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Oct 31, 2019
How backyard chickens make fascinating, low-maintenance pets, with fresh, organic eggs produced close to home being just one of the benefits.
Jun 28, 2019 ● By Karen Shaw Becker
Antibiotics for pets can carry considerable downsides, so it's worth exploring natural options like herbs, homeopathy and nutritional interventions with a holistic or integrative vet.
May 31, 2019 ● By Marlaina Donato
Many pet owners know that applying chemical pesticides and fertilizers to lawns can harm their pets, but some “natural” alternatives like vinegar and cocoa mulch can also hurt them.
Apr 30, 2019 ● By Kajsa Nickels
The CBD market explodes with pet products that treat the same ailments humans use it for, including relief of pain, inflammation and anxiety.
Mar 29, 2019 ● By Karen Shaw Becker
Adorable as new kittens are, they need the right conditions, from bedding to food to scratching surfaces—and a proper introduction to their new home—to thrive.
Mar 04, 2019 ● By Sandra Murphy
Because they’re built lower to the ground, our dogs and cats can pick up seasonal allergens on fur from grass, weeds, pollen, lawn chemicals and fleas.
Jan 31, 2019 ● By Sandra Murphy
Essential oils can be soothing and healing for dogs and cats but some oils can actually cause harm, so it’s wise to consult expert sources first.
Dec 27, 2018 ● By Sandra Murphy
The popular explosion of grain-free dog foods has left vets concerned about food quality and owners worried about possible nutritional outcomes.
Nov 30, 2018 ● By Sandra Murphy
Holidays can turn dangerous for pets due to the presence of tinsel that can be swallowed, tree water containing preservatives, and table food that’s toxic to animals—and other hazards.
Oct 31, 2018 ● By Karen Shaw Becker
Massaging helps a dog to breathe more deeply, enjoy better blood and lymphatic circulation, and relax and de-stress, especially during palliative care.
Sep 28, 2018 ● By Sandra Murphy
Innovative options now exist that honor a pet’s remains in an earth-friendly, biodegradable fashion using alkaline water, seeded pods or a manmade ocean reef.
Aug 31, 2018 ● By Karen Shaw Becker
If family members love cats but they bring on sneezes and watery eyes for someone, consider simple strategies that make it possible to keep everyone happy.
Jul 31, 2018 ● By Sandra Murphy
Like humans, pets can face physical and mental challenges, but fresh approaches are giving our beloved animals fuller, happier days.
Jun 29, 2018 ● By Jeffrey Smith
Skyrocketing cancer rates among dogs can most likely be traced to GMOs in their pet foods and Roundup toxins sprayed on lawns, say veterinarians and other scientists.
Jun 29, 2018
Pet food being grown in a start-up laboratory would slash land use by 99 percent and produce 90 percent fewer greenhouse gas emissions.
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