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Pet Parent Guide
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The benefits of being a pet parent
I've often joked that my pets are my unregistered emotional support dogs. The truth is, they are! I benefi...
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I adopted my pet from a shelter. Can I get it insured?
Many pet parents get their pet from a shelter or rescue center. Kudos to you if you've done that! Taking th...
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7 things you can do to keep your pet healthy
Pet parenting can be a rewarding challenge. There are several things you, as a pet parent, can do to keep ...
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What is your pet trying to tell you?
Wouldn't it be nice if our pets could have a conversation with us about how they're feeling and what they n...
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My pet seems bored. What are some fun thing I can do?
Just like their pet parents, our loyal pets can get bored too! Keeping them both physically and mentally st...
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How to choose the right veterinarian for your pet
Congratulations on being a pet parent. Let the fun begin! One of the most important decisions you'll make n...
Nutrition
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What's the good and not so good about pet food?
Educating yourself about the food you feed your pet is an important first step. We've done the research and...
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How much "real food" is in my pet's food?
There is a lot of information available when researching what's really in the food you feed your pet. As a ...
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Risks of a poor diet
Being a pet parent is a big responsibility - there are so many things to consider to make sure they have th...
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How is raw dog food made?
When looking for the right raw food for your pet, it's important to understand how it's made. The process v...
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My pet is a finicky eater. What can I do?
There are a lot of reasons your pet may suddenly become picky or finicky at mealtime. Sometimes it's as sim...
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Your senior pet's nutritional needs
As your pet ages, their nutritional needs change. Did you know that aging pets need more protein and the qu...
Care
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Puppy teething tips
Have you come home after several hours away from home to find that your puppy has been chewing on your favo...
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Know the signs of aging in your senior dog
One of the hardest things pet parents have to go through is their beloved pet's aging. There are some great...
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How to care for your dog's ears
Cleaning your dog's ears is easy to do with a cotton ball and a small amount of witch hazel or other ear cl...
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Bath time.. is it necessary?
Raise your hand if you're that pet parent who's had to wrestle your dog or cat into the tub or shower...
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Music therapy for your cat and dog
I have to confess that until our family adopted our first retired racing greyhound, I really hadn't given m...
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Helping your dog with noise phobia
Noise phobia is a condition characterized by a fearful or apprehensive response to certain sounds, which ma...
Health
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Over the counter medications and your pet
If you're like most pet parents, it's distressing to see our pet in pain or discomfort and we want to do ev...
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Alternative therapies for my pet
Are you considering options other than traditional veterinary care for your pet? There are many to conside...
Insurance
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Pet insurance success stories
When we adopted our greyhounds, we realized that because of their background and history that they would be...
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How can I alleviate pet care expenses?
Being free of the financial burden of caring for your pet if they become sick or injured goes a long way to...
Supplements
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Supplements to improve your pet's health and well being
One of the few things that pet parents can do to ensure a healthy and happy pet is to provide a nutritional...