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For Pets’ Sake: Domestic violence and animal cruelty

The recent death of a family cat by a military member under protection orders from his command to…

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For Pets’ Sake: A pet’s lament: Gimme shelter

“If I don’t get some shelter oh yeah, I’m gonna fade away,” Mick Jagger said so eloquently. He…

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For Pets’ Sake: Vaccination basics

Since 1796, when Edward Jenner first injected an eight year old boy against smallpox using material from cowpox…

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For Pets’ Sake: Why pet dental care is important

More than 85 percent of dogs and cats older than 4 years have dental issues. Every dog that…

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For Pets’ Sake: Why does my cat get sick?

This is one of the most common concerns that owners of cats bring to me. It’s such a…

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For Pets’ Sake: Purchasing pet medications online

Any pet owner knows that prescription medications for pets can be expensive. Even the non-prescription trade name products…

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For Pets’ Sake: Flea facts you should know

Most pet owners don’t think that we have much of a problem with fleas in the Pacific NW.…

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For Pets’ Sake: Take your dog to the park

Every dog needs a mission in life. I was given this maxim long ago by a dog trainer,…

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For Pets’ Sake: Diarrhea in dogs

If you are a dog owner you have had to deal with diarrhea at some point in your…

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For Pets’ Sake

Should you consider pet health insurance? The costs of veterinary care for your pet are not getting any…

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For Pets’ Sake: Litter Box Blues

A cat who won’t use its litter box is the most common feline behavior problem pet owners struggle with. …