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Cat Tips

The Biggest Mistake You Can Make if Your Cat Is in Pain

Even minor pain can lower your cat's quality of life and lead to changes in personality, behavior and appetite. Know the 25 signs of pain in cats, the most common causes of pain and what to do - and never do - when managing your kitty's discomfort.
— 4 min read
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Dog Tips

Setting the Facts Straight About Feeding Raw Food

This Italian study examining the reasons pet parents switch their dogs from processed pet food to raw meat-based meals matches what I see in my clinic experiences. However, it ends up twisting facts in an apparent attempt to scare owners away from fresh pet food and back to processed meals.
— 9 min read
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Dog Tips

11 Reasons Why Your Dog May Be Struggling With Ear Issues

Ear infections have become nearly epidemic in dogs, partly because of how the canine ear is constructed. Because they are a very common reason for veterinary visits, know what you can do to help your pup's ears stay healthy and avoid chronic inflammation and infection.
— 8 min read
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Special Species

What Do Urban Coyotes Really Eat?

Using coyote fecal samples collected in New York City parks and green areas, a team of researchers conducted a DNA analysis to answer a question that has puzzled many - what urban coyotes eat. What they found will surprise you - it wasn't what most people would expect.
— 4 min read
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Dog Tips

The Right and Wrong Ways to Bring Home a New Dog

You only get one chance to do it right - and if you make this mistake, you can set the stage for a rocky relationship between your current dog and your new one. Dogs are social animals and their social units have hierarchy, so to minimize disruption and unrest, be sure to follow these steps.
— 5 min read
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Cat Tips

A Proven Technique to Build Rapport With Your Cat

Providing a rare insight into the world of cat-human communication, this UK study confirms what many already suspected - cats are positively attracted to humans who do this, especially if that person is their special human. Is your cat already doing it, and you're just missing her cues?
— 7 min read
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