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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.

Probiotics for Pets?

by Aimee Amodio

31 Jul 2009 01:32 PM

Doggie digestion is a subject near and dear to my heart -- thanks to my dog Moose and his very sensitive stomach.

A New Study on Purring

by Aimee Amodio

30 Jul 2009 01:30 PM

Cats purr when they're happy, right? A new study says that purring conveys more than one message. Researchers from England's University of Sussex took a close look at the purring noises made by hungry cats.

Debarking

by Aimee Amodio

12 May 2009 11:14 AM

I had never heard of debarking before it appeared on an intake form at the vet's office: is your dog debarked? The lady checking me in said that if I didn't know what it was, then my dog wasn't debarked. But that wasn't enough of an answer for me.

Ask a Pets Blogger: Why Flea and Tick Prevention Fails

by Aimee Amodio

28 Mar 2009 10:40 AM

I treat my cat regularly with Advantage, but she keeps turning up with fleas! Why won't they go away? You're not alone with this problem -- flea and tick management can be a constant battle. Here are some things that might help turn the tide in your favor.

The Old Brown Dog Ain't as Brown as He Used to Be

by Aimee Amodio

08 Mar 2009 03:08 PM

I was over at a friend's house yesterday. Hadn't been over in a few weeks, and was surprised at how grey her dog's muzzle had gotten. I commented on it, and she agreed that the change had come quickly.

Super Huskies!

by Aimee Amodio

09 Oct 2008 06:51 PM

A study from Oklahoma State University's Center for Veterinary Health Sciences has declared the Alaskan husky to world's top animal athlete. For the last decade, a team from Oklahoma State University has been studying the racing teams that take part in the Iditarod.

What is Flehming?

by Aimee Amodio

29 Jul 2008 04:41 PM

I was sitting in the playroom at the cats-only boarding facility with a pair of cats from the same family.

What a Hairball Looks Like

by Courtney Mroch

09 Jul 2008 02:14 PM

It looks a lot like poop, doesn't it? For the first six years of living with Mr. Meow, every time I found one of these piles I thought he'd had an upset belly and hadn't made it to the litter box in time.

Your Cat's Tongue

by Aimee Amodio

30 May 2008 01:58 PM

What does your cat's tongue feel like? Sandpaper? Little pins? Unlike a dog's tongue, a cat's tongue has some very special features. A cat's tongue has a special area in the center.



Recent Blog Comments
 
dallasfire says...

"We have been helping a friend who started out feeding one stray, feral cat and ended up with over 10 visiting her daily."

In TNR Programs Gaining Popularity

Aimee Amodio says...

"You might want to start with the three suggestions above: 1) Make sure it isn't a physical problem, like a bladder infection. 2) Make sure your dogs are getting plenty of quality time with the humans. 3) Try a pheromone spray -- they can be comforting and calming."

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