Recent Pets Blog Posts

When Your Cat Is A Food Thief

by Angela Shambeda

26 Jan 2012 07:31 AM

My cat Chrestomanci's gluttony has continued to the point that it warrants another post. When I was trying to find ideas for how to address his overeating problems I scoured the internet for suggestions, but I didn't find much advice.

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Military Dogs Developing PTSD

by Angela Shambeda

23 Jan 2012 07:40 AM

As all human American troops leave Iraq, one special group continues to deploy: K-9 units. These dogs have a special role in the country, as their noses have proven more effective at finding bombs than any technology employed. The New York Times profiles these military canines.

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Combating Canine Motion Sickness

by Angela Shambeda

19 Jan 2012 08:00 AM

"Do you want to go for a ride in the car? Want to go for a ride?" Dog owners know that these words, or some variations of them, can be like magic for our canine friends. They perk up instantly when hearing them. That's the case with my dog, although it shouldn't be.

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Why Veterinary Prices Might Go Up

by Angela Shambeda

17 Jan 2012 08:00 AM

One thing I really struggle with is vet prices. I don't actually have problems paying our veterinary bills, but I want to be a smart consumer and thus want to know if my visit was reasonably priced. When I first adopted Chihiro and Cole I took them to a low-cost clinic.

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Animals Can Feel Empathy

by Angela Shambeda

13 Jan 2012 07:30 AM

2011 was the year of animal empathy. Two studies released this year, one at the beginning, the other at the end, have taken steps to prove that animals can feel sorry both for humans and for each other.

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Pets and Politicians

by Angela Shambeda

10 Jan 2012 08:00 AM

As the 2012 political race heats up candidates are trying to find new angles from which to score voters. Republican candidate Newt Gingrich has chosen pets as one of his. He recently launched a website called "Pets With Newt 2012.

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Things Veterinarians Hate

by Angela Shambeda

05 Jan 2012 07:09 AM

Going to the veterinarian can be a harrowing experience, even if it's just for a routine checkup. But few cats like the vet, and even the dogs that do usually have a hard time behaving when there are just so many interesting smells around.

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Gluttony: Thy Name is Cat

by Angela Shambeda

02 Jan 2012 07:27 AM

After a week of intense holiday travels (we were on the road for at least 90 minutes almost every day), we've finally returned home.

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Foster a Lonely Pet for the Holidays

by Angela Shambeda

28 Dec 2011 07:30 AM

Here we are in that ephemeral week between Christmas and New Year's. Even for those who have to return to work, this week often feels like a strange period of not-normalcy, a time that's just one step behind ordinary life.

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A Holiday Health Concern

by Angela Shambeda

22 Dec 2011 08:00 AM

This time of year it's easy to get caught up in the holiday cheer. It's infectious and the desire to spread that goodwill is encouraged. If you want to include your pets in the seasonal spirit, however, first consider these few words of caution.

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