Pets And The Environment (11)
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What Causes Cancer in Pets?
By Dr. Ann Hohenhaus, Feb 18, 2013Good owners are always looking for ways to prevent, avoid or minimize illness in their pets, and cancer would be at the top of any list of potential concerns. What causes cancer in pets? What risks… Full Article ›
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City Versus Country Dogs: Who's Healthier?
By Colleen Oakley, Sep 24, 2012Asking if country-dwelling dogs are healthier than city dogs may seem like a no-brainer. But you’ll be surprised to learn that rural dogs — even with all that fresh air and… Full Article ›
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What You Need to Know About Asthma in Cats
By Dr. Donna Spector, Aug 13, 2012Lance is a 5-year-old, neutered male cat who suffers from chronic coughing. Over the course of several months, his veterinarian prescribed antibiotics and antihistamines, but his cough did not… Full Article ›
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Bee Stings 101: How to Help Your Pet
By Arden Moore, Jul 18, 2012Dogs can be trained to fetch slippers and race through tunnels in agility classes, but it's next to impossible to teach them to stay clear of bees, wasps and hornets. That's because… Full Article ›
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How to Plant a Pet-Safe Garden This Spring
By Dr. Mary Fuller, May 11, 2012A flat of begonias? Check. Rose food? Check. Crabgrass killer? Check. A lot of planning goes into designing a beautiful garden, but there's one consideration that many pet owners tend to… Full Article ›
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Fall in Love With Oscar the Chimpanzee
By Susan Wagner, Apr 20, 2012Want to make new friends this weekend? Consider hanging out with some chimps in Africa. All you have to do is get to a movie theater near you to watch Disneynature’s Chimpanzee, which opens… Full Article ›
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Take a Trip "To The Arctic"
By Kristen Seymour, Apr 19, 2012Can't get away for a nature-filled trek with your family this weekend? How about the next best thing? To the Arctic 3D hits select IMAX theaters beginning April 20, and it's a film that… Full Article ›
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Celebrate Earth Day With Ecofriendly Finds
Apr 20, 2012
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5 Ways to Keep Pets From Wreaking Havoc on Your Spring Garden
By Arden Moore, Apr 12, 2012In the quest to create a beautiful flowerbed or a delicious vegetable garden, there are some pesky critters whom pet-loving gardeners need to contend with: dogs with a penchant for digging and… Full Article ›
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Springtime Allergies: How They Can Affect Your Pet
By Denise Maher, Apr 10, 2012Sniffly, scratchy, wheezy . . . and grumpy. That essentially sums up what spring can mean for a lot of allergy sufferers across the country. But what about our pets? Can four-legged family… Full Article ›
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9 Ways to Reduce Your Pet’s Carbon Paw Print
By Dr. Patty Khuly , Apr 19, 2013Today is Earth Day, which is always a great time to consider the impact household pets have on the planet — and what humans can do to reduce their carbon paw prints. Yes, it’s true.… Full Article ›