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Help a NYC Puppy

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From Alex: “A friend came to me yesterday who had saved a puppy off the street (see photo). The puppy is a 6 month old Chihuahua-mix and he came with papers (written in Spanish) that may or may not be legitimate. I can’t put him in my home because I already have a dog and a cat.

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It’s Only Hygienic

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A well-groomed, clean and healthy pet all lead to happy owners, and less visits to the vet. Worms, also a threat to cats, are internal parasites that can damage your dog or cat sick. Thankfully, cats are self-cleaning. Keeping a pet’s hygiene up to date is vital not only for their health but to yours as well.

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Back to School with PetMD University

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Of course, it didn’t hurt that all the topics were about dogs and cats, and how we can help them live healthy, happy lives. It’s easy to get started, just create your free account, choose dog or cat, and then enroll in the courses you most want to know about. cats dogs pet care websites' Ready for some homework?

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12 Tips for new dog owners.

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Randy Kidd, veterinary adviser of Rainbow Light Nutritional Systems and Green Dog Naturals ( www.greendognaturals.com ) and author of two acclaimed books, Dr. Kidd’s Guide to Herbal Dog Care and Dr. Kidd’s Guide to Herbal Cat Care, offers this advice: SANTA CRUZ, Calif. Note: The terms he and she below are used interchangeably.

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Book: Shift Your Habit

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If you’re not willing to go through the trials of house-training a young puppy or kitten, opting for an older shelter animal is an easy option. Shift-It Tip: If you’re set on a purebred dog or cat, buy one from a rescue association instead of getting a pedigree from a breeder. Save $$: Up to $125 per year or more.

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4 Things to Consider Before Adopting a Dog

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Choosing to adopt a dog rather than get one at the pet store (or what some like to refer to as “puppy mill”) is a beautiful thing—essentially you are saving a poor pup from euthanasia and you’re providing a an animal with a good home. But adopting a pet is a huge responsibility and is very similar to adopting a child.

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A video on the importance of pet insurance

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As is quite apparent from the video, whether you have a dog, cat, horse or rabbit they quickly become a big part of the family regardless of their size. The tables below show that to insure a dog it can cost, on average under £100 a year, whilst insuring a cat can be just over £60 a year on average. Death Benefit. Accidental Damage.

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