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The risk may be remote, but many shelters and rescue groups halt the adoptions of black cats around Halloween, and increase their screening process. Because of the historical connections of black cats to bad luck, “witches” and rituals, black cats are at risk of being picked up for simple party props or even ritual sacrifice […]

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As the weather cools down, you’ll need to bring in your plants. And that could  spell trouble for your pets.
If you have a cat, you know they like and even need a little greens, but many houseplants are toxic to cats.
Note that lilies, in particular, are extremely dangerous to felines, while in some cases, just […]

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It’s not just pet food we have to worry about. Flame-retardant chemicals that are in everything from carpeting to furniture may be responsible for a dramatic increase in hyperthyroidism in cats, according to an Environmental Protection Agency study.
The chemicals, known as polybrominated diphenyl ethers or PBDEs, were introduced around 30 years ago, for use in […]

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It’s definitely tick season. In early spring, we spotted an engorged tick in our home, fidgeting around on the carpet. We can only assume it came from our dog Zoie, after it fed on her… If you haven’t done so already, now is the perfect time to protect you and your pets from ticks and the many diseases they can carry. Lyme Disease is the most common tick disease to spread among pets. Although many dogs exhibit no outward evidence of Lyme Disease infection, there is some visible signs, such as arthritis and lameness, often accompanied by loss of appetite and depression.

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