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dog nail trimming
Dog Tips

Don't Outsource This, Your Pet Prefers This Home TLC Version

It need not be a dreaded 'avoid at all cost' chore - even if you or your pet are plagued by bad memories. Do as I did with my Rosco - and it may be so quick and nearly pleasant that your pet won't have time to stress out. And that TLC would be an extremely rare gem anywhere else.
5 min read
Nancy Gordon - pet grief counselor
Interviews

Anticipating the Passing of Your Pet

It's not uncommon to feel anxious and depressed when thinking about your pet's impending death. Find out how to pass through anticipatory grief to truly serve your pet.
8 min read
pumpkin and ground turkey for pet diarrhea
Dog Tips

Even Better Than Hamburger and Rice for Loose Stools

Should you offer your dog food during bouts of diarrhea, and if so, which ones are best? Many veterinarians prescribe bland foods like beef and rice, but I recommend two other foods that do a better job of soothing irritated bowels and delaying gastric emptying to help stop loose stools.
6 min read
submissive dog behavior
Dog Tips

7 Tell-Tale Emotional Signs That Dog Owners Often Miss

These signs can be subtle, so you have to take the time to learn and recognize them in your pet. But it's well worth the effort as you'll likely feel a stronger connection and bond with your pet when you do. How many of these soul-baring signs can you observe in your pet?
6 min read
heartworm infection in cats
Cat Tips

Heartworm Infections in Cats? It's a Very Different Disease

Now that kitties have been added as candidates for year-round heartworm preventives by many conventional veterinarians and heartworm medication manufacturers, it's time to expose what feline heartworm infections look like. Insist on this test before starting any preventive treatment.
6 min read
why are dog attacks on the rise
Dog Tips

Why Are Dog Attacks on the Rise?

In this region, dog attacks have increased 34% over the last five years, and according to a survey of 1,535 people, owners may be to blame for a large number of dog bite injuries. Can you recognize the most obvious sign, along with these nine more subtle signs, that a dog may be about to bite?
5 min read
dog kidney failure
Dog Tips

Your Pet's Kidney Failure — Where's It Really Coming From?

Two types of kidney failure often have one single common root cause, making it the primary issue to address to keep your pup's kidneys in sparkling good health. And if you see this symptom, get your precious one checked out as soon as possible because it's a telltale sign.
6 min read