Federal appeals court reverses Texas VCPR ruling
AVMA News
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
A federal appeals court recently ruled that the clinical advice a veterinarian emailed to pet owners was constitutionally protected speech under the First Amendment.
Can A Hawk Carry Off Your 12-Pound Pet?
10,000 Birds
MARCH 25, 2016
No hawk can carry off a 12-pound pet. No hawk can carry off a 3-pound pet. THE PETS THAT ARE IN REAL DANGER ARE THE ONES WHO ARE 12 POUNDS AND UNDER. THESE ARE THE PETS THAT HAWKS CAN SWOOP DOWN AND GRAB. DO NOT LEAVE YOUR PETS OUTSIDE WITHOUT SUPERVISION. The answer is: no. If you have a cat, keep it inside.
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Protect Your Pet, Love is Not Enough
4 The Love Of Animals
JUNE 26, 2013
We love our pets, but are we doing everything that we can to take care of their needs? New figures on vaccination published by the PDSA back up research showed that in the UK, half of pet owners forget to vaccinate their pets against preventable infectious diseases. Our Weird & Wonderful Pet Obsessions! – pet care'
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PetArmor Protection Promise.
4 The Love Of Animals
APRIL 11, 2012
Actress and rescue advocate Amy Smart is teaming up with the ASPCA for the PetArmor Protection Promise, a national campaign that will provide more than 20,000 flea and tick treatments to shelter pets from coast to coast.
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Pet Proofing Your Home Electronics
4 The Love Of Animals
OCTOBER 19, 2012
5 easy ways to keep your pets and your gadgets safe. Whether you’re concerned about man’s best friend getting caught up in your computer cords or your purr machine eating the buttons off of your stereo pets of all kinds need a little assistance when it comes to getting into mischief. Tuck wires out of sight.
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Pet Art
4 The Love Of Animals
MAY 21, 2009
While we haven’t had the pleasure of seeing their work in person, we do enjoy the style and idea of custom art to honor pets. Ron and Joe are best known for their Art Parts line of humorous, high-end clip art and stock illustrations, but now they offer their new pet product: handmade, one-of-a-kind, 3D constructed art!
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100 Pet Projekt
4 The Love Of Animals
MAY 20, 2010
Pet Projekt created the dogbols™, which are super sleek, 100% transparent polycarbonate bowls! We especially love the mat, and the protection it gives to the hardwood floor beneth it. Visit the Pet Projekt website for all the options and to view their other great products.
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Pet Doors
4 The Love Of Animals
AUGUST 7, 2012
The Top Techniques For At Home Pet Door Training, guest article from PetDoors.com. Pet doors are the perfect addition to any pet owner’s home. Not only do they help your pet keep its active lifestyle, but they also protect against accidental pet messes around the house. Right Size Matters.
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Good Idea: Sure Fit Pet Covers
4 The Love Of Animals
JULY 20, 2009
Here’s another great product idea for people with pets! We haven’t tried them out ourselves, but it makes good sense to protect one of your biggest investments, your furniture! Sure Fit Pet Covers ! Sure Fit’s brand new Pet Covers make it easy to keep your living room, bedroom, and car from going to the dogs.
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Pet-Safe Asbestos Hazard Advisory
4 The Love Of Animals
DECEMBER 9, 2010
Asbestos fibers pose a significant health threat to both pets and their owners. Please take proper steps to protect your pets and families. Asbestos is found in thousands of homes and buildings built between 1930 and 1980. Both direct and second hand exposure has been proven to cause mesothelioma.
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Earth and Pet Friendly Cleaning
4 The Love Of Animals
APRIL 13, 2011
April is becoming known as “Earth Month,” a time of year when many people look at ways they can make “green” choices to help protect the environment. Household cleaning products from Clean+Green are good for the environment and safe for use around your pets too.
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NaturaWorld Snuggletop Pet Beds
4 The Love Of Animals
JUNE 10, 2010
Snuggletop pet beds from Natura are so comfortable, you might just want to steal it from your dog and sleep on it yourself! It’s a great bed for any pet, back problems or not. It creates insulating warmth to keep your pet comfortable in both hot and cold seasons. Cover is removable for easy care.
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Do Not Feed Baby Birds Milk or Bread
10,000 Birds
MAY 23, 2014
While snakes protect their eggs, and may protect their young for a short period of time after they hatch, baby snakes are very soon on their own. Although it might look like they could have a pair or two lurking beneath all those chest feathers, they actually don’t.
Snuggletop Pet Beds from Natura
4 The Love Of Animals
JULY 3, 2009
Snuggletop pet beds from Natura are so comfortable, you might just want to steal it from your dog and sleep on it yourself! It’s a great bed for any pet, back problems or not. It creates insulating warmth to keep your pet comfortable in both hot and cold seasons. Cover is removable for easy care.
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100 Preparing Your Pet for Winter
4 The Love Of Animals
OCTOBER 16, 2009
The following is a great guest post from the folks at Pet Care Education! PREPARING YOUR PET FOR WINTER. However, before you start getting comfortable for the winter months, it’s very important that you first get your pet ready for colder weather as well. Good tips for the coming cold season. INDOOR OR OUTDOOR? FOOD & WATER.
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100 BBS Giveaway – Pet Fire Safety Awareness
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. Fireproofing for Pets. Pets aren’t always as careful as people. And the number one cause of these house fires?
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Three High Tech Pet Gadgets
4 The Love Of Animals
OCTOBER 10, 2011
As animal lovers, we sometimes go to extremes to not only pamper our pets, but to make life with our four-legged friends more enjoyable and healthier for everyone. We try to feed our pets the best food possible not only because we want them to be healthy, but to avoid high vet bills or the need for petmeds. Electronic Dog Door.
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A perfect birding rucksack: Swarovski BP Backpack 30
10,000 Birds
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
Each BP Backpack 30 is made of 41 recycled PET 0.5 BP 30 has zippers both in the front, like a standard rucksack, and in the back, like camera rucksacks. To strap my scope in comfortably ahead of the trip, I would open the back, but once in the field, to quickly take it out I would open the front zipper. If it is so good, what are the cons?
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PawNosh, beautiful pet bowls just waiting to be made.
4 The Love Of Animals
JULY 11, 2013
PawNosh pet bowls are made from recycled glass, and not only do they look amazing, they are tough too! The bowl carries a lifetime warranty against breakage (something pet owners can appreciate). Like I mentioned before, PawNosh bowls are designed and manufactured in the USA in order to preserve and protect U.S.
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An Open Letter to Outdoor/Feral Cat Supporters
10,000 Birds
MAY 8, 2015
Can you convince yourselves that your cat does not kill birds, when statistics show pet cats only bring home 23% of their kills? If you love your cats so much, why don’t you protect them? Can you talk about how much you love your cat, and ignore the shredded bodies of the birds it mutilates?
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5 Pet Projects to Bring the Family Together
4 The Love Of Animals
JUNE 26, 2013
Simple, constructive activities to make pets happier. Install a pet door. Stencil out a square of the appropriate size for your pet with a pencil and ruler, and then use a jigsaw to carve out your stencil. Make pet toys. The post 5 Pet Projects to Bring the Family Together appeared first on 4 The Love of Animals.
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Taste of the Wild Pet Food Giveaway!
4 The Love Of Animals
NOVEMBER 28, 2010
Taste of the Wild is an all-life stages food that is formulated to meet the nutritional needs of pets throughout all stages of life, from puppy and kitten to senior years. Taste of the Wild has recently launched new dog and cat food formulas!
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The Reva Situation
10,000 Birds
JUNE 3, 2021
People came to see what it was all about, with their children and pets, rambling around the green oasis for the first time. Once I observed a man walking his two small dogs here, passing by a perched White-tailed Eagle but looking down at grass and not noticing the largest raptor in Europe at all. Photo by Vesna Petrakovic.
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A Little Friarbird nest repair
10,000 Birds
NOVEMBER 3, 2013
It is general knowledge to our neighbour’s children that we “know about birds” and they have asked about all of our “pet birds” that fly around without cages and wonder how that works. The decision was made to reposition the nest in a good place not quite so high and more protected from the wind.
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The Return of Least Terns to the Gulf Coast
10,000 Birds
APRIL 18, 2017
There are a few simple rules to follow to protect the birds and their nests: Keep your dog on a leash – I love dogs, but sometimes their enthusiasm gets the better of them. If they are on a leash our pets are less likely to damage a nest. Are you going to be on a Least Tern-inhabited beach this summer?
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140 Nature Blog Network: A Eulogy
10,000 Birds
AUGUST 14, 2014
We (and, by then, this blog was a wonderful “we”) enjoyed a good volume of relevant traffic from toplists like the FatBirder 500 but had to jockey for position with forums, merchant sites, and even pet sites. We deserve our own toplist, don’t we? TL; DR, the Nature Blog Network has run its course.
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Sunbirds of Sepilok
10,000 Birds
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Palm oil plantations seem to cover most of the lowlands, with only a few protected areas offering more varied and undisturbed habitats. Sadly, the species is also among the many species kept as pets in Indonesia, despite the above-mentioned difficulty in keeping them alive. Still, Sabah is well worth visiting for these places alone.
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4 The Love Of Animals
JANUARY 25, 2012
If you have an older pet that is prone to fall off the bed, then get them one with the deep sides. A veterinary pet bed with an orthopaedic mattress, or memory foam mattress, is an excellent aid for the old or infirm dog. When you choose a new dog bed for your pet, why not get a matching blanket?
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Can Stewart Island become Pest Free?
10,000 Birds
AUGUST 22, 2012
Of particular interest would be the commitment of the islanders to give up having cats as pets. New Zealand faces massive challenges in protecting its species. It would also be the first inhabited island to undergo such a programme, which would have important implications of other places like Greater Barrier Island or the Chathams.
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Critter News
OCTOBER 20, 2008
I know that they provide an important service, but what kinds of protection do they have? This way, they can protect the dog and, in cases of abuse, take it back without any legal hassle. (I I couldn't find confirmation on the site, but read about them in Healthy Pet magazine.)
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4 The Love Of Animals
JULY 9, 2010
Always maintain a healthy, balanced diet for your pet. Poor diets contribute to a host of health problems, so it’s important to always feed your pet the best food on the market. It takes a bit of research, but learning the early symptoms of pet illness can save you hundreds or thousands of dollars in the long run.
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National Dog Bite Prevention Week
4 The Love Of Animals
MAY 16, 2010
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. Your dog’s instinct is to protect the family. Tags: events news pet care. Don’t approach a strange dog, especially one that’s tethered or confined.
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15 Australian Birds (Episode 1)
10,000 Birds
APRIL 25, 2022
On a side note, the bird is also kind of ugly, so maybe the chicks never seeing their father has a certain protective function. Though I usually do not mention this in public presentations, as kids (or fathers) might be present in the audience.
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Sleep Number True Silver Blanket
4 The Love Of Animals
SEPTEMBER 19, 2011
We all know that our pets love to be on our beds with us. At the very least, I am sure that we have all snuggled up with our pets on our bed from time to time. Not only is it so soft, with it’s 300 thread-count cotton sateen cover, but it has natural allergy protection which will never wash or wear out! I know I have!
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It’s Only Hygienic
4 The Love Of Animals
JANUARY 17, 2012
Pets are beloved creatures that become part of your family, but if you think about everything they do during their busy days, you may wonder how hygienic they really are. Keeping a pet’s hygiene up to date is vital not only for their health but to yours as well. Thankfully, cats are self-cleaning.
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100 5 Most Important Things to Know As A First-Time Dog Owner
4 The Love Of Animals
JULY 15, 2016
Who doesn’t love a companion that is sweet, loving, caring, protective, and totally cuddle-worthy? Well, for most of us, the ideal pet companion is a dog that is also dubbed as a man’s best buddy and we couldn’t agree more.
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100 When Choosing A Pup, Research ‘Breeds’ Results
4 The Love Of Animals
OCTOBER 26, 2011
After talking to the owner of the shelter however, I learned there was more to adopting little Chester, or any pet for that matter, than my love at first bark. While an instant connection is important, she said, there are many other factors to consider before taking your future pet home. Protect your pooch.
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100 5 ways to help the animal rescue efforts in Chile and Haiti
4 The Love Of Animals
MARCH 29, 2010
Most organizations aiding pets in devastated areas are not-for-profit. WSPA (World Society for Protection of Animals). We can help by donating bags of pet food, litter, or other supplies to these organizations, which may be filled to capacity in times of need. Adopt a displaced pet. Contribute to rescue efforts.
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4 The Love Of Animals
MARCH 24, 2010
Heart U Back also supports animal protection agencies on a global level, including Canada (OSPCA and BCSPCA), Australia (RSPCA), and the UK (RSPCA). From the site: The Heart U Back Collection of jewelry has been uniquely designed and created to express the heart-warming bond between pet and the pet owner.
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Burning Bunnies in Sweden
Critter News
OCTOBER 13, 2009
The targeted rabbits are the unwanted inhabitants of capital Stockholm's parks, which are culled to protect the shrubs and trees which they gorge on. Many of them are domestic pets released by uncaring owners which then go on to breed. In Sweden, the way they deal with rabbit problems is to shoot them and burn them for fuel.
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4 The Love Of Animals
JULY 17, 2009
According to the Environmental Protection Association (EPA), typical household cleaning products and air fresheners are one of the leading contributors to poor indoor air quality. Clean+Green® are the only eco-friendly aerosol pet cleaning products on the planet. Clean+Green permanently cleans pet stains and eradicates odors.
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100 Crypton Doodle Dog Bed from Designer Doggy
4 The Love Of Animals
MARCH 12, 2010
The Crypton pet beds are perfect for pet owners who like to keep things clean, but want it to be simple to do. Crypton will fast become every pet owners new best friend, as it is easy to clean and helps reduce odors. They offer tons of fun and useful items, from beds and leashes, to clothing and toys, and everything in between.
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100 Handbags are a Dog’s Best Friend
4 The Love Of Animals
JUNE 11, 2009
Tails are sure to wag on Friday, June 12t h as Luna Boston hosts “Doggies + Bags,” a special benefit party for the Companion Animal Protection Society (CAPS). From 4-7pm, Bostonians are welcome to bring their pooches by Luna Boston’s boutique at 205 Newbury St.
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Man Kills Goldfish in Domestic Violence Attack, Gets Probation
Critter News
OCTOBER 15, 2009
I hope she has some kind of protection against him. From Pets News. A 27-year-old man who attacked his ex-girlfriend and killed her pet fish has been sentenced to two years probation and a psychological evaluation. Who knows what the next step could be? PORTLAND, Ore. —
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