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The fourth of July can be a lot of fun for people, but fireworks, picnics, and parties can all be stressful and even dangerous for pets. If your pet is frightened by noisy fireworks, he may run away in an attempt to escape; some holiday foods may be harmful as well. Traveling and summer heat

As Memorial Day approaches, many people are thinking about how to spend their time off work and enjoy some R&R. As Memorial Day is set aside to honor those who gave their lives to protect our freedoms, it is only fitting to spend it with our loved ones. However, that doesn’t mean just our human

Do you treat your pet like royalty? Of course, you do – because that’s how amazing and special our furry friends are. They may drive us crazy sometimes, but they also make us laugh, touch our hearts, and loyally stay by our sides through thick and thin without ever judging us for having a bad

Nobody wants to hear that their pet has cancer. But because cancer is so much easier to treat when caught early, it’s important to know what to look for and how to proceed should your pet develop troubling symptoms. In honor of Pet Cancer Awareness Month, here is some information for pet owners to help

Pet overpopulation is a major issue in the United States. While there are many compassionate animal shelter and rescue workers dedicated to this cause, the simple fact of the matter is that there are not enough helping hands or space for the estimated 6.5 million homeless cats and dogs who enter shelters annually. Even with

We all know dogs and cats love to sleep. While canines tend to clock in around 12 hours of sleep daily, our feline friends are far lazier, spending up to 16 hours taking cat naps throughout the day. And as most pet owners know, there are few things more endearing than seeing a cat or

All kinds of pets go missing each day. Whether it’s a determined dog that has managed to jump over the fence in his yard or a sneaky cat that has slipped through the front door, there are many ways that our furry friends can become lost. All told, it’s estimated that over 10 million pets

It’s something no pet parent wants to contemplate—the idea that their precious cat or dog could have swallowed something poisonous or encountered a hazardous substance around the home. As unpleasant this thought may be, it’s essential that all pet owners be aware of possible dangers lurking in the house or backyard that their animals may