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I have been hearing so much about the flu, especially H1N1, at work that I thought I would post this article from my ASPCA newsletter. Ever since the news broke earlier this month that an American cat caught the swine flu, rumors about how pets can catch this disease have been spreading—but we're here to set the record straight! "On Novembe… read more

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NEW YORK—The ASPCA® announced today the launch of a three-year study on Canine Influenza Virus (CIV) funded by the Morris Animal Foundation. The initiative will help shelters develop effective testing and control methods to limit the effects of this disease in communities nationwide. The groundbreaking study—conducted by Dr. Miranda Spindel, A… read more

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This is another e-mail from PetPlace. I had received the e-mail saying Swiffer was deadly for dogs and also looked it up on Snopes and saw that is was not true. However, I still don't like using chemicals around my dogs and just wanted to know what your opinion is. As a dog owner, it's important to purchase non-toxic floor cleaners to prevent … read more

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This is another article from my PetPlace newsletter. I recently had someone ask me, "What are the most common mistakes that pet owners make with their pets?" I had to think for a few minutes, but 6 major things came to mind. I thought I'd share them with you today to help prevent a problem with your pet. Here are six mistakes many pet own… read more

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This is yet another article from my PetPlace newsletter that I thought was interesting. True or false - Dog hair in your home can cause allergies. While the answer to this question may seem like an obvious "truth," research shows that it's not necessarily the hair that causes allergic reactions. Dog hair is not an allergen. Dogs secrete… read more