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Nontoxic Lawn Care: Protecting Pets and the Planet

May 31, 2019 11:46AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Many pet owners know that applying chemical pesticides and fertilizers to lawns can harm their pets, but some “natural” alternatives like vinegar and cocoa mulch can also hurt them.

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CBD For Pets: What We Need to Know

Apr 30, 2019 11:46AM ● By Kajsa Nickels

The CBD market explodes with pet products that treat the same ailments humans use it for, including relief of pain, inflammation and anxiety.

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Bringing Up Kitty: Get Off on the Right Paw

Mar 29, 2019 12:12PM ● By Karen Shaw Becker

Adorable as new kittens are, they need the right conditions, from bedding to food to scratching surfaces—and a proper introduction to their new home—to thrive.

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Fight Back Naturally When Allergies Put the Bite on Pets

Mar 04, 2019 02:42PM ● By Sandra Murphy

Because they’re built lower to the ground, our dogs and cats can pick up seasonal allergens on fur from grass, weeds, pollen, lawn chemicals and fleas.

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Essential Oils for Pets: How to Use Them Safely

Jan 31, 2019 12:27PM ● By Sandra Murphy

Essential oils can be soothing and healing for dogs and cats but some oils can actually cause harm, so it’s wise to consult expert sources first.

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Canine Conundrum: Controversy ‘Dogs’ Grain-Free Diet

Dec 27, 2018 01:41PM ● By Sandra Murphy

The popular explosion of grain-free dog foods has left vets concerned about food quality and owners worried about possible nutritional outcomes.

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Pet-Safe Holidays: Tips to Keep Them Merry and Safe

Nov 30, 2018 11:59AM ● By Sandra Murphy

Holidays can turn dangerous for pets due to the presence of tinsel that can be swallowed, tree water containing preservatives, and table food that’s toxic to animals—and other hazards.

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Give Rover a Rubdown: Massage Keeps a Dog at Peak Health

Oct 31, 2018 12:03PM ● By Karen Shaw Becker

Massaging helps a dog to breathe more deeply, enjoy better blood and lymphatic circulation, and relax and de-stress, especially during palliative care.

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Farewell to a Beloved Pet: Earth’s Memorial to a Pet’s Passing

Sep 28, 2018 12:23PM ● By Sandra Murphy

Innovative options now exist that honor a pet’s remains in an earth-friendly, biodegradable fashion using alkaline water, seeded pods or a manmade ocean reef.

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Living with Cat Allergies: Simple Home Solutions that Help

Aug 31, 2018 12:10PM ● By Karen Shaw Becker

If family members love cats but they bring on sneezes and watery eyes for someone, consider simple strategies that make it possible to keep everyone happy.

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