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Can Pets Get Insomnia? Foiling Furry Insomnia

Can Pets Get Insomnia? Foiling Furry Insomnia

Can animals get insomnia? Maybe you also need tips for foiling furry insomnia with your pets won't sleep.

Last night, I couldn’t sleep, suffering from insomnia. So, I got up, climbed the stairs to my office, and worked on the latest thriller. While I typed, Trinity-Kitten kept me company and decided it was the purr-fect time to play. She woke up Shadow-Pup, who had been snoozing at the foot of the stairs. So even once I was ready to sleep, the “fur-kids” had lost the urge. Here's what to do...

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Attack Cat Protects Human! Fictional Macy-Cat Imitates Life

Attack Cat Protects Human! Fictional Macy-Cat Imitates Life

We mostly think of DOGS as heroes protecting their people. But what about cats? Does he or she serve as a guard kitty, able and willing to keep bad guys at bay? Here are a few examples--and why I include cats sometimes unexpected behaviors in my thriller fiction.

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Pet Pampering: When Do We Spoil Pets Too Much?

Pet Pampering: When Do We Spoil Pets Too Much?

Give ‘em toys, for sure. Lavish attention, absolutely. Dress yourself up and accessorize with jewelry et al. But when pampering transforms our pets into mere fashion statements, I gotta draw a line in the kitty litter. Give me a break! What do YOU think...can spoiling your pet go too far?

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Cat or Dog Tail Injury? When Wags Hurt

Cat or Dog Tail Injury? When Wags Hurt

We love it when our happy dogs wag-wag-wag with joy. Dogs and cats talk with their tails, but too much wagging (or a tail getting caught) can result in tail injury. Tail talk expresses emotion and communicates so much, but what do you do when wags hurt? Labradors are notorious for dog tail injury. Here's how to deal with tail wag trauma...

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St Patrick’s Day: 8 Irish Dogs & A Cat from Ireland

St Patrick’s Day: 8 Irish Dogs & A Cat from Ireland

Begob and bejabbers, are ye Irish? My family hails from both Ireland and Scotland, and while Karma-Kat, Trinity-Kitten and Shadow-Pup can't claim the same, it's fun to share St Patrick's Day pets breeds that have a distinctive Irish heritage. After all, St Patrick's Day offers the perfect time to brag some blarney and lift a pint of greet beverage! Far more Irish dog breeds fill the list. But at least one cat breed arose from Ireland.

Also, beware of some festive decor and treats that may prove toxic to your pets. Shamrocks (both the green and purple lucky four-leaf clover type plants), can cause drooling, head-shaking and upset tummies in small amounts. Eating a bunch could cause kidney damage. And it should go without saying that beer or alcohol in any form (even green beer) is a no-no!

Read on to learn more about these Irish pets.

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Does My Cat Hate Me? Mend Your Bond with Environmental Enrichment

Does My Cat Hate Me? Mend Your Bond with Environmental Enrichment

We talk a lot about DOG enrichment, but cats have equally important needs--especially since many never get to leave the house. That can put their tails in a twist and result in behavior issues...Get this webinar teaching cat enrichment, and learn how to mend the bond with your cats.

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Dog Ticks & Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever

Dog Ticks & Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever

With better weather coming as spring approaches, dogs tend to spend more time outside. With outdoor fun comes exposure to (YUCK!) ticks! Here's what you need to know about Rocky Mountain spotted fever...

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How Deaf Cats & Dogs Deal with Hearing Loss

How Deaf Cats & Dogs Deal with Hearing Loss

Pets have exceptional hearing...until they don't, and hearing loss can develop as they age. Learn some tips to help with cat and dog hearing loss...

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Spring Book Giveaways: Fill Up Your Ereader!

Spring Book Giveaways: Fill Up Your Ereader!

Check out more than 200 free books offered from bunches of awesome thriller and mystery authors, many with (SQUEE!) pets included!

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Why Does My Dog Eat Cat Poop?

Why Does My Dog Eat Cat Poop?

Do you often ask, Why does my dog eat poop? This disgusting habit drives humans nuts, and even cats get upset with dogs eating cat poop. So when you ask, How can I stop my dog from eating poop?" you'll find the answers here.

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