Let's say your cat comes down with ear mites, a fairly common occurrence. That means you have to visit the veterinarian for some medication to pour in her ears, right?

Actually, no. It's not hard to create an organic ear mite solution that'll knock that infection right out. It's cheap, too, which makes it ideal for the savvy consumer and the green living advocate alike. It's up to you to figure out how to hold down your cat while you apply it... but then, that's always a problem.

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If you have pets (and most Americans do), then setting up a household pet fund makes a lot of sense. This little contingency fund doesn't have to be fancy, and it doesn't need to cost you much, either... except maybe a little change, and possibly a bit of exercise.

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The importance of cat food can't be underestimated. Feeding your cat low-quality food results in poor growth, dry hair, dandruff, low energy, and a compromised immune system. Follow these guidelines to learn how to feed your cat the best food possible.

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In my search for environmentally responsible cat litters, I stumbled across Kitty's Crumble one afternoon in my local pet store and thought I'd give it a try. I was pleasantly surprised by how it well it worked and thought I'd test it out a bit more to see if it really was as fantastic as it initially seemed. Here's how it holds up!

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In theory, the cat emery board is a clever idea. Cats like to scratch things, and typically their owners try to redirect that instinct towards their toys and away from the furniture. The sharper a cat's claws are, the more damage they can do with their scratching (both to things and people). So this company decided, why not let the cats scratch on an emery cat board? They can trim their own nails while enjoying themselves.

A nice idea -- but does it work?

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Your pet is special to you. After all, who else loves you unconditionally, is always glad to see you, and doesn't judge you? You can't always depend on people to treat you like this, but your pet does. It's up to you to treat your pet well and watch out for his safety. Learn these common items, poisons and hazards and keep your pet safe.

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You're in the market for a new family dog. Everybody is excited about the new addition to the family. But before you snatch up just any old dog, be sure you make the right choice by following these tips.

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It's tempting to try and save money when it comes to buying dog food. But resist that temptation. Feeding your dog poor quality food can make him sicker than ... well a dog. Show your dog how much you love him by feeding him the best dog food and avoid the ingredients listed below.

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Is pet insurance worth it? That depends. Before you answer this question, consider what would happen if your pet is seriously ill or injured and you don't have insurance.

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Your dog is a treasured member of your family, so treat him like one and feed him homemade dog food

Homemade dog food is a great choice for your pet. After all, your dog is like a member of your family and you wouldn't feed a member of your family...dog food...would you? Of course not! So why would you feed your furry best friend food that's questionable?

With recent news regarding tainted dog food you just can't be sure what is in the food that you're giving your pet. So why take the chance? By making your own dog food, you can be sure he is getting only the best.

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Things To Keep In Mind When Buying A Pet Online

When it comes to Internet shopping, anything seems to go -- including buying a pet online. There are many breeders and pet dealers selling their animals in an online environment. Unfortunately in the Internet world, things aren't always what they seem. If you want to make sure you get a happy and healthy pet when shopping online, you need to take some tips into consideration...

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Heartworm Pills for Dogs

It is devastating to hear from your veterinarian that your precious pup has heartworm. It is an often-fatal disease that can be very unpredictable. Whether your dog plays outside every day for hours or just goes out 15 minutes for a potty break, he or she is at risk of contracting heartworm disease. There are, however, ways to prevent it.

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What You Need to Know About Buying Online Pet Medications

You see the commercials and advertisements all the time - identical pet medications but one costs less. The question is, can online pet medications really save you money? After all, those vet prescriptions can really add up over the course of a year. Any savings opportunity would help. Before you jump onto the online pet meds bandwagon, here are some things to consider.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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