I admit it, I can be a bit of a Halloween junkie. We decorate the outside of our house, I sometimes wear a costume to hand out treats, and I always attend “Witches’ Night Out,” a festive, local event held every year that includes everything from a costume contest and discounted shopping to the Warlock’s Ball, complete with magical drinks and a live band at night.
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Cat myths have been around for centuries, with some of them persisting into the present day while others have fallen by the wayside. Do you know which cat myths are misconceptions and which are based on fact?
Myth #1: You Can’t Train Cats
Although it’s usually more difficult to train cats than dogs, it isn’t because of a lack of intelligence.
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This month’s question about fatty tumors on a dog is from a dog owner in Montana:
“My dog is older (he’s a lab and 12 years old) and has developed fatty tumors under the skin. They are getting bigger, and I’d like to have them removed, but my vet said that my dog was too old, and anyway they don’t hurt him and aren’t dangerous.
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I took Soldier to see the veterinarian earlier this week because, right on cue, his seasonal pet allergies have flared up. Every spring and fall like clockwork, he begins obsessively scratching himself and rubbing his ears on the carpeting. It takes just a day or two for the angry, red rash to appear on his belly and groin area. Within that same amount of time, Soldier usually starts chewing his feet, often until they are raw and bloodied.
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With floods, hurricanes, tornadoes and earthquakes causing upheaval across the country and triggering huge losses, it can be depressing to visit Facebook these days. We hear about pets left behind by their owners, evacuation shelters that are overloaded with animals and other disheartening stories. But there is also hope and kindness and disaster animal rescue operations. Let’s take a moment to be grateful for all the good people and fine organizations out there that are doing their best.
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For many people, tomorrow is a bittersweet day – it’s Pet Memorial Sunday in the United States, a day to remember the animal companions who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge to join other pets waiting patiently for the day when they will see their families again. After the loss of a pet, you know that even years later you still cherish them in your heart.
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While surfing Kickstarter recently, I came across a new concept in leashing and collaring your dog. The title reads, “MAGDOG: Magnetic Dog Collar, Harness and Leash + ID System. The ultimate, simple and secure pet safety system.” That’s a tall order for any leash, collar and/or harness combo; adding in pet security makes the claim even more impressive. There’s a short (less than 3 minutes) video on MAGDOG’s Kickstarter page that sums up the details that make the magnetic collar system so unique.
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Dog proofing your house is a must when you’re bringing any animal into your home in order to protect them from potential hazards, but it is particularly important if you have a senior pet. Senior dogs may have difficulty seeing, mobility issues such as weak hind legs and other problems that need to be addressed when you pet proof your house.
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Ah, the unmistakable odor of….well, dog farts! We’ve all had to deal with a flatulent dog a few times, particularly if we have breeds that are known for having excess gas. Some breeds can clear a room on a regular basis simply by farting. But is there anything we can do to minimize gas and the accompanying aroma of flatulence in our dogs?
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