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Visiting Bird Service: Avian “Pet Therapy” Cheers Seniors

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You may have heard of nursing homes or assisted living facilities bringing in dogs and cats to give their residents a little “pet therapy.” Scooter is now getting on in years and has suffered health setbacks. But what about birds? One enterprising New Orleans-area bird rescuer is doing just that.

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Another Reason to Keep Your Cats Indoors – Bears!

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Some cats, like my Aunt Bonnie and Uncle Paul’s pet, Pippa, are not bright enough to realize that, you know, that’s a freaking bear!

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Sneeze Prone? Top 5 Dogs for Allergy Suffers

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population has pet allergies, mainly to dogs and cats. Once in the air or on surfaces, it can even take several years for the effects of a deceased pet’s dander to fully diminish. You also need to make sure that you brush your pet and bathe it often to remove excess dander. Hypoallergenic dogs do exist. Grey Hound.

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NaturaWorld Snuggletop Pet Beds

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Snuggletop pet beds from Natura are so comfortable, you might just want to steal it from your dog and sleep on it yourself! Our dog, Baby, has suffered from back and hip problems since the day she was born. It’s a great bed for any pet, back problems or not. Cover is removable for easy care.

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Pet Safety During Home Improvements

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Simple tips to keep pets happy and safe while you work. Infants and pets can present an interesting challenge when you want to get some repairs or remodeling done around the house and the dangers aren’t always obvious. Get your pet to safety before starting work. Get your pet to safety before starting work.

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Snuggletop Pet Beds from Natura

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Snuggletop pet beds from Natura are so comfortable, you might just want to steal it from your dog and sleep on it yourself! Our dog, Baby, has suffered from back and hip problems since the day she was born. It’s a great bed for any pet, back problems or not. Cover is removable for easy care.

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Itchy pet? Food Allergies May be to Blame

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We love this infographic about possible food allergies in pets. It’s important to remember that our pets can suffer from a lot of the same things we humans do, including food allergies. As always, if you suspect a problem with … Continue reading → The post Itchy pet?

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