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Animal Intuition: Do Pets Know What We’re Feeling?

Jan 01, 2009 03:00AM ● By Lillie Viola

Some researchers and animal communicators—and scores of observant pet owners—believe that animals are attuned to the feelings and thoughts of their human guardians.

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Herbs to Go: Keep Travel Companions Calm

Dec 01, 2008 05:28PM

Traveling can be hard on the family dog or cat. You can help ease your furry friend’s distress with these natural herbal remedies.

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Summer Splash: Doing the Doggie Paddle

Jul 01, 2008 03:00AM ● By Lee Walker

Summer’s longer, warmer days inevitably heat up average water temperatures in swimming pools, rivers, ponds, lakes and oceans across the country. It’s the perfect lure to prompt fun in the water; one that dogs, too, often can’t resist.

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Natural TLC: Indoor Pollutants Take a Toll on Pets

Jun 01, 2008 03:00AM

The Environmental Working Group (EWG) recently studied 20 dogs and 40 cats, and found them contaminated with 48 of the 70 industrial chemicals for which they tested.

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Wheatgrass: A Nifty Green Plant for Pets

Jun 01, 2008 03:00AM ● By Lee Walker

After discovering that several of his regular customers were feeding their pets wheatgrass pulp and juice, Harley Matsil, owner and CEO of Perfect Foods, the largest retail wheatgrass grower in the world, did some research.

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Easy Breathing Aids Dog Training: Relaxing Helps When Working with Your Canine

May 01, 2008 03:00AM ● By Paul Owens

Paying attention to the breath is one of the best ways to increase concentration, and the single most important tool in developing and maintaining focus and control when interacting with a dog in any manner.

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While You're Away: Choosing a Kennel or Pet-Sitter

Apr 01, 2008 03:00AM ● By Shawn Messonnier

These days, kennels, catteries and pet hotels are available to watch your pet while you're away, as well as people who will care for your pet in their home and pet-sitters who will visit your home. Here are tips to help you choose the best option for your furry friend.

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Animals Find Comfort in Music: Humans Aren't the Only Ones Who Enjoy Some Good Tunes

Mar 01, 2008 03:00AM ● By Kim Ogden-Avrutik

Mounting research reveals that animals not only respond physically and emotionally to music, like us, they even have musical preferences! Happy, beautiful, harmonious music seems to help everyone, whatever our species.

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Fatty Acids Help Keep Dogs Healthy: An Important Supplement for Your Canine

Feb 01, 2008 03:00AM ● By Shawn Messonnier

Just like with humans, good fatty acids are necessary nutrients for dogs’ bodies too. They’re part of cell walls and help pets have a healthy coat and skin. Thus they’re important supplements for healthy dogs.

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Sizing Up Dog Parks: Tips for Taking Your Canine Out to Play

Jan 01, 2008 03:00AM ● By Paul Owens

While there are many advantages to taking your best friend to his or her own special park, potential problems can arise. Fortunately, most of these problems are preventable.

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