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my pet miserably itchy could it be allergies
Dog Tips

Help! My Pet Is Miserably Itchy, Could It Be Allergies?

Humans who suffer from seasonal allergies react much differently than a dog or cat experiencing an allergic response. With pets, the itching and scratching can lead to inflamed skin and even a secondary infection. Here are seven natural steps you can take to help ease your pet's discomfort.
10 min read
urinary incontinence in dogs
Dog Tips

Never Ever Punish This: It's Not a Behavioral Issue

Some owners fail to realize their dog is making this unsavory 'blunder' for medical reasons. In fact, your dog may be just as miffed about it as you are, making punishing her a very bad relationship-destroying idea. Check out these 8 triggers of the headache and how to fix them.
5 min read
vaccine adverse events in dogs
Dog Tips

The Dogs Most Likely to Suffer a Vaccine Adverse Event

Analyzing the records of over 4.6 million dogs at more than 1,000 veterinary clinics shows a clear trend as to which dogs are more likely to react within three days of receiving a shot. Find out more about how vaccines can induce vaccinosis - a condition that some vets won't acknowledge.
6 min read
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Cat Tips

3 Ways to Give Your Cat a Pill Without Being 'Eaten Alive'

Do you dread giving your kitty pills? You're definitely not alone ... But it doesn't have to be a scarring experience for either you or Fluffy. Here are three step-by-step ways to help her swallow the pill, minus any claw and teeth marks. And leaving you smiling ...
5 min read
Carol Bryant coping with the death of your pet
Interviews

Finding Comfort When Your Pet Dies

What would your pet want you to do when he or she passes? How do you begin to mend the hole in your heart? Like many of us, dog mom Carol Bryant has lived through it and come out the other side with much to share about how to live in the moment and find needed comfort and support.
6 min read