Author: Esther Johnson
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How To Avoid, Find and Eliminate Ticks
Ticks are vile creatures – the very idea of them makes many people squeamish. However, as a dog or cat owner, it is important to be made aware of how ticks can harm your pet. Learning about the risks and how to avoid these little pests will help you better protect your dog from injury…
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Declawing Your Cat: Is it Unethical?
Over the past few years, the practice of surgically removing a cat’s claws has become more widely regarded as an unethical choice. Declawing a cat is not the same as a human clipping their fingernails. Claws are part of the bones deeply imbedded into a cat’s paws, and the nerve endings surrounding the claws themselves…
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Feral Cats
Not many people are familiar with the difference between a stray cat and a feral cat. Strays are felines that were once owned, but have been abandoned, lost, or have escaped from their homes. Feral cats on the other hand, are erstwhile domesticated cats that have fully acclimated to surviving on their own, and have…
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Taking Care of Kittens: Playtime & Safety
Kittens are undeniably fragile creatures. They have tiny paws, delicate bones, and make sounds that resemble more of a squeak than a “meow.” How do you bring something so frail into a large environment? What should you be wary of in the home, and how can you keep the kitten protected? How should adults and…