IN a recent conversation with dog-owning friends of mine, it was suggested to me that, as a man living alone in the city, it might be a good idea to get a canine companion of my own. I explained to them in polite terms that, while I respected their decision to own a dog because, …
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Jan 12
Apartment Therapy
I was wondering the same thing but for a gorgeous leather couch which my cat previously ignored, but now recently is using as a scratching post (despite having three other posts which he loves!).I bought a suede slipcover bc I read that cats hate the feeling of suede, but I was hoping someone had an …
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Dec 31
Fur-So-Fresh Groominator Dog and Cat 2 in 1 Deshedding Tool, Wet And Dry Hair – Grooming Shop – Pet Supplies Store
This Fur-So-Fresh is perfectly awesome! We use it on our cat. She’s a finicky feline so we didn’t know how she’d take to this, but she LOVES it! She can’t get enough of it LOL She loves it so much she can’t keep still, purring like crazy. It’s so funny to watch her. I think …
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Dec 07
Cat Allergies – Are You Allergic To Your Cat?
Some people are allergic to pets, animals in general or just their own cat in specific. this can become trying if you are living with a family cat that the rest of the family could not bear to become separated from. so, if you cannot swap your family cat, you will need to learn how …
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Nov 14
Pest Control: Field Mice and Natural Approaches to Eliminating Them
As it starts to get colder here in the northeast part of the country we have to be particularly careful about protecting our homes from field mice. in this article we look at some low and no cost solutions that may work to eliminate field mice from your home. These little creatures get cold just …
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Nov 10
Letters: Man’s ‘dominion’ over animals just cruel
By Letters to the Editor for Wednesday, Nov. 9 Posted: 6:51 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011 Where in God’s name does it say man should sacrifice animals? Apparently, many religions can offer a specific response to this question and think nothing of routinely slaughtering ("bleeding out") a wide range of innocent albeit unwilling victims. it seems the Supreme being has …
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Nov 08
Donna Vickroy: Disabled pup Bentley gets his new wheels
Donna Vickroy dvickroy@southtownstar.com | (708) 633-5982 October 12, 2011 8:26PM Bentley, a St. Bernard pup, recently received a new wheelchair from Chew on This pet store in Frankfort. | Supplied photo PAWS is at 8301 W. 191st St., Tinley Park; (815) 464-7298; pawstinleypark.org For more information about Walkin’ Wheels, visit walkinwheels.com Article Extras Updated: October …
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Nov 07
Winter Shaving Options in Cat Grooming
Sometimes cats need to be shaved in winter months due to: owner allergies matting easier maintenance for the owner medical issues with the cat Groomers have options for the length of hair left on the cat’s body. In winter, never have a reverse #10 shave. It’s almost surgically short and leaves no protection whatsoever for …
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Nov 05
The Challenges of Cat Grooming
Fortunately, cats are natural groomers. They clean themselves much of their waking hours. They are able to clean themselves by using their tongue and teeth. Long hair cats, however, have more difficulty in keeping themselves free of matted fur. Grooming your cat may be one of the most difficult activities you ever pursue. The one …
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Oct 30
Kill Fleas Fast
1. Confirm your pet has fleas. Do a visual inspection. Fleas are tiny and resemble a speck of black pepper and their eggs look like a tiny grain of salt. if you have noticed your pet licking their behind more than they normally do they probably have fleas because fleas like to hang out around …
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