Author: Esther Johnson
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Breaking Bad Habits: Keeping Your Cat off the Kitchen Counters
Some cat breeds are so sociable, that they like to be a part of whatever you are doing. If you are reading, they like to snuggle on your lap; if you are cooking, they like to sit on the counter with you. What may have begun as a sweet display of devotion quickly becomes an…
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Mistakes Pet Owners Make When Feeding Cats
Cats can be persnickety eaters. But making sure a feline receives the proper nutrients is up to the pet not the cat. From overfeeding with certain products to underfeeding with others, here are some of the many mistakes pet owners make in food department. Read these reminders of what not to do when you are…
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Felines and Fish Tanks
Cats are natural hunters. With incredible eyesight and razor-sharp focus cats will wait patiently for their prey, or stalk them with dauntless devotion. This is great news for rodent-ridden residences, whose inhabitants want their cats to be good “mousers;” but those who own a beautiful array of exotic tropical fish might find this fact a…
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How To Protect Your Dog From Thieves
Not every neighborhood has a fur-obsessed villain like Cruella DeVille stalking dogs, however pet theft still does occur. A survey conducted by the American Kennel Club showed that there were over 500 reports of canine thefts in 2013 alone, which is over a 30% increase from 2012. With domestic pet thefts becoming more common, dog…
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Fur Farming in China
Is it possible that people like the fictional fur-crazed Cruella DeVille actually exist? Most countries are taking great strides to limit animal pelt trade and fur farming; the practice was made illegal in the United Kingdom in the year 2000, and the European Union has work hard to restrict family-owned fur-farms. However, there are many…
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Cat Sneezing: Allergies or Illness?
Some of the most popular videos on the internet are clips of kitties doing funny things. Mixed in with the videos of cats chasing bugs and lasers, or falling and tumbling, are clips of cats sneezing. This is adorable to witness, and seeing a pet sniffle or sneeze periodically generally occurs without raising any concern,…
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7 Things You Can Do to Extend Your Dog’s Life
Since most dogs sustain a cheerful demeanor, it can be difficult to tell if there are things we can do differently to improve their lifestyle. Once the essential requirements for a happy canine life are covered (through nutrition, exercise, play, toys, training, healthcare, and other elements of pet care), there are a few minor adjustments…
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Recent Elephant Poaching Incites Fear About Terrorism
For the last three years, the elephants inhabiting Zakouma National Park in Chad have lived in peace and security. One of the most remote and well-guarded African national parks, Zakouma stretches over 1,150 square miles on the southern end of Chad. Reinforced with frequent surveillance flights, hunters have not successfully killed any elephants since 2012,…
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Tips on Preparing a Dog for a New Baby
Adding a family member is a serious adjustment for everyone involved. Whether a new pet or a new person, everyone must make room for and accept the challenges and changes that come along with the new arrival. One of the biggest transitions a family can have is the addition of a newborn baby. Schedules shift,…
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Why Do Cats Urinate Outside the Litter Box?
Much to the frustration of the diligent cat owner, some feisty felines will urinate outside of their litter box. Not only does this create an unsightly (and unsanitary) puddle of stench but it also leaves their handler perplexed as to what may have caused this strange outburst. While the bizarre behaviors of cats are nothing…