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Dog Bites Child: How to Prevent this Scenario
Children can have the most amazing relationships with dogs if both are taught how to properly interact and respect...
Understanding Spay and Neuter
Spay and neuter. You’ve likely heard these terms before — especially if you have pets. Choosing to have your...
Christmas Holiday Dangers for Pets
Though the holidays can be an exciting and enjoyable time for people, they can be problematic for some of...
Shy Dogs and Cats: How to Help Timid Pets
“Shy” is a word that many people use to describe dogs and cats who are fearful. Most often this “shyness”...
Cat Not Using Litter Box: Causes and Solutions
Is your cat not using the litter box? Cats stop using their litter boxes for a variety of reasons, including...
Pet Store Puppies: Why You Shouldn’t Rescue One
Because it’s sad to see pet store puppies in cages, many people want to “rescue” them by buying them. While...
Overweight Dogs and Cats: Pet Obesity Risks
By Dr. Patti Iampietro, Best Friends veterinarian Obesity in pets is an increasing health risk to our companion animals, specifically...
Senior Dog Care: Caring for Older Dogs
As happens with humans, dogs often slow down both physically and mentally as they get older. Caring for an aging...
Puppy Mills: Tough Life for Dogs
The following is a feature story that appeared in Best Friends magazine. By Elizabeth Oreck Every year at this time,...