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Emergency Plans for Your Pets

If you were in the path of this winter’s snowstorms, you probably got a strong reminder that you need to plan for emergencies. Your pets need to be included in your plans. Ready.gov has partnered with animal welfare groups to come up with some tips. Many are common sense, like keeping three days’ supply of food and water on hand, and having a carrier handy in case you need to evacuate with your pet. Others you may not have thought of (I know I hadn’t).
  • Consider having two emergency kits: one for times you may be stuck in...

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What You Need to Do to Have a Happy and Healthy Pet (Part One)

If you want your relationship with your pet to be blissful, then there are some things that you must do. Let's take a look at what you, as a responsible pet owner, need to know (and do) to raise a happy and healthy pet. All pets need to go to the veterinarian at some point in their lives. This is true regardless of whether they are small or big, young or old. In fact pets that have regular check-ups and get the shots they need will be healthier and happier animals. Bear in mind that any pet can have an...

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How To Discipline Pets

Having a pet or two brings a tremendous amount of joy into our lives. Walking a dog or playing with a cat benefits both the owner and pet in a variety of ways. But there will be times, however, when your beloved fuzzy pal does something that is either annoying (like jumping on counters) or even dangerous. These are the times that a little discipline will come in handy. First off, it's important to know that you should never, ever hit an animal as a form of punishment. It's not only cruel, but it can harm your pet physically....

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The Joys of a Pet Lizard

To be honest, I never could have imagined writing an article with this title.  I am not a fan of creatures that slither, have scales, and are cold-blooded.  In a moment of total confession, I will share that at pet stores I won't go near the snake tanks.  I even will use my husband or 13 year old son as a barrier between me and the tank.  (Please note that my 13 year old son has 3 inches and several pounds on me, so he can handle the responsibility.) Regardless to my fear and dislike, a few years ago I...

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Cat Grass

Cats are carnivores, right? At least that’s what my teacher thought, back in third grade, when I drew a picture of ours and labeled it an “omnivore”. The cat food companies obviously think so, too – their products don’t come in flavors like sun-dried tomato or roasted red pepper. But it turns out I wasn’t completely wrong (though I was basing my conclusion on the fact that our cat ate our table scraps, including vegetables – something I don’t recommend). Although a cat's diet is mainly meat, a little bit of vegetable matter once in a while can be very helpful....

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