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Fur Babies Rule!

Five expert tips to help you prioritize your pet’s health

June 2, 2023

BPT A healthy pet doesn’t happen by accident. Even a dog or cat without preexisting health conditions needs their owner’s help to live their best life and maintain their well-being. Check out these five tips from pet experts at Purina who explain how to prioritize your pet’s health to keep your four-legged companion happy and…

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A ‘PBGV’ wins Westminster dog show, a first for the breed

May 12, 2023

ABOVE PHOTO: BUDDY HOLLY, A GRAND BASSET GRIFFON VENDÉEN, competes in the hound group competition during the 147th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Monday, May 8, 2023, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. Buddy Holly won “best in hound group. “(AP Photo/Mary Altaffer) ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK  — This…

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Scooby doobie don’t: Discarded joints pose hazards for dogs

May 5, 2023

By Bobby Caina Calvan ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — Bondi, an 8-month-old toy poodle, had just returned from a walk when he began stumbling. His head wobbled and soon he could barely stand, so his owner, Colleen Briggs, rushed him to the vet. The good doctor quickly made a diagnosis: Bondi was stoned. On his…

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New survey shows many love their pets more than people

April 20, 2023

BPT If you’re like many pet parents, your pet means the world to you and is an important part of your family. And you’re not alone. A new survey found that nearly one in six respondents tell their pet they love them more often than they tell their partner. This Pet Parent Pulse Survey, commissioned…

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Expert tips for welcoming a kitten

March 31, 2023

FAMILY FEATURES Fostering kittens and cats has risen in popularity during these unprecedented times, and many pet lovers are becoming fosters to help overcrowded animal shelters. Fostering a kitten can be a fun and exciting time, but it may also come with a learning curve.  Among the 43% of respondents to a Royal Canin survey,…

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Spring checklist for pets: Six ways to keep your pets happy and healthy

March 3, 2023

FAMILY FEATURES Warmer weather means it’s time to spring clean, get grooming and prepare your pets’ diets to support them through the season. Keep your furry friends happy and healthy this spring with these six tips from the experts at Zesty Paws, an award-winning pet supplement brand: Give skin and coats a little TLC: Many…

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New pill treats diabetic cats without daily insulin shots

January 27, 2023

By Jonel Aleccia associated press When Mark Winternheimer’s 12-year-old tabby cat was diagnosed with diabetes last year, the treatment was daunting: twice-daily injections of insulin, an implanted monitor and frequent visits to the vet. Despite their qualms, Winternheimer and his wife, Courtnee, of New Albany, Indiana, learned to give Oliver his shots. “For us, they’re…

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