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How to have a Merry Catmas

While there are so many wonderful things we can share with our pets over the holidays, there are some important things to remember when we think about including our cats in the festivities.
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Your dog: “Will work for food.”

Did you know that dogs (and, it appears, all animals) are “contra-freeloaders”? This curious phenomenon means that given the option, they would choose to perform a behavior to acquire food even if that same food were freely available.
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Are holistics for cats worth the hype?

With folks in many ways making a more holistic move towards self-care, many cat owners are looking for the same for their cats. There are so many cat “remedies” on the market, it’s hard to know which ones to try!
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What hackles mean

While we're often told if a dog's hackles are up (their fur along their shoulders and spine), it's not good... it's actually just a state of heightened arousal!
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