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Protect Your Pet by Preventing Parvo kvbc.com It was just two years ago that a major Parvo outbreak at the Lied Animal Shelter killed dozens of dogs. Now, valley vets are warning pet owners about the deadly virus since cases typically increase during springtime. News 3′s Dan Ball explains what Parvo is and how you can protect your four-legged friend. Kathi Milley’s 18-week-old Doberman, Zora, is recovering from Parvo. Like many dog owners, Kathi didn’t know what to look for. “Later in t

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EAST LIVERPOOL – The Citizens for Humane Animal Treatment (CHAT) group held a pet owners’ seminar at Coffee Fusion & Tea Co. Saturday, covering a range of topics from basic pet care to what to do if a pet ingests a toxic substance.

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One Pet or More? Susan NC Price – Chicago Pets Examiner For most of my life, I’ve been a one-pet-at-a-time person. Mostly that has meant one dog, although for a decade or so our family had one cat. OK, a couple of years in the middle of the one-cat period included a couple of gerbils, but the cat thought of them as self-motivated amusement, not fellow pets. And so did I, pretty much. Cute little beasts but I didn’t really bond. I’ve heard arguments both ways, single pet or pair-at-le

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Thanks to Lori & Barb from Superior, Mt What is the Most Popular Dog Breed Among Young Hollywood Starlets? Helena Sung – Pet News Examiner If you guessed the Chihuahua or Yorkshire terrier or even the poodle, you’d be warm. But in a highly unscientific study based purely upon empirical evidence (i.e., paparazzi photos), it appears that a certain “designer dog” has gained popularity among young Hollywood starlets. The Maltipoo, a cross between a Maltese and toy or mini

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Caring For A Puppy by Gerald McNicholl To get your puppy off to a good start, schedule a veterinary check-up within the first 48 hours of bringing it home. You can then get a clean bill of health, a schedule for future vaccinations and spay/neuter surgeries and advice on food, training, parasite preventatives and trainer recommendations. What to consider before getting a puppy? * Investigate the breeds and mixes. * Ensure you are familiar with the breed’s adult size & personality traits.

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