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5 Reasons Cats Are Given Up for Adoption — and How to Avoid These Problems
By Dr. Marty Becker, Jun 10, 2013My career as a veterinarian — and really, my entire life — has been all about celebrating what I call “The Bond,” that amazing connection we have with our pets. But even as… Full Article ›
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Celebrate Adopt a Shelter Cat Month With These Fantastic Feline Finds
By Jennifer DiSanto, Jun 11, 2013When you bring home a new cat, there are some basic necessities you're going to need. Food and water dishes? Check. Collar? Check. Cat carrier? Check. But in honor of Adopt a Shelter Cat… Full Article ›
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How to Help Animals Affected by the Oklahoma Tornado
By Vetstreet Staff, May 22, 2013When a massive tornado plowed through Moore, Okla., on Monday, it left at least two dozen people dead, schools and homes flattened and many pets and other animals displaced and… Full Article ›
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Adopt a Pet for Free During Maddie's Pet Adoption Days
By Dr. Marty Becker, May 30, 2013What would you do if someone gave you a new car, the one you'd always wanted, the one that was perfect for your family? Would you treat it like trash because, after all, it was… Full Article ›
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11 Celebrities Who Speak for Animals
By Margaret Bristol, Apr 26, 2013With all the glitz and glamour that comes out of Tinseltown (not to mention the endless tabloid fodder), it's not always obvious that many celebrities are animal lovers, too. In fact, some… Full Article ›
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Microchips and Tags: Why Your Pets Need ID
By Yvonne Claire Stecher , Apr 17, 2013It’s National Pet ID Week, and as I write this, I’m staring at the bare collars sported by my own two dogs. Despite the fact that I spend a small fortune each year on preventive… Full Article ›
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Morris the Cat: The First Famous Feline
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Apr 21, 2013Sure, those felines made famous by YouTube are all the rage this week with their new documentary, Lil Bub & Friendz, in the spotlight at the Tribeca Film Festival. But before there was… Full Article ›
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Are Dog Rescue Groups Too Picky?
By Crystal Miller-Spiegel, Apr 1, 2013When I was a senior in college in Central Pennsylvania, I adopted my dog, Simmons, the Greatest Dog Ever, at the local animal shelter for $20, with no obligation to neuter him and no… Full Article ›
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Shelter Pet Myths Debunked
By Petside.com, Mar 28, 2013Thinking about growing your family with a new dog or puppy? A shelter animal might be the perfect choice! Caitlin Lewis from the Humane Society of Greater Dayton demystifies the process of… Full Article ›
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Amazing Animal Facts: Gregarious Guinea Pigs
By Samantha Bartram, Mar 15, 2013The guinea pig is no ordinary pocket pet. Able to talk and dance their way into your heart in a single bound, these rascally rodents are overlooked at great cost to your household cuteness… Full Article ›
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New Nonsurgical Neutering Option Makes Sterilization Simple
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 17, 2013As a veteran veterinarian with more than three decades of practice under my belt, it has been a long time since I’ve been anything other than matter-of-fact about any medical procedure. I… Full Article ›
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Six Points to Ponder When Looking for Love Online — Human or Animal
By Dr. Patty Khuly , Feb 14, 2013At the risk of recruiting your ridicule, I’ll confess: I met my boyfriend of the past six months through one of those semi-odious online dating sites. But in my defense, how else would a… Full Article ›