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Service Dogs Puppy Raisers: NEADS Needs You!

Service Dogs Puppy Raisers: NEADS Needs You!

Recently I received a press release from NEADS with information about their program that I'm sure many of my readers would love to learn about. They suggest retired or elderly owners who may be gun-shy to choose a breed to adopt because of lifestyle may relish this opportunity if looking for a very fulfilling volunteer experience. 

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Ear Mites Bugging Your Pets? Remedies for Ear Mites

Ear Mites Bugging Your Pets? Remedies for Ear Mites

Are Ear Mites Bugging Your Cat? Here's Ear Mite Treatments for Dogs & Cats

Pets often suffer from earaches from ear infections. Sometimes infection results from parasites like ear mites. These tiny parasites are common in cats, and causes otodectic mange, more commonly known as ear mite infestation. Ear mites (Otodectes cynotis) are a kind of arthropod that are actually related to and look something like spiders. The first four legs of all stages bear unjointed short stalks and suckers, and adult males also have suckers on the rear legs. Ewwww!

Dogs and cats with itchy ears often invite ear rubbing marathons. Read about doggy moans and groans of ear-rubbing delight here. Read on for all the must knows about these bugs, and ear mite treatments for dogs and cats.

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Balancing Cats: How Cats Land on Their Feet

Balancing Cats: How Cats Land on Their Feet

The cat's finely tuned sense of balance is regulated by a specialized organ found deep inside the ear. Balance allows Kitty to travel great heights and effortlessly leap long distances. It is the cat's uncanny flexibility and motion control, coupled with intricate balance sense that allows the falling cat to land on her feet. Find out how...

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Bed Wetting Dogs? Dealing With Your Dog’s Urinary Incontinence

Bed Wetting Dogs? Dealing With Your Dog’s Urinary Incontinence

Bed wetting dogs? Say it ain't so! I'm not talking about house training lapses, but actual dogs with urinary incontinence that has nothing to do with training. Your dog has "accidents" when she (it's usually a girl) leaks urine. Making a mess by bed wetting or worse not only damages your property, but it can also injure your relationship. Because you get made, but your poor dog simply can't help it.

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10 Reasons Pets Are Better Than Men

10 Reasons Pets Are Better Than Men

At the risk of hissing off men, and with tongue firmly in cheek, I had a lot of fun putting this list together of 10 reasons pets are better than men. Frankly, most items could be applied to women, too--or kids. Or (fill in the bank). What do you think? Have I missed anything?

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Training Your Cat to Use a Scratching Post Instead of Your Sofa

Training Your Cat to Use a Scratching Post Instead of Your Sofa

If you're a cat owner, you’ve probably experienced the frustration of finding your beloved feline using your sofa, furniture, or even your curtains as their personal scratching post. While scratching is a completely natural behaviour for cats, it doesn’t have to mean sacrificing your furniture. (Sponsored Guest Post)

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Here’s How To Bathe Cats

Here’s How To Bathe Cats

Bathe cats, are you INSANE?! Well...not really. Besides, I found that picture and just had to share. But just because the cat says, "No way!" doesn't mean it's not possible. And you don't need a special kitten bath tub to properly groom cats. Here's how to give a cat a bath....

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Stinky Dog? Canine Flatulence Solutions

Stinky Dog? Canine Flatulence Solutions

WHAT IS CANINE FLATULENCE? Also referred to as passing gas, (or more rudely, dog farts) this stinky dog condition is both offensive and embarrassing to a dog owner. Gas is produced naturally in the intestines during digestion, and some gassy dogs produce more than others. Usually, the obnoxious condition isn’t dangerous, but flatulence can be […]

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Getting Cut: Bleeding Is Good For Writers & Pets

Getting Cut: Bleeding Is Good For Writers & Pets

Getting cut/fired, told you’re not wanted, hurts but bleeding is good for writers and pets. Anything truly beautiful and worthy of our passion has the power to cut. And anyone truly open to change and growth must be willing to sacrifice for their art–and yes, bleed....

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Flower Essences for Cats & Dogs: What Are They & How to Use Them

Flower Essences for Cats & Dogs: What Are They & How to Use Them

Have you ever used flower essences for dogs and cats? Do you think they’re effective? Or is this “woo-woo” stuff just a hoax that works, if at all, with a placebo effect? I’m sharing this information from my FLOWER ESSENCE entry from Cat Facts, Chapter F: The Pet Parent’s A-to-Z Home Care Encyclopedia which includes these topics: […]

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