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Tim Mollen’s Lost Journal

Okay, so it’s not “officially” a pets blog, but I enjoy reading Tim Mollen’s writing so much I’m going to actually include it in my featured blogs section here.

If you’re not familiar with Tim’s writing, you’re missing out! I know, I was missing out before he kindly left me a comment on this blog, pointing me to one of his recent columns, the London Broil story

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3 Wise Cats

Lisa Stewart is an artist. Her simple and elegant lines create sophisticated illustrations on stationery as well as extraordinary linens and other home furnishings, decor, and even accessories these days. If you’ve never happened across the ECStewart Collections or CalligaphyPets Collections in a gift shop near you, you’re missing out.

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Training Your Cat to Walk With a Leash

by C Swarens

Photo by Robyn-Gallagher

cat on a leash One advantage that dog owners have long had over cat owners is the ability to take their pets out for a walk on a leash. If you envy those dog owners and you would like to take your precious kitty for a walk outside, just follow these simple steps to train your cat

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Why Dogs Bite

A Short List of Reasons Why Dogs Bite by Michael Royce

Every dog comes equipped with a set of shiny, pointy, sharp teeth. And his or her teeth can be used as a tool or a weapon.

They’re a tool when your pooch uses them to pick up something, scratch an itchy spot, or rip his food apart (dog’s don’t actually chew you know). But they’re also a

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Tim Mollen’s London Broil Story

Tim Mollen (the humor columnist) left a comment on one of my PETSblogs pages and I didn’t want it to be buried where he’d left it – so I’m featuring it here today…

Here’s what Tim said:
I enjoy your PETSblog, and thought you and your readers might enjoy a humor column I wrote about a dog and cat in cahoots to commit the culinary crime of the

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It’s The Dogs’ Life

Lora’s life has, as she readily admits, gone to the dogs. She’s got a houseful and they’re not small dogs, either. She has 2 Saint Bernard’s and 4 Labrador Retrievers.…

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New & Improved

Back on May 23rd I noted that I was remodeling and now, June 2, I’d like to note that I appreciate everyone ignoring the dust while I chipped away at the 9,000+ spam comments and posts that needed to be weeded out.

I’ve recently taken over the blog for three reasons:

I’d found it useful a long time ago when I had some trouble with my Appaloosa

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girl and 3 dogs outside silhouetted against a blue sky

Five Cool Careers with Animals

Is it possible to do something that you love, and make money doing it? Most definitely it is if you love working with animals! There happens to be a number…

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Signs Of Arthritis In Pets

Arthritis affects not only humans but also animals. Our pets can be vulnerable to this kind of joint disease and it is imperative that we recognize symptoms of arthritis so treatment can be administered as early as possible. So how is this disease manifested?

When your pet, be it a dog or a cat, appears to have difficulty walking, climbing up the stairs, and would rather stay in

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I Love Alpacas

alpaca

When have you ever kissed and cuddled your most recent investment? I bet the answer is never! Well, I love alpacas, and almost 2000 Americans are doing just that right now. Raising alpacas is becoming very popular these days, and it is also very profitable! The value of a breeding female alpaca is around $20,000 and if you sell her offspring, you can expect

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