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Pet Care

Talk2theAnimals Book Kiosk Feature

March 7, 2009

Got pets? Dogs and/or cats?  Then you will find Dr. Pitcairn’s New Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats a must for your library.  It’s a hefty book, a paperback with 464 pages.  Originally published 20 years ago, it has sold over 400,000 copies. Prevention is the key to having a healthy pet.  [...]

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February: Adopt a Rabbit Month

February 7, 2009

Looking to adopt a family pet?  Have you thought of adopting a rabbit?  February is Adopt a Rabbit Month.  Here’s some information to help you decide if adopting a rabbit is right for your family. Life expectancy of a rabbit is 5-15 years. Rabbits need daily care and interaction with their humans. Rabbits are indoor [...]

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February: Dental Month for Pets

February 7, 2009

Dear Animals: Did you know that February is dental month for you?  What?  You say you don’t know why there needs to be a dental month? Well, actually, it’s probably given an official month more for us humans:  so we can remember to take you to your vet and have your teeth checked.  You know, [...]

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Animal Communication Brainteaser: When is a Pet Not a Pet?

January 23, 2009

That question popped into my mind the other day: “When is a pet not a pet?”  It was quickly followed by, “What exactly is a pet?” and “Who are we humans to make pets of other species?” Nice reflective questions for a cold MN afternoon. I started my search to discover what exactly a pet [...]

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Animal Communication and Alternative Modalities

January 11, 2009

In my book, a perfect world for the animals would consist of a blend of animal communication, training and medical support.  I envision it as a triangle, with each leg of the triangle being one of the practices.  When one leg is faulty, the triangle can come tumbling down.  Just like Humpty Dumpty. I find [...]

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Our Aging Animals

January 7, 2009

The other night my 15-year-old dog Teddy started pacing, a very unusual behavior for him.  He simply could not get comfortable – he tried the couch, his kennel and his favorite place, under the bed.  He would stay for a few minutes, then get back up and pace.  He carried his tail between his legs, [...]

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Pet Preventive Care and the Economy

December 29, 2008

During this economic downturn, people are looking for ways to save money and to use money more prudently.  It seems like everything is fair game for budget cuts, including our pets’ health care. The temptation may be great to make budget cuts around pet health care; for instance, cutting back on preventive care and wellness [...]

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Winter Pet Care

December 26, 2008

Pets get cold too during the winter, and it is so important that we take extra special care of them during this frigid time.  Here’s a video that gives some winter pet care tips.  Just remember, if it’s too cold for you, it’s too cold for them! Harmony, Janet Roper Back to the Blog

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Dog Park Tails

December 17, 2008

Hey Ho, Teddy here!  Dog pals, have you noticed that I’ve been adding a lot to this blog lately?  Pretty neat, huh.  I might even have to change the title of my posts, cuz I’m writing about more than going to our dog park!  HA!  But I have important things to say, and I’m asking [...]

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What to Look for in a Vet

December 13, 2008

My four legged family consists of three cats, two dogs and one horse.  Of that, three are senior citizens, two are middle aged and Rave, the youngest cat is still in adolescence. You can imagine my vet bills – especially with a horse named Ima Real Investment?  However, it is important for us animal parents [...]

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