By SUSAN WAGNER, DVM MS So many people are having a rough time of it right now. They are distracted, agitated, and nothing seems to be going their way. It’s no wonder, given the current events around the world. All…
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By TENA PARKER CPDT-KA, SUCCESS JUST CLICKS DOG TRAINING There is a very big difference between being positive and being permissive when it comes to dogs. Having rules and routines are an important part of living happily with canine companions. …
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By KRISTEN LANE DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS Ten Things You May Be Surprised to Learn About the Western PA Humane Society 1. The clock is NOT ticking. The adoptable animals in our shelter never have a time…
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By DR. DOUG KNUEVEN, DVM, CVA, CVC, CVCH Dry cat food is the very worst thing anyone can feed a cat – no matter how natural it is said to be. Studies show that kitty kibble causes a mild dehydration…
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BY TODD M. ERFOURTH, DVM, DACVIM VETERINARY ONCOLOGIST AT PVSEC Every dog lover knows that our furry kids often like to play rough. At one point or another, injury is bound to happen; but when should lameness raise concern for…
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By ANN YEAGER The Animal Rescue League Shelter & Wildlife Center has a rich history filled with many triumphs and heartaches, beginning in the early twentieth century. During all the events that have occurred throughout the years, there have been two common…
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By DR. DOUG KNUEVEN, DVM, CVA, CVC, CVCH Nutrition is the basis of health. To build and run a healthy body, both wholesome raw materials and appropriate fuel are needed. We have been led to believe that processed pet foods…
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By SUSAN WAGNER, DVM MS One of the most controversial topics surrounding our pets is animal communication. I remember when I first heard about the concept of talking to animals. I was a practicing neurologist, and an internist friend told…
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By BURTON PATRICK TOTAL PET STORES Aquatics is one of the most instructional and educational hobbies on the planet. It teaches us about environmental issues through a basic understanding of water chemistry. There are thousands of animals that we can…
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By BERNADETTE KAZMARSKI No animal likes to spend time in a cage. Any shelter will tell you that an animal who has spent time prior to adoption in a foster home is much more likely to be adopted and be…
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