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Wash Those Hands and Paws: More Salmonella Found in Dog Food

by Angela Shambeda

14 May 2012 06:11 AM

I can't believe I have to take to my keyboard again so soon on this issue, but here I am. More Salmonella-related recalls have been issued for dog food, and once again they're from parent company Diamond Pet Foods. This is all just getting so confusing and ridiculous.

Flaky Cats and What to Do About Them

by Angela Shambeda

10 May 2012 06:19 AM

My cat Chrestomanci is flaky. I don't mean that he isn't reliable or backs out on obligations (though I'm sure that too - he is a cat, after all), but that he has a dandruff problem.

Find A Vet on Pet Advocate

by Angela Shambeda

08 May 2012 07:00 AM

I've talked - extensively - about how important it is to find a good veterinarian. I've done that, however, without offering much advice about how to do so.

Salmonella Soup for the Dog Lover's Soul

by Angela Shambeda

03 May 2012 06:30 AM

Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover's Soul: it conjures images of family, warm eyes and wet noses, and heartwarming stories about our furry family members.

When Veterinary Euthanasia is O.K.

by Angela Shambeda

01 May 2012 06:56 AM

In an old episode of "The Office," Dwight puts his girlfriend Angela's beloved cat in the freezer. He does so because the cat is ancient and has so many medical issues that it's barely alive.

When Your Cat Eats Furniture Foam

by Angela Shambeda

26 Apr 2012 06:30 AM

One of my first articles on the Pets Blog was about my dog and cat; I called it, "Cats and Dogs Really Can Get Along.

Why My Veterinarian Is the Best

by Angela Shambeda

23 Apr 2012 06:58 AM

(but my cat doesn't think so) Last Thursday I took Cole to the vet for his annual visit. Although I didn't get many more answers there than I did when Chrestomanci had his trip, I left much more satisfied.

A People Dog

by Angela Shambeda

19 Apr 2012 06:35 AM

My dog is a people dog. She loves people. If she can hear someone, her tail wags and butt wiggles until she's able to see that person. Sometimes her enthusiasm gets a bit out of control; she jumps, she barks, she rolls around, until she's able to bask in that much-desired attention.

Spending on Pets Skyrockets

by Angela Shambeda

16 Apr 2012 06:57 AM

Despite our recession (though apparently it's recovering), some industries are on the rise. One of them, according to BBC News, is the pet industries.

Taking Pets to Nursing Homes

by Angela Shambeda

12 Apr 2012 07:00 AM

Life as a blogger can be lonely. I spend a lot of time alone in my house. Sure, I have three pets, but when I start carrying on actual half-conversations with my dog or my cats, then I know perhaps it's time to get out a bit more. That's why I started volunteering so much in my area.


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