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July 8, 2025
Six Ways to Support Your Local Animal Shelter Beyond Adoption
Impactful ways to support your local animal shelter, from donations and fostering to volunteering and social media advocacy.
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June 20, 2025
Natural Born Killers - Which Plants May Harm Your Pet
When we think of toxins our beloved pets can get into, often things like chemicals, chocolate, and medications come to mind. However, one category that is quite common is from a much more natural source. Numerous plants and flowers that are beautiful, fragrant, and attractive to us are also attractive to our pets. Sometimes pets are exposed during walks through the neighborhood. But often, we unknowingly allow these toxins into our homes in the form of indoor plants, fresh floral bouquets, and seasonal holiday décor. Some can pose life threatening risks upon exposure. It is important to know what to avoid and where to get help when needed.
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June 12, 2025
Why Is My Pet Acting Out? Common Behavior Problems
Discover common causes of behavior problems and what you can do to create a happier home for you and your pet.
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May 22, 2025
Pet Allergies | Understanding the Itch
Learn more about the most common signs and triggers of pet allergies, along with helpful tips for managing them at home.
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May 6, 2025
5 Ways Owning a Pet Can Improve Your Mental Health
Highlighting 5 major benefits pet ownership can have on your mental health.
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April 25, 2025
Navigating Kid and Pet Play: Essential Safety Tips
Tips for fostering positive interactions between kids and pets including recognizing pet anxiety signs, and creating safe spaces for both children and animals.
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April 17, 2025
The New Flu - What Our Cats Want Us to Know
Influenza concerns abound this time of year. For decades we have known that influenza A strains that infect humans can infect our feline friends, and rarely dogs. However, one strain in particular is posing more of a risk to our feline friends than is typical and is currently a hot topic in the media. The virus is a form of avian influenza A (H5N1). The H stands for hemagglutinin, and the N stands for neuraminidase. These are surface proteins used by the virus to infect cells and spread. It is used for classification and distinction of individual flu viruses. H5N1 infection can infect dogs, but it is much less common and very rarely does it produce any signs of illness.
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