Mitt Romney has made us well aware that driving with your dog on the roof of the car is a faux pas -- but what about once you have your pup inside the vehicle? New Jersey is reminding us that sitting inside isn't safe enough: pets need to buckle up.
Under state law, NJSPCA officers can stop a driver they believe is improperly transporting an animal -- and they plan on making such stops, and subsequent ticketing, a priority. "You wouldn't put your...
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Pets can pick up respiratory infections from infected animals at kennels, pet day care, or neighborhood visits. Most of these infections in pets are caused by viruses, which do not survive for long periods outside the body.
Respiratory infections in pets are usually divided into upper respiratory and lower respiratory conditions. Upper respiratory infections affect the eyes, nose, and/or throat, including the trachea (windpipe). Lower respiratory...
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Be prepared. If you've seen skunks near where you live, heard stories about friends' pets getting skunked, or caught the unmistakable waft of skunk on a warm breeze, you should probably stock up on deskunking tools now, rather than get caught empty-handed.
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Here are a few tips for the best possible housing for your hamster. Its housing should: be made of strong metal to be escape-proof, as hamsters can gnaw through wood, plastic and soft metals. include a secure lid and solid-bottom flooring.offer at least 150 square inches of floor space with a cage height of at least 6-10 inches.include a nesting or hide box with deep litter for burrowing.be placed in optimum temperatures of 65-79 F, with young maintained...
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Pretty much any dog owner will sing their pup's praises, boasting that he or she is an invaluable member of the family who improves everyone's quality of life. Surely it must be an exaggeration, according to the nay-sayers, aka, the dog-less. Just as each owner claims to have the "cutest" pooch, the virtues of ownership must be subject to bias.
But not so, according to study after study after study! The benefits of dog ownership and their...
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Have you ever wondered about the little motorboat inside your cat? My friend noticed that his cat purrs when he is stroked and has always wondered why and how he does it. He always thought of it as a sign of contentment, but I informed him of the scientific theories that attempt to explain this feline phenomenon.
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FREE downloadable PDF files providing a comprehensive review of some of the most timely pet health topics: Allergies, Fleas, Summer Safety Hazards, and Vomiting and Diarrhea.
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