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Hidden Dangers in Pet Food: The Scary Truth About Toxic Ingredients

Dec 30, 2022 09:30AM ● By Karen Becker

Switch dogs and cats from an ultra-processed diet to fresh, wholesome foods to avoid these most common toxins found in many popular pet foods.

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Caregiving Companions: The Many Benefits of Service, Therapy and Emotional Support Animals

Oct 31, 2022 09:30AM ● By Karen Shaw Becker

Animals offer support to humans, providing therapy and emotional support and being attentive service animals for medical assistance. Here are the types of access each animal is given.

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Misbehaving Dog Walks: Ways Humans Get It Wrong

May 31, 2022 09:30AM ● By Karen Shaw Becker

Humans are just as capable of bad behavior during walks as dogs are. Here are the reasons why and ways we can correct to ensure a safe, fun and rewarding walk for both dog and human.

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Beyond Kibble: How to Shop for the Healthiest Pet Food

Apr 29, 2022 09:30AM ● By Sheila Julson

People are always striving to improve the quality of life for their pets. For some, this means making homemade dog and cat food or buying meat directly from a local butcher, but not all pet parents have the necessary time, space or finances.

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Pest Control: Keeping Dogs Safe from Ticks and Fleas

Mar 31, 2022 09:30AM ● By Karen Shaw Becker

Natural alternatives to protect dogs from ticks and fleas that are both effective and non-toxic.

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Fostering Love: Tips for First-Time Pet Foster Parents

Jan 31, 2022 09:30AM ● By Karen Shaw Becker

For people that love cats and dogs but can’t adopt one—or one more—here are ways to get started fostering pets without homes that need a temporary place until a forever home comes along.

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Kitten placing paw on the nose of a golden retriever dog lying on floor with an empty plate between them
Pet-Pleasing Food Trends: What Dogs and Cats Will Eat This Year

Dec 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

Dog and cat food is becoming ever more humanized with owners increasingly demanding high-quality, sustainably sourced ingredients that are free of questionable byproducts for their pets.

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Toyland for Pooches: Choosing Safe Playthings a Dog Will Love

Nov 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Karen Shaw Becker

Veterinary advice on what to consider when selecting toys for dogs that are safe, stimulating and long-lasting.

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Honoring the Loss of a Pet: Simple Ways to Grieve and Heal

Oct 29, 2021 09:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Whether we lose a cat, dog, horse, bird or lizard, grieving an animal companion can be emotional. Here are ways to honor and celebrate the life of a beloved pet while mourning the loss.

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Horses as Healers: Equine Therapy has Physical and Emotional Benefits

Aug 31, 2021 09:31AM ● By Julie Peterson

Horses are being increasingly used to help people work through emotional and physical challenges, and for good reason: Numerous studies have shown that equine-assisted therapy helps with anger, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and dissociative or other emotional problems.

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