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The Far Reaching Effects of Pain and Discomfort

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Look beneath the surface; let not the several quality of a thing nor its worth escape thee. ― Marcus Aurelius, Meditations Pain is a very common medical issue that can create or exacerbate behavior problems in our animal companions.  We must be aware of this.  Labeling behavior as "acting out" or "misbehaving" is not going to …

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Five Fall Toxins!

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5 Toxins to be Aware of This Fall Reminder: If your animal eats something poisonous, call your veterinarian or the Pet Poison Helpline immediately. The sooner an animal poisoning is diagnosed, the easier, less expensive, and safer it is to treat your animal family member! Pet Poison Helpline: 1-800-213-6680 Email: info@petpoisonhelpline.com Fax: (952) 852-4601

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Petting: to stroke, caress, fondle, or pat an animal affectionately I can certainly do without that "F word", but you get the idea of what petting is. We all love to pet our animals. It makes us feel good. It relaxes us, and it increases our mood. But what exactly is it doing to, or …

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