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what is vaccinosis
Dog Tips

How to Protect Your Pet From Vaccine Damage

Many conventional veterinarians believe dogs and cats should be regularly vaccinated, and pay little to no attention to vaccine adverse effects which can and do happen. Worse, these vets ignore the long-term effects of vaccines which can have lethal consequences. Know the red flags of vaccinosis.
9 min read
treats or praise
Dog Tips

Which Do Dogs Prefer — Treats or Praise?

Ever wonder what can motivate and reward your pet the most? This study, which looked at the brains of 15 dogs as their owners either praised them or offered a food treat, sheds fascinating light on the question. How would your dog respond?
5 min read
dementia prevention
Dog Tips

One Simple Way to Prevent Dementia in You and Your Dog

Because doggy dementia looks a lot like dementia in humans, you both benefit when you do this on a regular basis. In fact, among dogs of the same age, those who were deprived of this were 6.47 times more likely to suffer from canine cognitive dysfunction, compared to those who weren't.
4 min read
World's Oldest Cat
Cat Tips

Meet Flossie, Officially the World's Oldest Cat

Equivalent to 120 human years, Flossie is not only a world record holder, but she's outlived two of her previous three owners. Now with her fourth and final guardian, see how she's acclimating to her new forever home.
7 min read
heartworm in pets
Dog Tips

What Your Vet May Not Be Telling You About Heartworm

Now is the time when the pressure to put every cat and dog on heartworm preventives kicks into overdrive. But there's a good chance you're not being told the whole story about this chemical insecticide that can be harmful. Here's what you need to know before you expose your pet.
6 min read
organ meats for pets
Dog Tips

The Best and Worst Ways to Feed Your Pet Organ Meats

Fresh, unprocessed organ meats are a nutritional powerhouse for both dogs and cats. But what's the easiest - and healthiest - way to provide them? No matter what the package says, I recommend avoiding this popular source at all costs. Instead, here's a quick and easy way to provide them.
6 min read