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Free Sample of Rachael Ray's Dog Food

by Aimee Amodio

02 Feb 2010 06:04 PM

Celebrity chef Rachael Ray makes no secret of being an animal lover... or a food lover! She's combined the two to offer a line of premium dog food called Nutrish.

Is My Pet Overweight?

by Aimee Amodio

31 Jan 2010 01:38 PM

I'm not a vet, and I don't play one on TV. But I do work with cats, live with dogs and cats, and read and write a lot about animals. One question that comes up over and over is this: "Is my pet overweight?" I get asked that at least once a week at the cats-only boarding facility.

Pets Bring People Together

by Aimee Amodio

28 Jan 2010 05:05 PM

Way back when I first started writing for the Families.com Pets Blog, I wrote about how my father and I don't always see eye to eye. If there's only one thing we agree on, it's our love for our four-legged family members.

Encouraging Panda Repopulation

by Aimee Amodio

26 Jan 2010 08:52 PM

There are less than two thousand giant pandas living in the wild. What's worse is that pandas are notoriously difficult when it comes to breeding. They are shy about getting together, and can have real trouble conceiving. At the National Zoo in Washington D.C.

Pet Owner Poll Tackles Health Issues

by Aimee Amodio

22 Jan 2010 12:43 PM

Would you perform CPR on your pet? Do you know how to do it? These are just a few of the questions asked of pet owners in a recent poll. In October 2009, Petside.com and the Associated Press sponsored a survey of pet owners about health care and emergency care.

Salmonella Warning Issued for Merrick Beef Filet Squares

by Aimee Amodio

20 Jan 2010 07:06 PM

Check your puppy's snack cabinet: Merrick Beef Filet Squares have been recalled because they may be contaminated with salmonella. The recall was announced January 14th. Fortunately, no pet or human illnesses have been linked with the product.

Diary of a Cat Care B&B: Brushathon

by Aimee Amodio

16 Jan 2010 10:39 AM

I had an absolutely delightful morning at the cats-only boarding facility yesterday! Don't get me wrong -- I really like this job. I enjoy working with the cats, I like the exercise, I like the change of pace from my other job (writing). We have great clients and some really wonderful guests.

A Raincoat for Lally?

by Aimee Amodio

09 Jan 2010 08:15 PM

My dog Lally hates the rain. When I open the front door and she catches a glimpse of that horrible wet stuff falling from the sky, her demeanor changes immediately. Pre-walk, she's usually excited and alert.

Toe Horns

by Aimee Amodio

05 Jan 2010 03:45 PM

The toe horn is not some wacky new instrument... I definitely would NOT want to play one. I saw my first toe horn at the cats-only boarding facility where I work part time.

First Swine Flu Case Confirmed in Dogs

by Aimee Amodio

28 Dec 2009 09:22 PM

A little over a month ago, the news came that family pets were coming down with swine flu (H1N1). Cats and ferrets were catching swine flu from sick owners. Now it looks like dogs are at risk for swine flu, too. A thirteen year old dog in New York was diagnosed with swine flu this month.



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