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5 Practical Tips to Help Your Overweight Dog! There is an obesity epidemic in America - and it’s not just humans that are dealing with it. According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, more than 50% of cats and dogs in North America are either overweight or obese. That means an estimated 100 million of our furry, cuddly, wonderful pet friends are facing a serious health issue that can affect the length and quality of their already short lives. Whether it is the cause of overly processed commercial dog foods or heavy-handed feeding practices, something's got to give. It's...

March 23 is National Puppy Day - Here Are Five Ways to Celebrate They’re small, excited, and sometimes fluffy. No one can deny the utter cuteness of a puppy: just look at their tiny paws and wagging tails! In 2006, Pet & Family Lifestyle Expert, author, and animal behaviorist Colleen Paige founded National Puppy Day to celebrate the most adorable of our four-legged friends, while also raising awareness on puppy mills and ethical ways of adopting. So, we’re bringing you five ways you can celebrate with your pup today. 1. If you have a dog, give them a special treat...

Training Dogs as a Group or Individually? What could be better than owning a dog? Answer: Owning several dogs! If you own a dog, the chances are you will eventually succumb to temptation and get another canine companion…or two. This raises an interesting doggy dilemma, because discipline is even more important in a multi-dog household, but how do you go about training more than one dog? Should you train the dogs as a group (or pack!) or as individuals? The short answer is to start by working with individuals, and as each dog becomes confident with the basics, move to...

A Pet Owner’s Guide to Rabbit Breeds Thinking of getting a pet? If you don’t have time to walk a dog or the space to keep a cat, then consider getting a rabbit. Rabbits are officially the third most popular pet in the US. With so many wonderful rabbit breeds to choose from, each with a distinct personality, these compact critters are the perfect pet for apartment dwellers. Bunny Basics Before considering which of the many rabbit breeds is best for you, it’s best to be aware of a few bunny basics. Although each has their own personality, beneath the...