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Vaccines for Dogs and Cats: 10 Questions to Ask Before You Vaccinate Your Pets

Guest post courtesy of Jan Rasmusen. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the guest author and do not necessarily represent the views of Val Heart & Heart Communication Enterprises Inc.  What you need to know about vaccines for dogs and cats Vaccination is an important medical decision to be made by […]

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Vaccines for Dogs and Cats: 10 Questions to Ask Before You Vaccinate Your Pets

Guest post courtesy of Jan Rasmusen. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the guest author and do not necessarily represent the views of Val Heart & Heart Communication Enterprises Inc.  What you need to know about vaccines for dogs and cats Vaccination is an important medical decision to be made by […]

Bad Pet Behavior: If Your Pet is Misbehaving, Try This!

Could the bad pet behavior you’re experiencing be due to a breakdown in communication? If your animal is misbehaving, there is something you’re saying, thinking, or doing that’s causing that to happen, or contributing to the problem. To start, there’s an excellent chance that you don’t communicate with animals as clearly as you think you […]

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Bad Pet Behavior: If Your Pet is Misbehaving, Try This!

Could the bad pet behavior you’re experiencing be due to a breakdown in communication? If your animal is misbehaving, there is something you’re saying, thinking, or doing that’s causing that to happen, or contributing to the problem. To start, there’s an excellent chance that you don’t communicate with animals as clearly as you think you […]

How to Prepare for the Loss of a Pet

This article was previously published December 19, 2013, and was updated on Octobert 3, 2022 Anticipating the loss of a pet – making preparations The pain of losing a beloved family pet is very real. Sometimes we feel silly mourning an animal, like we shouldn’t be as upset as we are or that we should […]

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How to Prepare for the Loss of a Pet

This article was previously published December 19, 2013, and was updated on Octobert 3, 2022 Anticipating the loss of a pet – making preparations The pain of losing a beloved family pet is very real. Sometimes we feel silly mourning an animal, like we shouldn’t be as upset as we are or that we should […]

Kitten Proofing Your Home: 5 Easy Tips To Follow

Kittens need to be protected when they are young, and that means it’s time for kitten proofing your home. After getting to a certain age, a kitten’s ‘cat reflexes’ will improve, but before that you must protect them while they discover what they can do, how to be safe, and what NOT to do. You […]

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Kitten Proofing Your Home: 5 Easy Tips To Follow

Kittens need to be protected when they are young, and that means it’s time for kitten proofing your home. After getting to a certain age, a kitten’s ‘cat reflexes’ will improve, but before that you must protect them while they discover what they can do, how to be safe, and what NOT to do. You […]

Battle of the Bulge, 4 Ways to Fight Pet Obesity

Join the fight against pet obesity More than two third of adults in the US are overweight or obese according to the Center of Disease Control, and our pets are not far behind. According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, over half our pets are overweight or obese. Just like obesity in humans, pets […]

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Battle of the Bulge, 4 Ways to Fight Pet Obesity

Join the fight against pet obesity More than two third of adults in the US are overweight or obese according to the Center of Disease Control, and our pets are not far behind. According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, over half our pets are overweight or obese. Just like obesity in humans, pets […]

7 Warning Signs for Cancer in Dogs and Cats

Being aware of the warning signs of cancer in dogs and cats can help you catch it more quickly. So can talking to – and listening to – your pet. It’s scary to think of, I know, but making yourself more aware of the warning signs may help to save your loved one. You should […]

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7 Warning Signs for Cancer in Dogs and Cats

Being aware of the warning signs of cancer in dogs and cats can help you catch it more quickly. So can talking to – and listening to – your pet. It’s scary to think of, I know, but making yourself more aware of the warning signs may help to save your loved one. You should […]