January/Febuary 2012 - Featured Articles

Kansas City’s Pet Ambassador

Many people think of Gary as the “most trusted weather man,” but he is also know in many circles as Kansas City’s unofficial “Pet Ambassador.” He’s an outgoing, friendly,…

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National Train Your Dog Month

APDT Celebrates National Train Your Dog Month!For more information about National Train Your Dog Month or the Association of Pet Dog Trainers visit www.apdt.com.

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Puppy Tales Bringing up Fido

Maybe you got a puppy over the holidays or you are looking to bring a puppy, or new young dog, into your life now. Well — Congratulations!…

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Interested in a Vet Tech Career?

Practical Animal LoverThe first kind of animal lover is the practical animal lover. They like animals in general. hey may have a pet dog or a cat or maybe…

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Leash Pulling Dogs... So What Do I Do Now???

Several months ago (or maybe longer :) I wrote an article on Why Dogs Pull on the Leash. And while it was well received, I left those who were already…

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The Adventures of Chip

Welcome to our New Series We are pleased to announce the launch of a special BowWow-WIN Series in which readers can share with children and help them learn basic…

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Life After the Puppymill

On a hot summer day in June, 2009, I found myself riding in a car in a kennel. I had been in a puppymill…

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Firefighter’s Project Breathe

Starting in 2012, firefighters of Liberty Fire Department, Liberty MO, will become one of the best-equipped in the nation to save a pet’s life. That’s because Heart of America Invisible…

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GRRRRRRRANOLA

Isn’t it funny how a dog loves honey? Nutty, all natural, mixed flavors for your nutty, all-natural, mixed breed (or pedigree)!Ingredients3/4 cup honey 1/2 cup vegetable oil

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What to know before acquiring a Rabbit

Rabbit LanguageThink twice before purchasing a rabbit as a pet. Often times, people expect rabbits to be like dogs. Nothing could be farther from the…

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When Good Behavior is Physically Impossible

There are many causes of behavior change in our pets including environmental deficiencies, traumatic events, gradual increase of behavior that has been left unchecked, and physical and mental ailments.

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Cold Winter Care Tips

Brrrr—it’s cold outside! The following guidelines will help you protect your companion animals when the mercury dips.1. Keep your cat inside. Outdoors, felines can freeze, become lost or…

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January/Febuary 2012 - Featured Articles

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