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28 October 2015 • 5:20pm As Guy Fawkes night approaches, animal welfare groups have issued warnings to pet owners : this can be a frightening and even dangerous time of year for pets. The main issue is the astonishingly common problem of pets being seriously spooked by the sound of fireworks. Firework noise can reach up to 150 decibels (as loud as a jet engine) and dogs, cats and other pets have hearing that's far more sensitive than our own. Added to this…

Flying with pets is rising in popularity, but it's not always safe or comfortable for pets. Air travel with pets poses many risks of pet injury or death or pets getting lost.

10 Warning Signs of Cancer Warning Signs for Dogs (see cats below) Early Detection is Key - Pets have become members of our families, and as we take better care of them, they are living happier, longer lives. Despite this, or perhaps becauseof this, cancer is one of the leading causes of death in dogs and cats. Early detection is key to a better outcome, and this is why we have come up with the 10 warning signs of cancer that every pet…

As temperatures continue to hit triple digits throughout the week, area vets are giving pet owners tips on how to keep your furry friends safe during the heat. Veterinarians with Horse Heaven Hills Pet Urgent Care encourage pet owners to take preventive steps to ensure their pets don't suffer from heat related illness. Tips to prevent heat stroke in pets: Make sure pets have access to water and shade at all times. Keep pets home when running errands.

There are many benefits of pets, but sometimes they can carry germs that make people sick. Learn how to stay healthy while enjoying pets.

My family only owned one dog. We owned it for less than a week. I don't think we even had it long enough to give it a name. I'm not sure my parents understood how often you are supposed to walk a dog, so I remember it smelled awful, and pretty soon the house smelled awful too. Then, suddenly, I noticed the dog was gone. "What happened to the dog?" I asked. "There was something wrong with it," my mother said, "so we…

Sure, you spend all that time feeding, petting, walking, playing with and generally caring for your pets. But did you ever stop to think how much easier ...

Pets can experience mental ill-health, including anxiety. And while it can look different to human anxiety, some familiar treatments — like medication and mindfulness — can help.

Temperatures will reach dangerous record-breaking cold this week, which means you should take extra precaution when taking your pets outside. Diane Webber, Program Manager at Cedar Rapids Animal Care & Control, said cold weather can make health issues worse for your pet. “The best to do is to bring pets indoors. Even outdoor pets," said Webber.

Yes! I can communicate with animals and pets that have crossed over to the Other Side. Although my specialty is not animals, just like your Deceased Loved On...