Healthy Pets

How To Avoid Expensive Vet Bills

Posted 02.02.2012

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From Mother Nature Network's Morieka Johnson: Q: My dog ate a shoelace and it cost us a lot of money to have it surgically removed. We leave plenty...

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How Can You Responsibly Gift A Puppy For The Holidays?

Posted 12.19.2011

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From Mother Nature Network: Q: I want to get my family a puppy for Christmas. Where's the best place to look? A: Resist the urge to surprise yo...

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Living Green: Focus on Fido

Sloan Barnett | Posted 12.27.2011

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Pets are especially impacted by the dangerous chemicals in your home because they live so close to the ground, both indoors and out. So where should we look for the greatest dangers?

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Green Tips To Reduce Your Dog's Carbon Pawprint

Posted 12.23.2011

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In recent years, many of us have become increasingly focused on reducing our environmental impact and boosting conservation efforts. But in trying to ...

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Cat Stuck Behind Car Dashboard Needs Mechanic's Help

AP | Posted 12.14.2011

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HILLIARD, Ohio — A mechanic was the one doing the surgery at an Ohio animal facility when a woman drove in with a cat stuck behind her minivan's...

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WATCH: Deaf Black Lab Gets Help From His Dog Friend

The Huffington Post | Laura Hibbard | Posted 12.10.2011

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Teamwork has never been more adorable. Benson, a cute black lab, is hearing impaired, so when it's time to come inside after playing in the yard, ...

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Millions Of Cats And Dogs Killed Each Year: Could The Obama Administration Help?

The Huffington Post | Joanna Zelman | Posted 11.22.2011

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Every year, an estimated 3-4 million dogs and cats are killed in U.S. shelters. Based on those estimates, over 8,219 animals will be killed today. ...

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WATCH: Month-Old Puppy Saved From Crack In The Ground

Posted 11.16.2011

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A small puppy in Texas was saved this week after it nearly became the latest victim of the state's severe drought. Animal control officers spent 40 mi...

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Crazy Human-Like Things That Pets Do

The Huffington Post | Julie Thomson | Posted 11.14.2011

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Two thirds of American households count at least one pet as part of the family -- and one study has even found that we may choose breeds that actually...

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Bomb-Sniffing Dogs Named After 9/11 Victims

AP | By DON BABWIN | Posted 11.09.2011

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CHICAGO -- Chicago Police Officer Nick Spencer finds the best reminder of what his job is about at the end of a leash. There, sniffing packages, garb...

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Advocating For Pet Oxygen Masks

The Huffington Post | Tara Kelly | Posted 11.05.2011

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Pets are no strangers to the woes of Mother Nature. The Texas wildfires sweeping across the state this week are no exception. Though there are no ...

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Green Dog Products That 'Throw The Earth A Bone'

Posted 10.29.2011

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From The Daily Green: Whether you're looking for organic dog toys, recycled beds or other natural pet products, you'll find great ideas here. Th...

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Top Hurricane Pet Preparation Tips

The Huffington Post | Tara Kelly | Posted 10.26.2011

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As Hurricane Irene approaches the East Coast, it's critical not to forget the livelihood of your pets in making preparation plans for the storm. Some ...

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Pet Plastic Surgery Gains Popularity

The Huffington Post | Tara Kelly | Posted 10.22.2011

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Ever consider putting your pet under the knife? From silicone testicles to nose jobs, cosmetic surgery for pets is on the rise in some regions of the ...

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Jellyfish As Pets? High-Tech Tanks May Help

The Huffington Post | Ileana Llorens | Posted 10.24.2011

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Jellyfish-lovers, rejoice. There's no need to venture to an aquarium if you want to awe at the mystical creatures. Instead, the invertebrates can be k...

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PHOTO: 3 Endangered Kittens Born At Ohio Zoo

AP | Posted 10.16.2011

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POWELL, Ohio -- Three Asian fishing cats have been born at an Ohio zoo as part of a program aimed at protecting endangered species. The Columbus Zo...

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Dog Snatching Jumps Up By 32% This Year, Group Reports

The Huffington Post | Tara Kelly | Posted 10.16.2011

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Hold on tight to your precious pooches. Dog theft is up, says the American Kennel Club (AKC). The organization's national database shows at least a...

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WATCH: Dog Walks Itself

Posted 10.12.2011

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Don't get us wrong, dogs are wonderful pets. But, as anyone who's had to get up at 5 a.m. to feed their dog who has been jumping on their face for...

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WATCH: Speed Dating For Dogs

The Huffington Post | Joanna Zelman | Posted 10.11.2011

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Move over, lonely humans. Dogs have entered the speed dating arena. Kerry Sanders reports for The Today Show that dogs are now speed dating, "like ...

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7 Tips to Keep Your Pet Healthy

Dr. Richard Palmquist | Posted 11.17.2011

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Seeing how important the connective tissue and matrix are to our body's health makes us more aware and more able to act effectively. Here are some ways to protect and assist your pet's matrix.

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