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Posted on November 23, 2011 by Tomcat
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Welcome to our brand new blogging site and pet health information center.   We know that there are many sites where you can find important facts about the best ways to care for your dogs, cats and the many other … Continue reading →

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Caregiver Placebo Effects: New Study Shows that Owners and Vets Often Believe an Ineffective Therapy is Working When it Isn’t

Posted on November 4, 2012 by mckenzievmd
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The placebo effect is a critically important, and much misunderstood phenomenon which can mislead us greatly when we are trying to decide if a medical therapy is or is not effective. While most people understand the placebo effect to mean … Continue reading →

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2012 Top Weird Pet Names

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Tomcat
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Each year I look forward to a number of different top ten lists…things like the most common reasons pets are seen by veterinarians or the top breeds of dogs/cats.   But, this is by far one of my most favorite top … Continue reading →

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Chinese-made Dog Treats Continue to Cause Problems

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Tomcat
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It’s been almost five years since the Food and Drug Administration first notified pet owners and veterinarians about a concern with chicken jerky treats.  Initially, on the heels of the massive 2007 pet food recall, there were concerns with melamine … Continue reading →

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Looking for a Purebred Pet

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Tomcat
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Trying to get my creative juices going in the morning is sometimes a challenge, but other times, inspiration just hits me out of the blue.  For example, today there was a story in newspaper from Reading, PA titled Advice on … Continue reading →

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Cheetah Breaks Speed Record!

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Tomcat
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I think that most of the big cats (lions, tigers, cheetahs, etc) really fascinate people.  Look at the crowds that line up to see white tigers at any zoo or the sheer number of wild animal sanctuaries that focus on … Continue reading →

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