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Brush Up on Oral Health with Petco’s Free Pet Dental Event
January 26, 2012 • Health & Wellness
Eighty percent of dogs and seventy percent of cats show signs of oral health disease by age three. In honor of February’s National Pet Dental Health, Petco™ is helping proactive pet parents take care of their dog or cat’s dental health by providing free oral health seminars. The event, which is sponsored by Greenies, NutriDent and TropiClean, will demonstrate how to prevent dental plaque and...
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Top Ten Most Frequently Reported Poison Dangers for Dogs in 2011
January 25, 2012 • Health & Wellness
The veterinarians at Pet Poison Helpline have perused their records for 2011, and determined the “Top Ten List” of potential poisons in our homes and yards that were the most commonly reported during 2011.
“Each year we examine our records to determine what contributed to the most calls from pet owners and veterinarians,” said Justine Lee, DVM, DACVECC and associate director of veterinary...
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Get ready for National Dental Health Month for Pets
January 24, 2012 • Health & Wellness
Just as regular dental check-ups and teeth cleanings are important to the well-being of pet parents, year-round dental care is essential to the healthy lives of our furry friends. As dental visits are scheduled, the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS), a nonprofit trade association dedicated to promoting the welfare of animals, reminds pet parents on the value of taking care...
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Dogs need year-round flea and tick protection: The natural botanical way
January 23, 2012 • Health & Wellness
A Dec. 8, 2011, press release issued by East Brunswick, N.J. law firm Green & Associates, LLC announcing additional class action suits against makers of pesticide-based “spot-on” (topical) flea and tick products has prompted Naples, Fla.-based Ark Naturals CEO Susan Weiss to recommend pet owners to use natural botanical alternative to effectively control fleas and ticks.
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Osteoarthritis and dogs
January 19, 2012 • Health & Wellness
By Amanda Grei, guest writer
Osteoarthritis is a common problem for canines just as it is us humans. So looking after their joints, just as you would your own, is crucial.
Does my dog have osteoarthritis?
The symptoms of osteoarthritis may be mild to begin with, but left untreated they could get progressively worse. You may notice your dog has slowed down or is showing signs of weakness and...
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How to Help Pets Lose Weight and Win Big With Alison Sweeney of The Biggest Loser
January 12, 2012 • Health & Wellness
Did you know that one out of every two pets are overweight?
It was revealed as part of the launch that 54 percent of America’s pets are overweight, putting them at risk for heart disease, diabetes, and a shortened life span. In terms of survey results, the chubbiest pet cities were Los Angeles at number one, followed by Washington D.C., Chicago, Minneapolis, and San Francisco.
When Alison...
