Cat Tips

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Dog Tips

Do You Buy Your Pet's Food from This Con Artist?

They surveyed 1,500 pet owners, collected their opinions and created a marketing spin to match those data points. They claim their new food focuses on what you want. Buyer beware! Its 40-item ingredient list is horrifying - the polar opposite of what you want. Do you buy this brand?
— 7 min read
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Dog Tips

Why Your Pet Absolutely Needs Fresh Vegetables

It was once thought that feeding vegetables to your pet could be harmful, but now we know they are essential for not only a healthy body, but also to encourage detoxification, stimulate natural antioxidant protection and suppress tumors. Here are nine of the best veggies to feed your cat or dog.
— 8 min read
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Dog Tips

Don't Dismiss These Five Signs of Pain from Your Pet

Your pet can't tell you she's in pain, so you may remain blissfully unaware of her trouble. What's more, they hide pain so as not to appear vulnerable to predators. So if your pet shows any of these five signs, don't shrug it off without further investigation.
— 6 min read
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Dog Tips

FDA's Dire Warnings Create a Laughingstock

They did their utmost to disseminate their propaganda and try to scare you. Yet, you'd be stunned by the degree to which it's having the opposite effect. The numbers are simply staggering. So are these survey results. So which camp are you in?
— 7 min read
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Cat Tips

11 Most Playful Cat Breeds

Some cats love to lounge on a windowsill all day long, but not the cats on this list! If you're looking for a kitty that loves to chase after toys, play fetch, jump, climb, and even play in the water, check out these 11 cat breeds.
— 5 min read
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Dog Tips

Banned for Outdoor Use, yet Still Allowed for Use on Pets?

These chemicals are so toxic, they were banned - or at least restricted - for agricultural use. Yet the year after the complete ban of one of these chemicals, massive amounts were sold for the domestic pet market. Now, pets and the environment are paying the steep price.
— 5 min read
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