What is FIV? FIV stands for feline immunodeficiency virus. FIV typically causes a weakening of the cat’s immune system. It...
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Lost Pet: How to Find a Lost Dog or Cat
If you’ve lost your pet, don’t waste any time. Begin your search as soon as you notice that the animal...
Understand Pit Bull Myths and Facts
Knowing fact from fiction saves lives, Whether you already know and love a pit bull terrier or haven’t had the...
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...
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...
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,...