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What Causes Lyme Disease in Horses

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If you’ve ever gone hiking in the northeastern United States, you’ve probably had someone remind you, “Check yourself for ticks!” After all, ticks can carry a myriad of diseases, including the infamous Lyme disease. Just like humans, horses are susceptible to tick bites and, therefore, to Lyme disease. While this isn’t the most common equine…

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Hyperthyroidism in Cats: What is it?

fluffy gray cat with green eyes in nature
As a cat lover, you want to understand everything you can about your feline friend’s health and wellness.  Hyperthyroidism affects about 10% of senior cats, so it’s an essential issue to keep on your radar.1 Hyperthyroidism describes a hyper or overactive thyroid. It can occur in humans, cats, and canines alike. The thyroid plays a…

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Pet Sitting Instructions

Pets have a way of quickly evolving from mere companions to beloved family members, with all the trials, tribulations, and great stories that come with that distinction. However, unlike human family members, a dog or cat never reaches an age where they’re capable of taking care of all of their own needs. Sure, they may…

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Do Cats Know Their Names?

The love affair between cats and their owners goes back thousands of years – in fact, research has shown that felines began cohabitating with humans approximately 9,500 years ago. In ancient Egypt, there is an inscription on the Royal Tombs at Thebes that reads, “Thou art the Great Cat, the avenger of the gods, and…

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Tips & Tricks For Camping With A Puppy

Owning a puppy – especially for the first time – is an experience unlike any other. And for anyone who loves the great outdoors, bringing the family pooch on a camping excursion is an exciting prospect. After all, what’s better than exploring nature with a man’s best friend? From sunny days by the lake to…

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Is Hand Sanitizer Toxic To Dogs?

As 2020 winds down, there is unfortunately no shortage of new Covid-19 cases popping up in the news. Although the general population continues to wear masks, limit interactions with one another, practice social distancing, and use hand sanitizer liberally, the novel coronavirus remains a cause for concern for people around the world. However, pet parents…

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Why Do Kittens Bite: Understanding (& Correcting) Your Kitty’s Behavior

Ask nearly any cat owner if they’ve been bitten by their pet at one point or another and the chances are pretty high that the answer is “yes”. While this doesn’t necessarily mean their feline companion was acting out, it is important for pet parents – especially first-time kitten owners – to understand the psychology…

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Why Do Cats Knead Their Paws?

For cat parents, the following scenario is all too common: the family kitty jumps up on the sofa or bed where his humans are sitting, and begins to rhythmically knead his front paws on a pillow – he may even purr his little heart out while doing so. Whether the cat is kneading his paws…

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How to Create Your Own DIY Dog Park At Home

It goes without saying that in 2020, dog owners – and their pets – have witnessed a LOT of firsts in the wake of COVID-19. From the health risks incited worldwide to daily game-changers in our routines (like hand sanitizer flying off the shelves and nationwide toilet-paper shortages), people have had to adapt on a…

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Is Ice Bad for Dogs?

When temperatures rise, humans flip on the air conditioning and reach for a cold drink to help them cool off. Dogs may not have these luxuries on demand, so loving pet parents try to help them out in other ways – such as haircuts and mesh dog beds, and plenty of water in their bowls.…

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