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Curb Your Spending For Your Pet?

A survey conducted by the American Kennel Club® showed pet owners are willing to sacrifice daily luxuries to provide for the needs of their canine companions. Dog owners said they’d give up their latte habit to save money for their dog’s expenses. Would you eat more meals at home or cancel your gym membership for [...]

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Wash Those Hands

The American Veterinary Medical Association and other U.S. public health organizations remind everyone to wash their hands. With warmer weather, pets spend more time outside and bring more germs inside. Proper hand washing can greatly reduce the spread of disease between animals and people – known as zoonotic disease. Dogs and cats, especially those that [...]

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Dating with Pets

If you are dating someone with a pet, it’s important to steal both their hearts. First Impressions Prepare, prepare, prepare for that first meeting, says Allie Phillips, J.D., director of Public Policy for the American Humane Association, and an expert in the human-animal bond. Ask questions before meeting that all important part of your love [...]

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Talk To The Animals

According a recent poll conducted by the Associated Press and Petside.com, 67 percent of pet owners claiming that they comprehend their pet’s language. In addition, 62 percent think their pet understands what they are saying as well. However, not all species are not created equal: 69% of surveyed dog owners insist their dogs understand them [...]

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