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By A StewartApr 25, 20111 topic

Taking Heartworms Seriously

As the weather continues to warm up, with it comes the wonderful return of our dreaded enemy, the mosquito. With them comes the return of the threat of heartworms for our furry companions. If aren't familiar with what heartworms actually are, here's a brief description from "Heartworms are a species of roundworms and live in the arteries of the lungs and heart and the blood vessels surround both." Needless to say, this is a significant danger that can potentially be fatal t

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By A StewartApr 7, 20111 topic

Happier with More

Regardless of whether you prefer dogs, kittens, guinea pigs, frogs, or gerbils, one thing is certain, animals bring a wonderful dimension to the home and family. According to the Humane Society, approximately 40% of animal owners own more than one pet. We're not talking about cat herders, but just people with 2-3 companions as part of the family. While having multiple pets can be a great dynamic for family life, it's not often as easy as one would think. Avoiding Neglect M

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By A StewartApr 7, 20111 topic

Scratch Scratch Here...Parasites are on their way.

Are dogs and cats like people when we hear the word "lice", and start scratching at the sound of fleas or ticks? With the start of spring one of the worst nightmares of every pet owner is on the horizon: Flea & Tick Season. Even if your pets are kept inside 100% of the time, as we start opening our homes, fleas and ticks can still make it inside and on our pets. When your cat sits in an open window, if there are plants close enough to touch the screen, she can get ticks. As

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By A StewartFeb 22, 20111 topic

Are You Accidentally Harming Your Animal Companion?

The ASPCA released their report on the top 10 toxins for pets in 2010. Pet owners think of some of the items, but not all; here's what was in the list: - Human Medications - Insecticides - Rodentcides - People Food - Veterinary Medications - Chocolate - Household Toxins - Plants - Herbicides - Outdoor toxins While the chemicals are items most pet owners are at least conscious of, some are not so obvious. We often don't think of human food, chocolate, and plants as

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By A StewartDec 30, 20101 topic

Keeping Christmas Safe For All

Happy Holidays from Advantage Pet Center. With Christmas just a few short days away, safety for your pet should be starting to percolate to the top of your mind. One of the dangers our animals face every year is the inevitable opening of presents. Even if you try to keep your dog or cat in a different room while you enjoy this time with your family and friends, there are still inherent dangers. Wrapping Paper Catch While it is fun, at times, to play catch with your dog wit

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