4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 16, 2013

Yesterday was Pet Fire Safety Awareness Day. And sadly, even fewer have plans that include their pets. The United States Fire Administration estimates 500,000 pets are affected by house fires each year. To make it easier, we’ve assembled some great tips to help you whip your fire prevention strategy into shape!

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4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 10, 2012

Having a pet does not mean you have to give up hopes of having a lush, well-manicured yard. The following tips will help you create a beautiful yard where you and your dog can happily coexist. It is also often wise to water in lawn chemicals before letting your pet back into the yard. Make Your Pet Feel at Home.

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4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

It’s the holiday season, and we have a great guest post to help those of you who are going to be traveling with your pets. Top 10 Tips to Stress-Free Holiday Travel with your Pet. The tips focus on preparing pets for travel, while on the road. Make sure your pet is fitted with a collar that has updated I.D.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 11, 2009

Katrina Warren and the experts at Animal Planet’s “ Housecat Housecall ”, presented by Purina Cat Chow, have put together some simple tips to help families conquer some common cat care issues. Here are some good tips for prospective cat owners: What should I do before bringing a new kitten into the family? Other Pets.

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4 The Love Of Animals

DECEMBER 19, 2012

Take one look at the viral blog, Pet Shaming , and it’s difficult to retain any illusions about our furry friends. To enjoy the most of your pet (and your home), it’s best to take action with these top 5 pet proofing strategies. See What Your Pet Sees. That’s right, it’s time to get right down to your pet’s level.

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4 The Love Of Animals

APRIL 24, 2012

Families get ready for fun in the sun with loads of sunscreen and cute hats, but many don’t realize they need to safeguard their four-legged friends from the spiking temperatures as well. Dogs can get sunburned, especially on the nose, ear tips and any spots with exposed skin. o Bright White Shampoo to brighten up those whites.

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4 The Love Of Animals

APRIL 15, 2009

This is a great article, and while it is geared towards the new dog at the White House, the tips are important for anyone who is getting ready to welcome a new furry friend into the family. 12 Tips for the Obama Family and Their New Adopted Dog, Bo. Note: The terms he and she below are used interchangeably.

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4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

If you want to raise a happy dog who loves to cuddle – but still comes when called and doesn’t chew up your shoes – you need Jolanta Benal’s The Dog Trainer’s Complete Guide to a Happy, Well-Behaved Pet. We have a copy to giveaway to one lucky reader!

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4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 19, 2014

Studies show that as many as 48% of domestic violence victims stay in abusive situations out of fear of what would happen if they left their pets behind, and more than 70% of pet owners who enter shelter report that the abuser has threatened, injured, or killed family pets.

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4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 9, 2009

(NYSE: KR) have teamed up to launch the second annual “ Tales for the Pet Lover’s Heart ” campaign, celebrating the unique bond between people and their pets, while raising funds for animal welfare organizations nationwide. Nestlé Purina is committed to promoting responsible pet care, humane education and community involvement.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JUNE 14, 2009

Whether you’re visiting family or checking out a new vacation spot, does your cat or dog join you? Here’s what you need to know when taking your pet on a road trip. And see that your pet is wearing a collar with up-to-date ID tags. Make sure your pet is not crawling all over and distracting the driver.

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4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 27, 2010

But there’s one thing people often forget about: the family pet. Pet Care gives the following tips to take right now to help avoid the Back-to-School funk for pets. Consider hiring a professional pet sitter for a mid-day dog walk or cat visit to break up the day. We thought these were all great tips.

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4 The Love Of Animals

APRIL 16, 2011

Sadly, too many people purchase a bunny at Easter on impulse and then realize the pet isn’t a good fit. Here are some great articles about bunnies, and how you can help this Easter: Easter is No Treat For Pet Bunnies. Complete with great tips on how to decide if a pet bunny is right for you.

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The Plain Sunbird is the plain vanilla version of the otherwise often very colorful family (ok, a very low-budget sort of joke). One paper suggests that the Ruby-cheeked Sunbird primarily feeds on insects rather than on nectar, the more common food of sunbirds.

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4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 16, 2011

Grace, who writes about celebrity pets on DogTipper, also tweets about dogs/cats in need of a home, as animal rescue is a subject close to her heart. After all, she currently has four fur babies– all tuxedo cats (formerly strays) from the same family!

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4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 17, 2012

While most cats and dogs may not enjoy getting dressed up, some pets will have a blast dressing up alongside you and your kids for Halloween. However, while you might invest a lot of time and effort into your own costume, it can be tough to justify an expensive costume for your pet that may wind up torn to shreds. Superheroes.

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4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 1, 2009

We’ve all been there, looking at those puppy eyes, or into the eyes of any adorable pet we may fall for. Sometimes it’s hard to think about the future costs of owning a pet when you are falling in love with that little face! to see all the good tips, and read the authors own story of falling in love with a dog.

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4 The Love Of Animals

DECEMBER 27, 2010

Baby was very excited about what was in her stocking and gifts, hopefully your pets were spoiled a bit too. Right before Christmas on December 23rd, orphan dogs and cats available for adoption visited the New York Stock Exchange to ring the closing bell and raise awareness for pet adoption! million pets. 1, 2010 to Jan.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MAY 16, 2010

Here are the tips and stats that they sent us: Nearly 2,900 letter carriers were bitten by dogs last year, yet that pales in comparison to the 4.7 While letter carriers are discouraged from petting animals, people who choose to pet dogs should always let a dog see and sniff them before petting the animal.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 16, 2010

It is written to help children know how to take care of a new pet. Christi Drue Dunlap makes it easy with her thoughtful and instructive book that features sweet-but-smart text, children and parents alike learn how to care for and keep their new pets happy, safe and secure. Lucky Me is a great book for parents, teachers, veterinarians.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 8, 2010

The show visits cat owning homes to help the cat owners overcome issues, achieve harmony, and have more connection with their pets. “It is extremely rewarding to watch a family finally realize the true joy of having a cat after we’ve been able to help them work through all their cat’s behavioral challenges.&#.

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JUNE 27, 2014

Parrots captivate me more than any other bird family. However, they do not occur evenly across their familial distribution. The Red-fan Parrot breaks the mold by having elongated red feathers with purple tips that it can erect to form a spectacular mane around the head. I am a self-proclaimed psittacophile.

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4 The Love Of Animals

FEBRUARY 28, 2010

Whether you have bought a kitten, or your cat has given birth to a litter that you intend to keep, you will most likely want to bond with the new member of your family. You might want to write a list of pet names and choose the one that you think is perfect for your new friend! Bonding With Your Kitten.

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4 The Love Of Animals

DECEMBER 8, 2011

Tips for Prevention. Here are some tips for preventing your dog from eating rat poison: Place pellets/poison behind fridges, stoves, and other large appliances your dog cannot access. Although it can be costly, it is better safe than sorry for your dog, as well as your family. Be careful though, if a dog can roam, he will.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MAY 26, 2011

The American Humane Association Red Star team will be assisting the Joplin Humane Society, whose staff is not only grappling with the magnitude of the disaster but has personally suffered devastating losses from the tornado and needs time off to attend to their families and what may be left of their homes. Helens and 9/11.

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Animal Person

DECEMBER 3, 2009

Like when I was a kid and went to the mall with my family (BCP: Before Cell Phones), my parents would say: If we get lost, let's meet in front of the fountain. The widget is a Web application that contains FDA animal health and safety news alerts and tips. We had a visitor on our walk this morning: a sandhill crane.

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OCTOBER 25, 2011

But many people who live closely with animals, whether as some of the more open-minded researchers or your average pet owners, have always been well aware that this simply isn’t true. This has all sorts of implications on learning and being more resistant to the mental effects of aging that mammals suffer from.

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DECEMBER 11, 2012

Generally the large family herds of buffalo are peaceful, but the old bulls (called “dagga” boys, “dagga” being a Zulu word for “mud” since they are often covered with the substance after their long wallows) who have left the herds tend to be furious with life in general and anyone they can smash in particular.

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MARCH 18, 2011

The primary reasons for the decline of macaws and parrots are many but habitat loss due to logging; clear cutting for crops and cattle ranching; and capture for the pet trade rank among the most threatening. Hat-tip to Stella. These threats are further exacerbated by the naturally low reproductive rates of these cavity-nesting birds.

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