Author: Joseph Abbott
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Stop the Begging!
We’ve all seen “the look.” That brown-eyed, sympathetic face that says “But I’ve been a good boy all day, and bacon is my favorite…. Pretty please?” There is nothing more difficult for a loving pet parent, than denying the dog you adore (or cat, for that matter) a morsel of food when he whimpers or…
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Pet Food Recall: Grill-Phoria Big Bark All Natural Treats for Dogs
As of January 30th, 2015 the pet food company Grill-Phoria officially recalled one of the dog treat products because of a potential salmonella contamination. Big Bark All Natural Beef Jerky Treats for Dogs, was manufactured in 3.5 ounce pouches, and distributed in the regions of Colorado, Wyoming, Utah and Oklahoma between the months of September…
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Myths about cats
Cats are mysterious creatures whose ways humans have yet to fully understand. Over the years, we have developed ideas and opinions about why cats behave the way they do, what they need, and what they are able to accomplish. Whether based on fact or fable, look through the list below and discover which myths are…
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Dehydration
Dehydration is the result of an imbalance of electrolytes and water in an animal or human body. This often occurs during something as simple as a day of errand running with our pup, or after long periods of strenuous exercise out in the sun. It doesn’t often occur to us that pets suffer from dehydration,…
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Bath Time Tips for Cats: Making the Process Easier
Being wet is mostly unpleasant for cats. Unlike dogs, felines do not enjoy romping around in the water (which fortunately also decreases the chances of you coming home to muddy floors and furniture from a pet playing in the rain!). When cats get wet, their fur becomes water logged, making them heavy and uncomfortable. The…
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Pet Food Recall: J.J. Fuds Raw Frozen Pet Food (Updated)
UPDATE: February 4th– J.J. Fuds Pet Food The following additional products have been recalled due to salmonella contamination: J. J. Fuds Premium Natural Blends Chicken Tender Chunks J. J. Fuds Premium Natural Blends Beef Tender Chunks J. J. Fuds Premium Natural Blends Duckling Tender Chunks Updated press release found here: U.S. Food and Drug Administration…
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Chatty Cats: What the Noises Mean
Cat owners would agree that not all sounds are created equal. A kitty’s cheerful chirp communicates something completely different than a wailing “meow.” Similar to birds, cats are some of the most vocally advanced domestic pets, employing a wide variety of sounds to communicate how they feel, and indicating how they are likely to behave.…
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Mutts vs Purebred Dogs
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. Some people are Great Dane devotees, and can’t imagine owning any other kind of dog, while others wouldn’t be able to sleep at night knowing they’d chosen a purebred when shelter puppies need good homes. The push to rescue pets is growing ever-popular, creating a constant divide of…
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Dog & Cat Bad Breath: Where does it come from?
Bad breath is so common, that there is an official name for the stinkiness: halitosis. For many pet owners, whenever their furry pal comes over to lick their face, the owner ends up gasping for breath and moving the pet as far from their nostrils as possible. Unsurprisingly, bad breath is not just an annoy…