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Wendy Diamond

National Dog Bite Prevention Week – Safety Tips!

  Have you ever come face-to-face with a slightly more aggressive dog, or found yourself feeling threatened by an animal?It is important to know how to act in those situations, which is why this upcoming week (May 17-23) is National Dog Bite Prevention Week! Put on annually by the American Veterinary

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Ensuring Your Pet’s Safety During an Emergency

  The Ready campaign, initially launched in response to the terrorist attack in 2001 and expanded after Hurricane Katrina, outlines the basic steps to being prepared. It includes information in three categories: Ready America, which is tailored for individuals and families; Ready Business, which is intended for small businesses; and

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Wendy Diamond

The Miracle of the Needle

How to help your pet feel better when traditional medicine is not enough.   Dex, the schnauzer,    was having trouble walking. The eleven-year-old also had a history of liver problems, which made his owner, Sally Hinkle, wary of using traditional arthritis medication. Sally Hinkle’s 11-year-old schnauzer Dex was having trouble walking

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