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Cool Chow: Icy Treats for Hot Summer Days

Jun 30, 2016 ● By Sandra Murphy

With a little time and ingenuity, we can ease our furry friends through the heat with homemade icy preparations of fruit, veggies and poultry.

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Hot Days Are Hard on Pets: How to Prevent, Detect and Treat Heatstroke

May 31, 2016 ● By Shawn Messonnier

Pets such as bulldogs and rabbits are particularly vulnerable to heatstroke, but we can cut the risks by taking preventive measures and knowing what to do if a pet is overcome.

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Stressed-Out Pets: Natural Ways to Calm Fear and Anxiety

Apr 29, 2016 ● By Sandra Murphy

Life as a beloved American pet might seem ideal, but 70 million of our cats and dogs are medicated for anxiety and depression.

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Horse Rescue: Caring Homes Sought for Aging and Abandoned Horses

Mar 31, 2016 ● By Sandra Murphy

Elderly, ill and neglected horses need space and loving hands to ensure their survival and happiness.

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Well-Mannered Cats: Simple Ways to Get Kitty to Behave

Feb 29, 2016 ● By Sandra Murphy

If a house cat pounces on guests, throws up or pees in places other than the litter box, don’t despair—practical solutions can turn a cat into a paragon of virtue.

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Bird-Watching for Beginners: Start with a Bird Feeder and Binoculars

Jan 29, 2016 ● By Sandra Murphy

Starting with a bird feeder, binoculars and app, we can thrill to the medley of birds in our backyards and wildlife refuges.

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The Right Vet for Your Pet: Animals Thrive with Gentle, Safe and Natural Approaches

Dec 29, 2015 ● By Shawn Messonnier

Holistic medicine is just as nourishing and effective for our pets as it is for humans.

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Sentient Beings: New Zealand Enacts Bill Recognizing Animal Intelligence

Nov 30, 2015

A pioneering law formally recognizes that animals can feel pain and stress and so bans the use of animals for cosmetics testing.

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Eat, Bark and Be Merry: Healthy Holiday Treats for Our Pets

Nov 30, 2015 ● By Sandra Murphy

Sure, it’s tempting to slip food scraps to our pets from our groaning holiday tables, but it’s much healthier to cook them up special treats.

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Animal Friends Soothe Autistic Children: Relief for Stressful Social Situations

Oct 30, 2015

If they play with a guinea pig before reading in front of other children, autistic children suffer significantly less social anxiety, Purdue University researchers have found.

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