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April 21, 2008

Responsible Bird Owners Opt for a Bird Autopsy When Their Beloved Pet Passes

Why You Should Always Get a Bird Autopsy When Your Pet Bird Dies

The last thing you want to think about is your pet dying, but the fact of the matter is that eventually everyone must pass over the Rainbow Bridge at one time or another. When that happens to a pet bird, it's important that a bird autopsy be done. Why is I so important? This article explains.

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Posted by Lydia Johnson at 12:06 PM | Permalink

February 17, 2008

3 of the Best Dog Food Brands Money Can Buy

Is Your Dog Getting The Best Dog Food?

In the past I've discussed the fact that all dog foods definitely aren't created equal. What I haven't told you, however, is which brands I consider to be the best dog food brands on the market. I can tell you till I'm blue in the face that "premium" dog foods are the only way to go, but what brands are actually premium? The answer can be hard to determine in today's day and age when every brand on the market is claiming to be a premium brand. Here are three brands I'd feed my own dogs (and that's saying a lot).

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Posted by Lydia Johnson at 2:03 PM | Permalink

August 15, 2007

Dog Waste Removal: Do You Really Want to Pay Someone to Pick Up the Yard?

What You Need to Know About Dog Waste Removal

Living with a dog can be a rewarding experience, but it comes attached with many responsibilities. Many pet owners try to find ways to lighten the load, which is why dog waste removal services have become so popular over the past few years. But should you really pay a professional pooper scooper to clean up your yard, or is it a waste of time and money?

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Posted by Max Anderson at 5:59 PM | Permalink

July 26, 2007

Consider Adopting an Exotic Pet Before You Buy

Exotic Pets Need Homes Too

When people think about owning an exotic pet, such as a Macaw or a Degu, they almost always think about going to the pet store or a breeder and forking over big bucks. However, if the first place you turn for an exotic pet is a pet store or a breeder, you may be doing yourself a huge injustice. Believe it or not, there are many exotic pets who are in desperate need of a home, and they don't come attached to a huge price tag.

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Posted by Max Anderson at 3:48 PM | Permalink

November 26, 2006

Important Information for Pet Owners about Dogs and Chocolate

A Surprising Fact that Many Pet Owners Don’t Realize

Many pet owners are unaware of this, but you are never supposed to feed your dog chocolate. Dogs are not able to digest chocolate properly, and chocolate can actually kill your pet. Read the following tips to keep your dog safe and healthy. All pet owners will benefit from this advice.

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Posted by Jessica Hunter at 10:55 PM | Permalink

July 8, 2006

What Is The BARF Diet?

Why In The World Is The BARF Diet Popular?

Okay, let me start out by saying this is going to be a controversial post because there are a number of people who wholeheartedly believe in the BARF diet. No, the BARF diet is not something teenage girls are doing to get skinny – the BARF diet is actually a dog diet that stands for “bones and raw food” or “biologically appropriate raw food” depending on who you talk to. Unfortunately, BARF diet propaganda seems to be doing more harm to household pets than good.

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Posted by Jessica Hunter at 2:38 PM | Permalink

June 30, 2006

The Difference between Pet Insurance and Discount Veterinary Plans

Make Sure You’re Getting What You Pay for When Buying Pet Insurance

Many pet owners are beginning to recognize the benefits that pet insurance can offer them. The unfortunate thing is that many unscrupulous companies are claiming to offer pet insurance when what they are really offering is nothing more than a discount veterinary plan. Before you go shopping for pet insurance, you need to understand what constitutes as pet insurance and what does not.

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Posted by Jessica Hunter at 4:09 PM | Permalink

May 31, 2006

Have a Problem with Pet Odors?

Pet Odors Don’t Have to Ruin Your Home

Anyone who has ever owned a pet or two (or three or four) can attest to the fact that as adorable as pets are, they don’t come without some unpleasant strings attached -- such as shedding and pet odors to name a few. If you have a pet that’s had some accidents or a pet that just seems to have a persistent odor, it doesn’t mean that you have to live every day of your life wondering if guests can smell an odor in your home. In today’s day and age, there are a number of products designed to eliminate pet odors, and surprisingly some of them work quite well.

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Posted by Jessica Hunter at 6:07 PM | Permalink

May 19, 2006

Pet Medications from Canada

Many Are Turning to Canada for their Pet Medications

It’s no secret that people have been turning to Canadian pharmacies to get prescription medications at a discount. Whether or not you agree with the practice, you have to admit it’s an increasing trend. What many people don’t realize is that not only are people turning to Canadian pharmacies for their own medication needs, but they’re turning to Canada for their pet medications as well.

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Posted by Jessica Hunter at 4:32 PM | Permalink | Comments (5)

May 8, 2006

Weighing the Benefits of Pet Microchip Identification

Is Pet Microchip Identification Worth the Price?

For those of you who keep beloved pets, you know how important a part of the family an animal can be. And of course, those of us who have pets should do everything we can to keep them safe. Lately, it seems there have been more and more advertisements for pet microchip identification services. So is pet microchip identification the wave of the future or is it just another way to throw away our money?

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Posted by Jessica Hunter at 1:04 PM | Permalink | Comments (1)

April 13, 2006

Pet Owners Should Look Into Licensing Requirements

Legal Obligations May Take Pet Owners by Surprise

Pet owners may find themselves unpleasantly surprised if they don’t check into local laws and ordinances regarding pet ownership. While many people think that legal pet ownership is just a matter of going to the local pet store or humane society and paying the price or the adoption fee for your new cat or dog, it is actually more involved than that. So pet owners beware -- what you don’t know can hurt you.

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Posted by Jessica Hunter at 9:28 PM | Permalink | Comments (3)

March 8, 2006

Save Money on Pet Medications

Don’t Spend an Arm and Leg on Pet Medications

If you have a pet, chances are at some point in the lifetime of that pet you’re going to find yourself in need of pet medications. Whether it be flea prevention, heartworm prevention or pet medications like antibiotics, when the time comes, you might be surprised at just how much those pet medications can add up to. The question is, what can you do to defray the costs of pet medications? We’ve got the answers.

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Posted by Max Anderson at 6:22 PM | Permalink

February 14, 2006

Throw Away Your Store Brand Pet Food

Store Brand Pet Food May Not Be Best for Your Pet

If you’ve been shopping for pet food lately, you probably notice the huge price difference between the premium brands and the store brands. The question is, why is there such a huge price difference between store brand pet food and premium pet food? The answer is in the age-old adage, you get what you pay for.

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Posted by Lydia Johnson at 11:05 AM | Permalink | Comments (1)

February 7, 2006

Are All Dog Treats Healthy?

Some Dog Treats May Not Be Healthy For Your Dog

Gone are the days when getting a dog treat for your dog meant going to the local grocery store and picking up a box of Milk Bones. Nowadays, there’s a much, much larger selection of dog treats to choose from. The problem is, some of these dog treats may not just be unhealthy for your dog -- they can actually kill your beloved pet.

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Posted by Lydia Johnson at 11:54 AM | Permalink | Comments (2)

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