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My Cat Likes to Sleep on Me… Why?

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Do you wonder why your cat likes to sleep on you when most of the time they are independent? Let’s try to figure this out.   According to a recent survey of pet owners by the American Pet Products Association, 62% of cats sleep with their adult owners, and another 13% of cats with children.  …

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Water: Would you like Tap or Filtered?

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Did you know that water is essential for almost every function an animal’s body performs? It carries nutrients in and out of the body, aids in digestion, maintains body temperature and even cushions the joints to make movement easier. The recommended daily amounts of water required will vary based on the size of the animal and…

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Safety: How to Pet Proof Your Home

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    October is National Animal Safety and Protection Month. Providing a safe environment for your furry friends is important. Here are some ways you can keep your treasured family members safe from potential hazards in your home. Keep wires out of reach Keep any cords or wires out of reach from your pet. A curious…

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Learn to Read Your Cat’s Ears

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Last week we discussed dog’s body language, so we think it’s the cat’s turn! Just like canines, felines use parts of their body to communicate. Pet 360 provides a guide to understand what your cat’s ears are trying to tell you. First, you must know that cat’s ears have more than 24 muscles — used…

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Is Your Pet Right-Pawed or Left-Pawed?

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Just like humans and their hands, many pets have a certain paw they prefer over the other. According to a recent study, 50% of cats are right pawed,  40% favor their left paw and 10% of them are ambidextrous, favoring neither!  Dogs, on the other hand, tend to be more evenly split with around 50%…

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