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dog hyperactivity
Dog Tips

What Many Owners Don't Know About Their High Energy Dog

Is your active dog truly 'hyperactive' or is she displaying doggy behaviors normal for her breed and trying to get her needs met? This at-home test can tell you if your dog is truly hyperactive. Plus, know the two things unique to very active dogs: an amino acid deficiency and altered gut bacteria.
7 min read
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Cat Tips

One of the Scariest Events You Could Witness in Your Pet

You may notice your pet acting scared or dazed, and she may seek your comfort or hide. That's your signal that it's coming and it may be one of the most terrifying things you'll have to watch. What to do if this happens in your cat or even a small dog.
7 min read
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Cat Tips

Ancient Feline Skeleton Reveals Mysteries of Cats as Pets

This rare discovery during a recent excavation along the former Silk Road in Kazakhstan offers interesting insights about the life of cats over 1,000 years ago. The well-preserved skeleton enabled researchers to reconstruct the cat's life, providing a glimpse into the early human-pet relationship.
6 min read
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Dog Tips

These Actions Can Emotionally Scar Your Dog for Life

Depending on a dog's age at the time of this trauma - or even innocent mistakes - it can take a long time, or even a lifetime to recover. They may show their fearfulness in any of these 8 ways. But here are 5 great ways to provide safety and reverse the damage.
5 min read
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Dog Tips

Pet Vaccine Hesitancy: Are the Concerns Real or Baseless?

Over half of all US dog owners are now skeptical about vaccinating their pets, and while some experts blame it on the pandemic, it's not a new trend. Should you be concerned about vaccinating your pet? Facebook suppressed my post on the subject, so I'm repeating it here for you to read.
11 min read