, and filled with BBQs, games in the sunshine, friends and families gathering under the stars for the traditional firework show. It sounds like the perfect American day –for humans, that is. Pets are subjected to all kinds of stresses on this holiday, from the unsettling…
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When Kittens Bite
Cats are natural stalkers and hunters, and from their earliest days, they bite, scratch and practice their skills with enthusiasm. Every pet owner has his or her own tactics on how to deal with the problem of biting. Fortunately, when the animal is small, they are young enough to handle, and are impressionable enough to…
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Negative Behavior in Domestic Pets
No matter how cuddly and adorable a dog might be, or how loved they are by their owners, all animals have innate instincts from the days when they were running free in the wild. In the natural world, dogs and cats will growl, hiss, scratch, or bite when they are cornered, threatened, hurt, frightened or…