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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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FIDO Friendly Magazine Reveals Top Ten Items for Dogs in Winter
January 25, 2012
Ah, the perils of winter: snow, slush, sleet, ice, frigid temperatures, and rock-salt laden highways and byways. The human variety can bundle up, slather on some lip balm, protect exposed skin, and venture out into nature’s cold bounty well-prepared.
Fido, on the other hands, needs some help in the stay protected and keep warm department as the mercury drops and snow falls.
Here are our top ten...
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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...
