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Pets in Social Media Networking

July 15, 2010

In a world revolving around technology and social media, it should come as no surprise that our pets are soon to follow suit. With social media networking sites for pets already in place, what’s next?

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Dog Kisses to Help Cure Cancer

June 23, 2010

According to recent findings, kisses from man’s best friend could provide DNA keys to finding treatments for rare types of cancers. Thanks to the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) and the Van Andel Research Institute (VARI), there is a place called the Canine Hereditary Cancer Consortium where there is a program designed to study cancers in dogs to further understand what causes these serious sicknesses.

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How to Find a Good Pet Sitter

May 30, 2010

If you’re like most American families anticipating and preparing for the end of the traditional school year, then you’re probably planning a summer vacation. Although there are many places where you can bring the family pet, there are just as many vacation destinations that either aren’t appropriate for pets or just don’t allow animals.

So what do you do when you can’t take Fluffy or Fido with you? Well, you have a few options:

  1. Ask Grandma to come over to feed Fluffy while you’re gone… and hope she remembers.
  2. Ask the kid down the street to come over and feed Fido… and hope he doesn’t sabotage your house while you’re away.
  3. Hire a professional pet sitter.

If you’re anything like me, your instinct is to go with someone you know and trust in your home. You should think again, and consider a professional pet sitter. Use the friend or family member as a backup or a contact person to give to the pet sitter you hire. You’ll feel better (especially if your pet has special needs) and trust me, so will the friend, neighbor, or family member who doesn’t get roped into the responsibility while you’re away.

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Spring Break With Your Dog

March 17, 2010

Making the decision to travel with your dog can be overwhelming at first. With Spring Break just around the corner, your instinct may be to call the dog sitter, but it doesn’t necessarily have to be.

Traveling with your dog can be simpler than you think.

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Questions Answered About Feline Heartworm Disease

March 9, 2010

Heartworm disease affects many animals, even some humans. The worm itself is known as Dirofilario Immitus and can grow up to 14 inches in length. Because heartworms can’t spread from animal to animal, mosquitoes play the role of transmitter. It only takes one mosquito bite for your cat to contract heartworms.

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5 Easy Steps to Keeping Your Pet Healthy

March 4, 2010

Bringing home a new pet is a really big step. It can be both scary and exciting all at the same time. As a pet owner, you now have the responsibility of another little life.

Your new pet depends entirely on you to provide everything they’ll need. Here are five easy steps to help ensure that your new family member lives a long and happy and healthy life.

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