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Cat Tips

3 Ways to Give Your Cat a Pill Without Being 'Eaten Alive'

Do you dread giving your kitty pills? You're definitely not alone ... But it doesn't have to be a scarring experience for either you or Fluffy. Here are three step-by-step ways to help her swallow the pill, minus any claw and teeth marks. And leaving you smiling ...
— 5 min read
compassion of euthanasia
Dog Tips

The Compassion of Euthanasia

This quiz can help you evaluate the quality of life of your pet when making decisions about hospice and end-of-life care. It also assesses your quality of life to help you make an informed choice.
— 1 min read
euthanasia good death
Dog Tips

Considering Euthanasia? It Means 'Good Death'

The decision of euthanasia is demanded by humanitarian obligation, but is met with intense emotional responses for the person who must finally make it. Educating yourself about the process ahead of time may help relieve feelings of guilt that may follow.
— 11 min read
six major myths about grief
Special Species

Six Major Myths About Grief

Six myths about grief limit us in our ability to deal with the inevitable losses that affect our lives. A grief recovery specialist can help you give way to the change.
— 15 min read
how air scenting products can harm your pet
Special Species

How Air-Scenting Products Can Harm Your Pet

We're bombarded with the message that most homes smell embarrassingly bad. Yet, making your home smell like you just walked into a beautiful meadow or pine forest can raise your pet's risk for malignancy and heart and lung disease. Here are the five worst toxic offenders.
— 6 min read
indoor only cats
Cat Tips

Are You Depriving Your Indoor-Only Cat of a Natural Life?

Not everyone agrees that indoor-only living is the ideal situation for cats, as cats have not been selectively bred to be indoors 24 hours a day, and many don't adjust to living in close contact to people. Be aware of the 10 risks cats face when living entirely indoors, and a practical compromise.
— 6 min read
non-chemical ways to repel fleas and ticks
Dog Tips

8 Effective Non-Chemical Ways to Repel Fleas and Ticks

While I only recommend using chemical flea&tick preventives sparingly, if at all, it doesn't mean you & your pet have to live with annoying, disease-transmitting pests. After this No. 1 rule to help fortify your pet's immune system, here are my nontoxic options for keeping pests away from your pet.
— 6 min read
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