Black Cat Awareness Month: 6 Reasons to Adopt a Black Cat October is officially designated as Black Cat Awareness month....
Food Aggression in Dogs: Management
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Guarding (possessiveness) is a natural, normal behavior for dogs. Some dogs will guard any valued item or space: their food,...
Holiday Gift Guide for Cat and Dog Lovers
Show your pet pride and support MAARC when you shop. Give when you gift: If you make a purchase from...
Support MAARC While You Shop: 5 Ways to Help #MakeaMAARC
Hello from the Maryville Alcoa Animal Rescue Center! Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, and Giving Tuesday holiday...
Reasons to Adopt a Senior Cat
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Adopting an older cat can bring a lot of joy to your household. If you see a senior cat in...
Fireworks and Dogs, Cats and Other Pets
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Fireworks and Dogs, Cats and Other Pets For many people, the Fourth of July means fun and relaxation —...
Itchy Dog: Causes and Treatments
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Do you have a dog who’s constantly scratching? The itchy dog is one of the most difficult problems to assess...
Caring for Diabetic Cats
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Diabetes mellitus in cats is an endocrine disorder caused by decreased production of the hormone insulin by the pancreas. The...
FeLV Cats: FAQ
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What is FeLV? FeLV stands for feline leukemia virus. As the name implies, it is a...
Diabetes in Cats: Types, Treatments and Prognosis
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Diabetes mellitus in cats is an endocrine disorder caused by decreased production of the hormone insulin by the pancreas....