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<title>Audrey Frederick - EzineArticles Expert Author</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Through the years I have been active in promoting Women's Tennis, real estate, dabbled in radio and enjoy being a wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Animals have always played an important part in my life along with maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle. One of my main goals in life is trying to educate people in the the care of their animals and the importance of once you make a commitment to be a pet parent you keep that promise. My other goal is to provide people with information regarding ways to keep healthy and maintain a healthy lifestyle. ... ]]></description>
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<title>My Dog is Having Puppies! Now What?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:58:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most of us really do not know too much about a female dog having puppies and so I thought I would gather some information so that if you ever have to care for a pregnant female dog, you will have some knowledge of what to expect and do. A female dog comes into heat (or an average sized dog) about every six months and for large dogs about every 8 to 10 months.]]></description>
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<title>Ear Mites in Dogs</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 19:49:35 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It is very important that if you "think" your dog/cat has ear mites that you contact your vet at once.  Even though there are over-the-counter treatments available there are other ear infections that could be causing your dog to scratch its ears.]]></description>
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<title>The Airdale Terrier According to Sadie!</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:02:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are looking for a dog that is intelligent, non-shedding, easy to train, and devoted, this is a breed you should check into.  Many owners say this is the only breed that "baby sits," This dog is naturally alert, is an excellent watchdog that can be trained to perform all the duties of a working police dog.]]></description>
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<title>Sadie's Thoughts About Rabies</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:22:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Very rarely has rabies been contacted without an actual bite.  It is believed the saliva of an infected animal transmits the disease through a bite that breaks the skin. It is possible, but extremely rare that infected saliva or nervous tissue could be transmitted to an open wound or into a mucous membrane (eyes, nose, mouth.)]]></description>
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<title>Introducing Sadie, The American Bulldog!</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:16:30 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As a change in menu (so to speak) and to add a little humor as well as giving you some information on cats and dogs, My Grand dog, Sadie and I have decided to do a series of articles. Sadie is a very smart girl and has a great deal of insight into the world of dogs, with a little knowledge of cats.]]></description>
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<title>Fat Cats</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 07:09:59 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Overfeeding, lack of exercise and too many treats are the culprits.  The extra weight is as detrimental to our pet's health as being overweight is to our health.]]></description>
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<title>Raising Kittens (Feral Kittens and Orphan Kittens)</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/2614591</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:32:37 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A pregnant feral cat will have its kittens in a fairly remote and hopefully safe place.  Unless a human accidentally stumbles across the spot where the kittens are hiding it will be a while before anyone will see them and sometimes it will too late to try and catch them in an effort to rehabilitate them.]]></description>
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<title>Would Your Put Your Pet in an Oven?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:02:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Leaving your dog in a car during the summer months is like putting your pet in an oven with the temperature turned up.   Yes, at first it is just barely warm, but within a few minutes the temperature in an oven can reach its peak. The same thing happens in a car, quicker than you think.]]></description>
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<title>Feline Acne</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:25:22 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[All along you thought that only adolescents get acne and here I am about to educate you on the fact that cats get "feline acne," too.  Granted it is a condition that is usually harmless, but it can get ugly and should command a bit of your attention.]]></description>
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<title>There Are No Bad Cats! (Behavior Problems and How to Solve Them)</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:29:42 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, there are no bad cats.  Cats are just unique.  They live in a cat world and do what cats do, no matter what you try to say or do to convince them to adjust to your world.]]></description>
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<title>Common Household Items Can Be a Threat to Your Dog!</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:51:46 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Even in the cleanest and seemingly safest house or apartment can lurk a health threat for your dog.  There are many common household items that we all keep around, that can be a threat to your dog, either making it sick or causing death,]]></description>
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<title>Helpful Hints For Keeping a Multi Dog Household Clean</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/2490307</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:17:53 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Everyone knows that if one dog is fun, two will be more fun that is until you have to clean up after them.  Many multi-dog households have made some advantageous changes in their household decor to accommodate their canine pets.]]></description>
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<title>Should I Get This Puppy?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 22:41:43 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most of the time we ask, "how much is that puppy in the window" without thinking about what kind of dog is it going to grow up to be? Very few of us take the time to do some research and reflection on what life will be like with a certain kind of dog. Looking for a puppy takes time and work, but by doing so you will find the breed that is most suited to you and your lifestyle.]]></description>
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<title>Trying to Discover Where Fido Comes From!</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/2450519</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 07:55:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It is not "how much is that doggy in the window," as it is "where did the doggy in the window come from?"   In researching the history of dogs, I found almost as many opinions as there were people to ask.  You would think in this age of DNA, computers and high tech technology that the true story of dog history would be easy to track. Apparently, this is one time the "cat" has it over the "dog," as cats can be tracked back as far as 11 million years ago.]]></description>
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<title>An Easy Way to Fit a Dog in Your Life</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:38:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are many people who would love the experience of having a dog in their lives, but feel they are not ready at this time, to make a life long commitment. So how can someone have a dog in their lives and not commit to a life long experience?]]></description>
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<title>Dogs Cannot Always Get Along!</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:52:30 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In most households where there is more than one dog, people find that they can live quite nicely without any serious arguments. However, once in a while a dispute arises that has to be dealt with tact and some discipline.]]></description>
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<title>Your Cat May Be Suffering in Silence!</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 16:34:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Cats have a natural instinct to suffer in silence. Cats can be hurting and unless you are alert to your cat's behavior you may never know it has a problem until it becomes too late to do anything about it. One of the silent causes of a cat's suffering is degenerative joint disease (DJD). According to current research this is happening to cats more than most people realize...]]></description>
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<title>Prostate Problems in Dogs!</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 19:30:42 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I realize this seems like a very odd problem to talk about regarding dogs.  However, many of my readers have male dogs that they use for breeding and though it can affect neutered dogs, too, it is more common in "intact dogs" and is worth taking the time to remind pet owners of this problem.]]></description>
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<title>Lyme Disease in Dogs and Humans</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 07:34:13 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It is summer time and that means walks in the woods, camping and all those glorious trips on nature trails enjoying the sights and sounds of nature.  However, lurking in some areas there lies a nasty tick that can cause both humans and animals an opportunity to become very ill.]]></description>
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<title>Is Declawing Necessary?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 09:44:23 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Declawing is an area that causes a great deal of contention among cat owners. Some people feel that declawing is the only way to go if you have an indoor cat; while others feel that it is a very inhumane way to treat an animal.]]></description>
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<title>Dealing With Lumps on Your Dog</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 22:04:40 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Those of us who have dogs know that from time to time we will feel a lump somewhere on our dog's body that seems to appear from out of nowhere. Most of the time they are nothing more than a harmless cyst, an accumulation of fat or a swelling caused by a minor injury.]]></description>
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<title>Can Your Dog Be Suffering From Post Traumatic Stress Disorder?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/2274908</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 09:09:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We seldom if ever think of our dogs suffering from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but they can and do.  Most of the time we think our dog is being stubborn or just plain hard to get along with not realizing that a certain occurrence may have upset the dog and it needs to be treated with kindness and consideration.]]></description>
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<title>Camping With Your Dog!</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/2217209</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 09:20:36 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Having a dog gives you an abundant supply of opportunities to do many activities that you cannot do with a cat.  Most of us think of walking our dogs, going to the Dog Park, possibly boating (with proper equipment) and swimming as activities we can do with our dogs.  But, how many of us have thought to taking our dogs camping with us?  Dogs make wonderful camping companions as long as you preplan your trip.]]></description>
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<title>Nutrition and Cats!</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/2187953</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 09:27:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Now what do we feed our cats?  Here is a subject that has so many pros and cons I could fill up 10 to 15 pages and still not come to a convincing conclusion.  It boils down to commercial processed food versus natural foods plus the question do we feed our pets vitamins and supplements, too.]]></description>
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<title>Playing is Important For Your Puppy or Dog!</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 14:43:25 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Playing is as important for your dog as breathing and eating. In order to have a dog that is properly mentally and physically developed, it is essential that play is part of its growth process. Without a chance to play, whether it is with people, other dogs or even just a puppy playing with itself, a dog will not grow into a fully developed adult dog.]]></description>
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<title>Common Joint Disorders in Dogs</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/2148398</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 10:55:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A happy dog is one that can jump, run and play all day long.  However, some dogs/puppies have joint problems that need to be tended to and if caught early enough can be repaired with few problems.]]></description>
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<title>Cat and Kitten Diseases</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/2112485</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:44:55 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are many cat and kitten diseases, far too numerous for me to go into at this time, plus the fact I am not too knowledgeable in that area.  For now I am going to touch upon some of the more common illnesses your cats may face and ones I am more familiar with.]]></description>
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<title>Feeding Bones to Your Dog</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/2082278</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 11:26:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I have always felt that feeding a dog a bone was the same as giving a child a cookie. Dogs love bones and kids love cookies, at least in my home.  Well, suddenly there has come a controversy over feeding dogs raw bones.]]></description>
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<title>Your Dog and Diarrhea!</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/2063240</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 14:36:06 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Diarrhea is not a thing we prefer to talk about, but it is a common problem in dogs.  Diarrhea is something we do not like to clean up after and it is a condition that not only makes us, the caregivers unhappy, but our dogs, too.]]></description>
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<title>The Art of Being You!</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/2055030</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 15:20:14 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are like me, you love life and living.  Granted there have been times when I have been so down in the dumps, a hole to China would have been closer and there have been times when I thought the tears would never stop I have been so discouraged and/or filled with sorrow.]]></description>
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<title>Getting a Kitten 101</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/2027518</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 16:24:54 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are a "first time" cat/kitten caregiver there are many things you need to know plus there will be many problems you might have to face in this long-term relationship.  My objective in writing this is to make the journey a safe and happy one for you and your cat.]]></description>
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<title>Work on Your Odds For Living a Healthier Life!</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/2018795</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:16:50 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Just about every time we pick up a newspaper or a magazine we find a do or don't article regarding our health.  There are articles on preventing cancer, heart trouble, high blood pressure and many more aliments.  On other pages you will find an equal number of articles telling you what is wrong with most of the food we eat.]]></description>
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<title>Understanding Your Senior Dog!</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/2013184</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 15:01:48 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Becoming a senior happens to all of us, from the days we attend school, to the day we become a senior citizen and it happens to our dogs, too. Dogs also grow into that "golden age," which requires some understanding by their owners.]]></description>
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<title>Separation Anxiety in Dogs!</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1988516</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 08:17:24 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Being alone is not something we all enjoy, most of us enjoy the company of others or our pets. But being alone for the most part does not bring on an anxiety attack in most humans. However, in some dogs being alone is a fate worse than death? ]]></description>
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<title>Things You Should Know and Possibly Don't!</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1975872</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 09:02:11 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In response to a discussion I had with my husband about "sleeping computers" and other appliances left on I decided to do some research on some of the simple things that fill our life. There are many things we should know about call it trivia, if you will, but these little tidbits can often times become life changing strategies.]]></description>
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<title>What If Your Dog is Hurting?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1950002</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 09:43:32 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Our dogs do not have the benefit of talking about the pain or even telling us where it is they hurt.  The dog may yelp for a moment or limp if need be, but that is about the extent of our knowledge.  So how do we know when our pet is hurting?]]></description>
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<title>Keeping Closer Family Ties!</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1935321</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 10:08:52 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The pace in which we live our lives in this current world at times seems faster than the speed of sound and many times our families suffer. When it comes to keeping our families close, we know deep inside our hearts what works, but too often the hustle and bustle of life gets in the way.]]></description>
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<title>Dogs and Kids</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1898433</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 09:47:32 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Kids and dogs, ice cream and cake, peanut butter and jelly are all combinations that go together so well.  Each one can disappear by eating it, with the exception of kids and dogs. This is the combination that can create joy or be a sheer disaster.]]></description>
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<title>Dog Grooming at Home!</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1847317</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:36:21 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Grooming your dog at home is really a great experience; it gives you the opportunity to bond with your dog.  Dogs love attention and you as a pet parent can enjoy the feeling of comfort that a dog gives when it knows that it is loved and cared for.]]></description>
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<title>Take a 60 Second Break!</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1837692</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:28:35 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The holidays are over and the New Year has begun. The current situations in our world are a time of stress and tension. We are all concerned with the state of the economy and many are concerned with their current employment situations.]]></description>
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<title>Kitty and Its Claws</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1784174</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 08:48:53 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As a rule we do not think of a cat's claws very often, unless it scratches you or does some damage to the furniture. We almost never think of a cat's claws are growing too long, but they can if the cat is an indoor cat with no place to scratch.]]></description>
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<title>You Cannot Buy Happiness, But You Can Work at It!</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1761625</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 10:11:21 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Happiness is something you cannot buy at the grocery store or at the smartest of boutiques, it is something that we all strive to have, but it takes work to achieve.  Happiness is a gift you have been given by the Universe and it is up to you to pursue it.]]></description>
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<title>Cats and Human Food</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:26:36 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many articles have been written about what not to feed dogs in regard to human foods, but I have not come across very many articles containing information regarding cats and human foods.  So with the help of the Internet and some outside research I have come up with some interesting information.]]></description>
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<title>The Beginning of a Dog's Relationship With You!</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:47:25 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Understanding your dog's behavior may seem like a complex job, but in reality it really isn't. Dogs are pack animals, they are social creatures, they enjoy other dogs and enjoy human companionship.  It is natural for a dog to give of its love and to want love in return.]]></description>
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<title>Pudgy Puppies and Fat Dogs</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1698754</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:08:40 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Did you know that between 30 - 40 % of all the cats and dogs in the United States are overweight? Who is to blame?  The cats and dogs or their human care givers?  You guessed it, we are.]]></description>
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<title>A Knowledgeable Caregiver Leads to a Happy Healthy Cat!</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1678207</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:11:59 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What is a healthy cat?  Knowing the difference between a healthy cat, one that is "off its feed" or one that is really ill can sometimes be the difference between life and death for a cat.]]></description>
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<title>Cat Or Kitten - Either is a Good Choice!</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1655371</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 08:08:59 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Whether you are a newcomer a (a person who has never had a cat) or an old cat person (not considering age), let's explore living with a cat. A cat is not a dog, so do not expect the cat to behave like a dog, spinach does not taste like mashed potatoes, they each are their own thing.]]></description>
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<title>Looking For Tomorrow - With the Mind of Yesterday (Part Two)</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:53:08 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[People with a memory loss or any of the other warning signs of AD generally find it hard to realize they have a problem and if they do recognize that they might, they resist it for as long as they can.  The warning signs may be totally visible to members of the family or friends, but convincing the person affected to see a doctor could be a tough job.]]></description>
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<title>Looking For Tomorrow - With the Mind of Yesterday (Part One)</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1640312</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1640312</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:22:56 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Looking for tomorrow with the mind of yesterday may seem like a strange title for an article, but in the world Alzheimer's that is how many live their lives.  The memories of yesterday seem vivid and clear, while things of today and tomorrow are vague and unreal.]]></description>
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<title>Are Vitamins and Supplements Necessary For Cats and Dogs</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1636305</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1636305</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:48:15 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Since our pets no longer head for the woods to find their source of food, they too, need additional "health insurance" by means of vitamins and supplements.  Not even the very best canned or dry food made for cats and dogs is perfect.]]></description>
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<title>What Are Puppy Mills?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1632283</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1632283</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 08:04:56 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Soon it will be time for the jingle of bells, the little man in the funny red suit and thoughts will be turned to what shall I buy for the loved ones on my list. In many homes the thought of a puppy crosses the mind of a parent, especially if, throughout the year, there has been whining and begging for a puppy.
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<title>Dogs and Allergies</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1615700</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:22:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We as humans can have a variety of allergies, allergies to food, pollution, dust and just about anything else imaginable.   Well, our wonderful family dog can be allergic to things too and it may take us a while to finally figure it out.]]></description>
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<title>Feeding Your Dog - Good Feeding Habits</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1605568</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1605568</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 07:54:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We humans understand the purpose of good nutrition. We know that food plays a very important role in our lives.  We eat for pleasure, for energy and to maintain our health.  Well, choosing the right food for your pet is equally important.]]></description>
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<title>Are We in Hot Water and Do Not Even Know It?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1580091</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1580091</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 09:47:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Staying healthy means keeping an active mind, along with practicing some good health rules. Good health does not just happen, it requires due diligence on our part and here are a few thoughts on how to do it.]]></description>
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<title>Kennel Cough - Can We Treat It</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1575181</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1575181</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:06:17 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Kennel cough is as common for a dog, as a cold is for humans.  Where do they catch it? The same place we catch our colds, from being around other dogs.  Can  it be treated?  Certainly!]]></description>
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<title>Pets and Halloween!</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1565955</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1565955</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:59:29 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The ghosts, goblins and other strange creatures will soon be knocking at our doors for the yearly "trick or treat" adventure.  And what an adventure it can be for your pets, these strangely dressed creatures can be scary to your dog or cat, so I urge you to prevail on the side of safe keeping when it comes to your animals.]]></description>
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<title>Potassium - Why Do We Need It?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1565692</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1565692</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:36:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Potassium is found in many of our foods.  It is a dietary mineral that is classified as a primary electrolyte.  It is necessary for many of our bodily functions and without it even death can occur.]]></description>
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<title>Keeping Your Cat's Ears in Tiptop Shape!</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1548280</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1548280</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:49:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ears are meant for hearing and are a necessary part of our lives and that of our cat.  Cats rely on their ears for a variety of reasons.  Keen hearing was a form of survival when cats were living in the wild.  With a little effort on your part, you can keep your cat's ears in great shape and kitty will be ever so grateful.]]></description>
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<title>A Vitamin Deficiency You Never Thought You Had!</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1536250</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1536250</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:49:25 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are like me, you feel that you take reasonably good care of your health and diet.  I take a handful of vitamins every day and eat what I consider a good balanced diet.  I have very few medical problems, the most serious being, high blood pressure, which is well under control.  So why did I end up in an ambulance heading to the hospital?]]></description>
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<title>The Cat - An Ultimate Athlete!</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1532278</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1532278</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:13:33 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We all are aware that cats can move and move rather swiftly.  We know that they are considered cunning and great hunters, but what most of us do not know is why are they can move so easily.]]></description>
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<title>Thinking - How Do Dog's Do It?  Part Two</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1518792</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1518792</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 10:32:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the course of writing articles on cats and dogs, I have been asked many times, "do our pets have emotions?"  My answer to that is a resounding yes.  Back in the "old days" it was thought that animals did not have emotions or any type of feelings at all, however, science has now proven, what we pet owners knew all along, that our pets do have emotions.]]></description>
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<title>Thinking - How Do Dog's Do It?  Part One</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1518775</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1518775</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 10:31:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are like me, you really do not spend much time wondering about how your dog thinks or if it thinks at all.  You are aware that certain things get your dog's attention and other things make it behave in a certain way, but in all honesty, we rarely give much thought to the "thinking our dogs do." So if I have aroused your curiosity, read on  to see how dogs think.]]></description>
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<title>Cushings Disease and Your Dog</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1501110</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1501110</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 08:03:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Not too long ago, I did an article about Cushing's disease and its relationship to cats and after much research decided, that dog owners needed to be alerted to this disease, also.  What is Cushing's disease?  Read on and find out.]]></description>
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<title>A Bird's Eye View of Your Dog's Urinary Tract!</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1495912</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1495912</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 09:06:18 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most of us that own a dog believe that dogs were born to be a peeing machine and we never give much thought to what is involved in making that machine work.  So today, we are going to have a little history lesson on a dog's urinary tract, what makes it work, and what happens, when it does not work.]]></description>
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<title>Are You Building a Good Relationship With Your Dog?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1488637</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1488637</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 13:33:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Building a solid relationship with your dog is easy and it is worthwhile.  Dogs are great companions and offer us, the humans, such unconditional love; all they want in return is a little human kindness.  The amount of time it takes to build a good relationship is so small, it takes so little effort and the returns you will get are so great, you will wonder why you did not think of these things sooner.]]></description>
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<title>Pet Wills, Trusts and After Care</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1459007</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1459007</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:18:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most of us do not spend too much time thinking about our pet's care after we have gone on or become disabled and cannot care for them.  We all seem to live in a world of "that's not going to happen to me." Unfortunately, we do die or become disabled and we do have the fore thought to leave a will or trust for our loved ones, the human kind, but seldom give a thought to our beloved pets.]]></description>
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<title>Indulgence May Be Healthy!</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1465854</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1465854</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 08:55:57 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Being healthy does not have to be a sacrifice.  Indulging in some of the things you love, just might be healthy and will make life so much sweeter.   The stress and strain of today's living with prices soaring to new levels almost on a daily basis, we need to sit back and enjoy some of the things we have heard were bad for us.  Guess what?  It was an ugly rumor.]]></description>
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<title>Learning the Alphabet!</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1450161</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1450161</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:34:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If a sense of learning is instilled in your child at a relatively early age and it keeps on being developed as the child grows, it is as if they have their own special suit of armor.  It is protection against whatever fate has in store for them.]]></description>
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<title>The Real Tomato Story</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1443354</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1443354</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:59:36 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How many times in the course of eating a vegetable or fruit have you ever wondered about the person who tried it first?   How daring were they to try it and how did they know it was good to eat? I have had those thoughts so many times, I have lost count and one of things I have thought about has been the tomato.  So, in an effort to satisfy my curiosity and maybe yours, I am going to tell you the "real tomato story," whether you want to know it or not.]]></description>
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<title>Kids, Teachers and School - Solving the Problems</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1423860</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1423860</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:35:23 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Changes are very hard on children when they have to leave their old school and friends.  Trying to fit into a new circle of friends can be heart breaking for many children and in some cases lead to friendships that you do not desire your child to make.]]></description>
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<title>A Common Eye Disorder That Can Lead to Blindness in a Dog!</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1410439</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1410439</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:29:26 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There is a common abnormality that can strike any dog, though certain purebreds are most prone to it.  It is called entropion a situation in which the eyelid rolls inward.  It can happen to either the upper or lower eyelid or both.  This causes a very painful eye irritation and can result in a perforation of the eye, causing removal of the eye itself.]]></description>
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<title>Don't Stress Over Your Dog's Small Fatty Tumors!</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1401332</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1401332</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:30:59 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Dogs seem to acquire small fatty tumors almost as easily as they find smelly things to chew on or roll in.  It seems to be a "dog thing," almost like we find a gray hair when we least expect it.]]></description>
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<title>Why Do Cats Groom?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1382083</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1382083</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:18:32 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Bet you never wondered, why your cat grooms itself.  More than likely you thought "the silly cat does not have anything better to do."  Not true!  There are some very good reasons for the whole cat grooming process.]]></description>
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<title>Helping Your Dog Get Slim!</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1379564</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1379564</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 10:42:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Canine obesity is the nation's number one nutrition-related pet health problem.  More than half the dogs in the United States are overweight and of that number at least 25 percent are obese.  Obesity in dogs is the fourth leading cause of canine deaths]]></description>
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<title>Do Dogs Need to Play?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1354191</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1354191</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:37:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Play sessions with other dogs is important because if the dog does not associate with others of its kind, it will soon "de-socialize" and lose its ability to interact with other dogs.  Dogs need to know the joy of playing and associating with other dogs, it helps to remove some of the stress that most dogs feel as a result of their own daily lives.  Yes, dogs do feel stress and need to release it.]]></description>
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<title>Your Cat and Its Kidneys</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1344332</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1344332</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:38:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Our cat, Mr. Whiskers, lived for 8 years after he was first diagnosed with chronic kidney failure.  We kept him on a high protein diet and he was active and lively until a day or two before his death at the age of 18 years.]]></description>
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<title>Arthritis - A Dog's Painful Enemy</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1324795</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1324795</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:07:53 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you suspect that your dog has the first stages of arthritis, talk to your vet about beginning treatment.  X-rays will not pick up the early stages of arthritis, they only will confirm the problem, after the cartilage damage has already occurred.]]></description>
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<title>Are You Thinking of Becoming a Holistic Dog Owner?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1316154</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1316154</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 11:11:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Basically holistic care should take into consideration the age, breed, general health and the lifestyle of the dog, along with the commitment, the owner is willing to make.  Holistic treatment focuses on the whole dog as well as any health problems the dog may have.]]></description>
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<title>The Importance of Sterilizing Cats!</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1295028</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1295028</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:11:53 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Numerous articles have been written about the importance of spaying and neutering cats and the health benefits that are gained by doing so.  Many people are aware that the sterilization process is a good thing and abide by the usual recommendations.  However, every once in a while it is a good thing to write a reminder to those, who do not believe in spaying or neutering, about why they should.]]></description>
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<title>Degenerative Joint Disease in Cats!</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1261188</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1261188</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:01:36 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What is DJD?  In a healthy joint the cartilage covers and cushions the opposite ends of the joint.  In DJD the cartilage, (which has no nerves,) wears away through time and age, leaving the bones (which have nerves) to touch each other and thus create pain.  It is sort of like having sandpaper between your knees and walking with the sandpaper rubbing against you.  Not comfortable at all!]]></description>
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<title>Summer and Your Dog</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1250224</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1250224</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:29:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The best advice I can give is, if it is too hot for you to be outside, it truly is too hot for your dog and if you will not walk on the pavement bare foot, your dog should not either.  Treat your dog as you would your best friend and you both will have an enjoyable summer.]]></description>
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<title>In Dogs, Early Cancer Detection is Important!</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1235360</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1235360</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:27:41 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I know that cancer is a word that we presume affects humans far more than it does affect our pets.  However, our dogs as they age are very prone to many types of cancers.  From the tip of your dog's nose to the very end of its tail, your dog is vulnerable to cancer.]]></description>
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<title>Life After Menopause</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1224666</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1224666</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:30:30 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This is also the time, regardless of weight, wrinkles or sagging breasts that sex begins.  It is a time that I can forget looking like a super model and let my emotions roar and soar.  There are no kids to come barging through the bedroom door and if having sex on the dining room table appeals to us, we can do it.]]></description>
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<title>Are You Aware Of Possible Blood Disorders Your Dog May Have?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1205444</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1205444</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 16:25:48 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As a dog owner, we may be aware of many things concerning the health of our dog (s), but blood disorders are something most of us do not understand.  The chief function of a dog's blood is to supply oxygen and nutrients to the body's tissues and to carry carbon dioxide and many waste materials away from them.]]></description>
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<title>A Dog And Its Gallbladder</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1189915</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1189915</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 10:22:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How often have you thought about your dog's gallbladder? If you are like me, you probably did not even think a dog had a gallbladder and certainly did not think, that a dog could have a gallbladder problem.    However, dogs do have gallbladders and though problems with it are not something that is common, dogs do have problems, just like humans.]]></description>
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<title>Hairballs And Cats</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1176375</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1176375</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 13:25:04 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Hairballs and cats go together almost like ice cream and cake, but not with the same result.  Ice cream and cake taste great going down, hairballs coming up do not necessarily please the cat.]]></description>
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<title>Timid, Shy or Scared to Death - Does That Describe Your Dog?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1171206</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1171206</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2008 13:56:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the most important things you can do when you get a new puppy is socialize the dog.  Puppies need to be exposed to as many different kinds of people that you can find, along with many different life situations.  ]]></description>
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<title>Spring's Gifts - Fleas, Ticks and Heartworms!</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1160980</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1160980</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 14:02:35 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are a dog, spring does not generally turn your thoughts to flowers, love and vegetable gardens.  Spring means a time to scratch, itch and be miserable.  At least that is what it used to be like.]]></description>
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<title>When Your Cat Pants!</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1151177</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1151177</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 14:15:13 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As a general rule cats do not pant, as they sweat through their paws. Having had cats most of my life I have never seen one of our cats pant.   It is said that cats pant when they are ill or when they are stressed out.  Once in awhile, a cat will play hard and pant from the exertion, as will mother cats after giving birth. ]]></description>
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<title>Understanding Your Dog's Food!</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1140210</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1140210</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:10:23 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are like me, you want to know what you are eating and what is in it.  Granted there might be a time or two when we are better off not knowing, but those times are few.  However, with all the past problems with our pet foods, I have become rather curious about what my pets are eating.]]></description>
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<title>Making Dog - Cat Introductions</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1129857</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1129857</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:06:23 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Since our Universe is made up of diverse people and some love cats and some love dogs, there comes a time when these two different sorts of people decide to co-exist together.   They are certain they can get along together, but what about their beloved pets?  Well, with patience and planning, the cat and dog can learn to become friends.  Maybe not best buddies, but can learn to live together, if you are patient enough to follow certain procedures. ]]></description>
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<title>Are Our Plastic Containers Harmful?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1119688</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1119688</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:11:42 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ It seems that we cannot turn on our TV's, look at a newspaper or glance at the Internet news and not find out that something that we have taken for granted for years, is now harmful for us.  Well, the newest item to go on the list is the plastic containers we have grown to love and use daily.  They are now considered a source of danger to the health of our children and us   ]]></description>
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<title>Become A Healthy Wealthy Renegade! (Avoid The Credit Card Disease)</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1106745</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1106745</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:51:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In order to become a healthy - wealthy renegade, first, it takes desire to get out of a credit card debt hole, big enough to bury an elephant.  Then it takes determination to carry out that desire, to get out of credit card debt.  And thirdly, it takes due diligence to carry out the desire and the determination.  ]]></description>
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<title>Avoid Summer Dangers for Your Dog!</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1101976</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/1101976</guid>
<pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2008 13:19:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It's April and where I live in Florida, summer is just around the corner.  I realize that in many places, you are living with winter still lingering on. However, it is not too soon to become aware of our dogs and the dangers that summer can bring. The welcome warm weather is a time to rejoice and regenerate after a dark and dismal winter, so with a few precautions we can also make it a very safe one for our very favorite furry friends.]]></description>
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<title>Now Is the Time to Consolidate Student Loans!</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/1095378</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 14:09:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Now is the time to consolidate student loans.  Time is running out for you to get some of the lowest rates available, because on July 1, 2008, the interest rate may jump two percentage points or more.  Waiting until June 30th is not going to help you, the time to act is NOW. ]]></description>
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<title>Words of Warning!</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2008 13:23:45 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With the weather turning into springtime and the urge to get out and walk becomes almost burning desire; most of us love to take our dogs with us.  When its possible to run errands with our dog, we do it and what do some of us do that is really unsafe for our pets and honestly for us, too?  ]]></description>
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<title>A New Way To Look at Life</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2008 09:02:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[STOP! LOOK AND LISTEN!  How many times have we heard those words in our lifetime?  Most of us think of those words in relation to railroad track crossings, which as a child, we were taught to do exactly that before crossing over the tracks. To those of you too young to know, there was a time, when railroad crossings did not have automatic gates to warn you a train was coming.  But how often do you now, stop, look and listen to what is going on around you.  Most of us are so busy with our lives and caring for our families, we do not even think of those words.  ]]></description>
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<title>Making a Relationship Between Dogs Work</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:16:18 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You currently have a senior dog and are really thinking of getting a new, younger dog for your household.  You have heard that a younger dog will give your older dog a new zest on life and the older dog will teach the younger one better household manners.  The answer to those thoughts is both yes and no.  The older dog may not be in the mood or in the best of health to act younger and the household manners he could teach the younger one, might not be the ones you want it to know.  ]]></description>
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<title>Adopting an Adult Dog!</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:23:45 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Adopting an adult dog, is a wonderful thing to do.  Our animal shelters are filled with beautiful and loving dogs that are in dire need of a home.   If you are looking for a dog to adopt and do not want to go through the puppy stage, look for an adult dog.  Many of them are well trained and some are not. But, with an adult dog the chances of having a dog that with love, you can train quite easily is a good bet. ]]></description>
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<title>What's On Your Toothbrush?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2008 12:49:24 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What is the one thing we use several times a day and probably do not think much about?  Give up?  It's our toothbrush, that small slender little thing that some of us keep in our purses, some in their lunch pail and of course, we all have one in our bathrooms.  But, have you ever wondered what's on your toothbrush? ]]></description>
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