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The Horrors of Halloween: The Pet Version

A black cat in front of some pumpkins

When witches go riding, and black cats are seen. The moon laughs and whispers, ‘tis near Halloween. – 19th century postcard Although black cats are one of the spooky creatures connected with Halloween, many cats and dogs may not be as excited about Halloween as their families are. Halloween has become one of America’s premier

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Household Cleaning Products: A Pet Danger

An x-ray of a foreign body in a pet's stomach

It’s spring cleaning time, but if you have pets please clean cautiously since some of the most common cleaning agents can be toxic to your pet. Birds are especially sensitive to the fumes from household cleaning agents. Chlorine bleach has an extremely wide spectrum of activity against common bacteria and viruses. Its low cost makes

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