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Top 10 Holiday Gifts for Dog Lovers

December 15, 2008 · 2 Comments 

Now that we’re into the holiday season you’re probably wondering what to buy for the dog lovers in your life (which is everyone, right?) You could head to the local mall and find something silly at a kiosk, like a Chihuahua bobble head doll. You could make something with yourself, like a puppy gloves or a ceramic pit bull cookie jar. Or you could go with one of these ideas: 10. Dog Stationary This is a great idea because it’s practical, unlike the various pet knick knacks you’ll find in many pet stores. Finestationary.com... [Read the full story]

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Why Do Cats Cough up Hairballs

December 13, 2008 · Leave a Comment 

It can be a little scary watching your cat cough up a hairball. She’s just sitting there, playing with yarn and all of a sudden she starts convulsing. Then she’s back to normal, like nothing happened. There’s a really simple reason for this spontaneous upheaval of fur: grooming. Cats groom themselves by licking their coats, and in the process they sometimes accidentally ingest loose hair. That hair might pass through her digestive system, but other times, it sits in kitty’s stomach, aggravating the lining. One... [Read the full story]

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Your Puppy Needs Chew Toys!

Your puppy needs chew toys—like balls, rawhide bones, and tug-o-ropes—so he won’t massage his new teeth on your shoes and furniture. But how do you teach him the difference between toys and valuables? First of all, do not give your puppy old shoes or pieces... [Read more]


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Dental Care for Your Kitten

In our post about your kitten’s first six months we mentioned you should introduce a teeth-cleaning routine around 7–9 months. If you don’t follow this advice your kitty could be one of the 70 percent of cats that have oral disease by three-years... [Read more]


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