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Dogs and Cats Who Blog

by Aimee Amodio

17 Nov 2009 03:54 PM

Do your pets keep a blog? Do they tweet? Do they have a Myspace page? Do they chat with other ani-pals on Facebook (or Dogbook or Catbook)? Writing for your pets can actually be a great creative exercise and imagination outlet.

First Swine Flu Case Confirmed in Family Pet

by Aimee Amodio

13 Nov 2009 09:22 AM

Despite all the worry about swine flu (H1N1) over the last few months, I've been confident that four-legged family members were safe from the disease. Until now.

How to Find a Vet for Your Exotic Pet

by Aimee Amodio

10 Nov 2009 11:08 AM

Choosing a vet can be tricky. You want a doc and staff who know their stuff, convenient hours, close to home, fair prices, and more. Maybe you want somebody who remembers your pet's name, or has a gentle hand, or seems to genuinely love all animals.

Diary of a Cat Care B&B: the Worst Part of the Job

by Aimee Amodio

05 Nov 2009 03:17 PM

It feels like this year has been a rough one for some of our favorite clients at the cats-only boarding facility. Some of our long-time visitors succumbed to chronic health issues or old age. It feels like we've been sending a lot of condolence cards. I don't like it. Not one bit.

Bad Weather and Active Pets

by Aimee Amodio

02 Nov 2009 11:32 AM

Fall and winter in the Pacific Northwest often means rain. And rain means MUD! There are days I want to walk my dogs in hip boots and a full-length coat (at least I have the coat, in a muddish shade of brown so the splatters don't show).

Halloween and the Escape Artist

by Aimee Amodio

31 Oct 2009 09:14 AM

Halloween can be a day with more tricks than treats if you share your home with a four-legged escape artist. Picture it: Halloween 2004. Moose, Lally, and I were living in New Jersey with my grandmother.

Positive Reinforcement and the Power of Distraction

by Aimee Amodio

28 Oct 2009 10:33 AM

I try very hard to be a positive reinforcement trainer with my dogs, and not a negative reinforcement. Some days it works better than others.

TNR Programs Gaining Popularity

by Aimee Amodio

22 Oct 2009 05:10 PM

What is TNR, you ask? TNR stands for Trap-Neuter-Return... and is a policy for dealing with feral cat populations that is gaining popularity.

Dog Breed: Xoloitzcuintli

by Aimee Amodio

19 Oct 2009 01:47 PM

One of the most unique breeds of dogs I've ever seen is the Xoloitzcuintli. I wouldn't even know how to pronounce the name... if it weren't for catching an Animal Planet special on the breed.

The Longevity of Pets

by Aimee Amodio

15 Oct 2009 04:51 PM

If you're planning to live to be a hundred, you might want some company.



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