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 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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Did you know that City of Pittsburgh residents can receive up to five cat or dog spays and neuters—absolutely free—through the City of Pittsburgh Spay and Neuter Program? By BERNADETTE KAZMARSKI Free Cat or Dog Spay/Neuter Program for City of…
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Ben Roethlisberger Foundation (BRF) has provides police and fire departments in Pittsburgh and in the cities and surrounding areas of each regular season away game during the Steelers season By BERNADETTE KAZMARSKI Since 2007 the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation (BRF) has…
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For years dominance was believed to be the cause and solution for behavior problems in dogs. LILIAN AKIN, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA Given the popularity of the program Dog Whisperer, I think the issue of “dominance” should be addressed. Most of us…
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