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5 Practical Tips to Help Your Pet Cope With Anxiety

5 Practical Tips to Help Your Pet Cope With Anxiety

5 Practical Tips to Help Your Pet Cope With Anxiety As pet owners, our furry friends are an important part of our lives, and we want to provide them with the best care possible. Unfortunately, some pets suffer from anxiety, which can be challenging for both the pet...

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How To Help Your Arthritic Cat

How To Help Your Arthritic Cat

How to Care for Your Arthritic Cat Cats rarely complain unless their food bowl is empty, which makes identifying whether they are suffering from arthritis discomfort difficult. However, if your cat has arthritis or is having difficulty getting around, the following...

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5 Tips for Safe Swimming Practices for Pets

5 Tips for Safe Swimming Practices for Pets

5 Tips for Safe Swimming Practices for Pets As summer temperatures heat up, you and your furry pal likely want to cool off with a swim. Although it’s in their name, not all dogs–or pets–know how to “doggy paddle,” so take proper precautions when you swim with your...

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How to Prepare for Your Pet’s Passing

How to Prepare for Your Pet’s Passing

How to Get Ready for the Death of Your Pet   Even though losing a pet is never easy, being ready for it can help lessen your mental and physical pain. Here are four ways to get ready for and deal with your pet's death.   #1: Figure out how good your pet's...

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Lyme Disease Prevention Tips

Lyme Disease Prevention Tips

How to Avoid Lyme Disease   As the cold weather of winter slowly goes away and warm spring weather comes, bugs that have been sleeping wake up. This is why April is a great time for Lyme Disease Prevention in Dogs Month. Take steps to make it less likely that...

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6 Pet Surgery Recovery Tips

6 Pet Surgery Recovery Tips

Orthopedic surgery—or any surgery—is a major event for a pet, and can interfere with their daily function long after they return home. Help your pet get back on their paws more quickly after an orthopedic surgery with the following recovery tips. #1: Restrict your...

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3 Ways To Heal After the Loss of a Pet

3 Ways To Heal After the Loss of a Pet

Losing a pet can be as difficult as losing a family member or friend. Pets are integral members of the family, with an invaluable place in our lives. When your pet passes, processing your grief can be an extraordinary challenge. Here are three ways to help you heal. ...

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3 Safe Pet Treats for Valentine’s Day

3 Safe Pet Treats for Valentine’s Day

Valentine's Day is the perfect time to show extra love to your pet, and one great way of doing that is by giving them a special treat. If you're looking for something sweet but also safe for your four-legged companion this Valentine’s Day, here are three healthy...

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