Make the Fourth fear-free for your pet
Ease your pet's stress
The Fourth of July is the ultimate summer holiday, a celebration not only of America’s history and traditions, but also of family, food and fireworks fun.
But while we may love our pyrotechnics, pet lovers always need to remember our midsummer spectacular is no holiday for many of our animal companions.
While… [ read more » ]
Canine churchgoers: Opening the pews
- As churchgoers enter the sanctuary every Thursday at the Underwood Hills Presbyterian Church in Omaha, Neb., some may sniff their fellow parishioners. An occa… [ read more » ]
Two dogs, five kids: Is harmony possible?
Q: Can you help a first-time dog owner do the right thing? We have friends coming to visit, and they are bringing their 10-month-old boxer with them. We have … [ read more » ]
Take two: Now's a great time for feline adoption
If you’ve ever thought about getting a companion for your cat, there’s no time like now. Kittens are everywhere, and healthy, well-mannered adults are also in g… [ read more » ]
Any bite can be a true emergency
Accidents happen even to the cautious. One disaster that’s all too common in a multipet household is a biting incident between a predatory animal (cat or dog) a… [ read more » ]
Plant poisons to watch for
The Veterinary Pet Insurance Co. recently analyzed the more than 400 claims it received in 2008 to find which plants and plant products proved most likely to po… [ read more » ]
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