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This article was originally published in September of 2014. According to an article I ran across recently, veterinarians at the highly regarded Colorado State University James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital do not recommend feeding raw diets to pets. This is disappointing, but not surprising. Many veterinary schools tend to gloss over the entire subject of nutrition, leaving it up to a handful of major pet food industry players to conduct seminars for st …

If you’re like the majority of people owned by a cat, pilling little Fluffy – otherwise known as trying to place a tiny, hard object into the mouth of an unwilling creature with sharp claws and teeth – is not something you look forward to. If you’ve never had to do it, you’re probably thinking it’s not a big deal. In fact, it’s the people who’ve attempted this feat in the past that recoil in fear when their kitty’s veterinarian hands them a bottle of pills or a diet …

Emergencies can happen anytime, and it's best to be prepared. With pets, there are some important things you should keep in mind.Having an emergency bag handy with the things you may need is always a good idea. Should you need to evacuate, please take your pets with you. Making sure someone will be able to take care of or evacuate your pets if you are not at home is of utmost importance.Many shelters will not accept pets, so deciding where your pet will go ahead of time in the event of an emerge …