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Adopting or buying a pet is a little like having and raising a baby, with
similar questions: How do I keep it healthy? How do I find the right medical
care? What's the best way to train my puppy? How do I ease separation anxiety?
Should I carry pet insurance? Our experts dish on all things pet-related, discussing issues like crate training, destructive tendencies, the language of pets, benefits of pet ownership, nutrition, animal diseases and conditions, choosing a vet, traveling with pets and more. Can your child handle the care of a pet? What can a pet psychic tell me? Which is best for my family: puppies and dogs, kittens and cats, rabbits, birds, ferrets, fish, hamsters, gerbils, reptiles? Whatever you choose, you'll likely come to love the new addition. We'll show you how to keep it healthy and face special circumstances such as natural disasters,
terminal diseases and the loss of a pet, as well as human pet allergies.
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How to make traveling simple with a pet
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| We understand when you go out of town that you want to take your precious pooch with you. No matter how much they love staying with your best friend or hanging out with other... |
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Protect your dog from heat stroke this summer
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| People don’t say “the dog days of summer” for nothing. Pups love the warmer weather just as much as you do. But the season’s harsh heat and sweltering sunshine can be... |
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Keep your pet happy on a budget and while at work
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| What do you do if you're a dog lover with a full-time job and other full-time obligations? Dogs require a decent amount of exercise and attention. It can be hard to take care of... |
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What not to feed your pet
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| They flock to you when you open the refrigerator door and beg you for scraps at the dinner table, but giving in to your pet’s pathetic pleas can actually do them more harm... |
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Tips to keep your pet and environment healthy
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| The City of Los Angeles' Department of Public Works, in partnership with the Department of Animal Services, has put out a list of tips to help pet owners keep their pets... |
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Yoga for dogs
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| You may think dogs live the good life. All they really do is lay around all day and go for the occasional walk. But apparently that can get stressful. If you have access to a... |
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How to keep your home tidy - even with cats
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| A clean house is not only important when expecting visitors, it's also essential for the health of your family and your cats. Cats by nature are clean animals, but you need to... |
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Should you give your child a real Easter rabbit?
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| With Easter approaching, many parents think buying a real bunny for their children would make a great gift. However, as many of these purchases end up being returned, placed in... |
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A pet psychic for psycho cat: Two kitties and a 'Telepathic...
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| There's no shortage of opportunities to anthropomorphize your pet in Los Angeles. Doggy bakeries, daycares, clothing boutiques and pet spas have sprouted up on every corner to... |
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Should you buy pet insurance?
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| Your pets are like your children and just like your children they need to be taken to the doctor every now and then. Unfortunately, veterinary bills can become expensive, but... |
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Pet behavioral problems
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| Behavioral problems are often the result of separation anxiety—and they can be fixed. The trick is to know your dog, and then train yourself. |
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Pet nutrition
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| Food is the foundation of health. How long an animal lives and, most important, the quality of its life, depend greatly on the quality and quantity of the food that it eats.... |
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How to adopt a pet
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| If you are thinking about adopting a pet, there are many wonderful dogs and cats available at your local shelter. Be sure to consider the age, size and disposition of the... |
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Holidays present hazards for pets
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| A number of holiday plants and treats are dangerous for animals, says Dr
Dennis Blodgett, a veterinary toxicologist in the Virginia-Maryland Regional
College of Veterinary... |
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Animals diseases can affect people
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| If you're feeling bad and think you're sick as a dog, you might have put your finger on the cause, researchers say. |
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Where did all the bunnies go?
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| Bunnies and Easter. They go together like cake and ice cream, peanut butter and jelly or Simon and Garfunkel. Or do they? Contrary to popular belief, rabbits are not as cuddly... |
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Training a difficult dog
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| Wouldn't we all love to have a well-behaved dog at our side? Training your dog to obey your commands is a simple process, although it can be a long process that requires a huge... |
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Sharing the holidays with our pets
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| Hang a stocking for Fido, and fill it with his special treats. Yes, it's the holiday season, and time to share the celebrations with your pets. Author Anne Watkins tells us how. |
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Pets and disasters
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| Pets are part of your family so why not make arrangements for them as part of your household disaster planning? If you must evacuate your home, it's always best to take your... |
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Do I have to part with my pet if I have pet allergies?
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| Aaaaaaachoo! Sneezing? Wheezing? Nose runny, eyes itchy? You may be suffering from the common cold. But if the condition has been hanging on for two weeks, or more, you may be... |
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Kids and pets
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| Having a pet is usually a rite of childhood. Whether it is a hermit crab or gold fish, a dog, cat or horse, children enjoy the companionship offered by animals. Did you know,... |
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Keep pets safe from the heat
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| In the hot days of the season, pet owners should be aware of some of the dangers that the summer can bring for their animals. Taking a few simple precautions can make summertime... |
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Can I have a dog?
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| "Oh can we have a puppy? Please oh please, we'll take care of him and everything!!" Does this sound familiar? Most kids ask their parents for a pet (or two) soon or... |
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Pet diseases: Can your child catch them
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Pet safety in your car
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| Car safety is all around us, in the news and in our cars. We've been bombarded with car-seat safety for children, airbag safety for infants, and seat-belt use for everyone. But... |
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