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It’s All Just a Myth-Understanding

I just read an article called “Common Myths About Pet Food and Nutrition” on the site of my favorite online pet supply store, Only Natural Pet.

The myths it covers are:

The best foods are those the veterinarian sells. Dry food cleans a dog’s or cat’s teeth. Pets do better eating food designed for their . . . → Read More: It’s All Just a Myth-Understanding

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Off-Leash Dog Park in Lacey Now OPEN!

Lacey has a new off-leash dog park, located at the Waste and Recovery Center (2418 Hogum Bay Road NE).

Cassie & Annie

Dogs can use 5 acres for socializing, digging, and just running around. There’s a special area for shy & small dogs, so they won’t get toppled over by more assertive, social dogs. Water . . . → Read More: Off-Leash Dog Park in Lacey Now OPEN!

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Bone from oldest domestic dogs found in human feces in Texas cave

A friend sent me a link to a National Geographic article about a fragment from a canine skull fragment found in feces from a human that is 9,400 years old (by Ker Than). This fragment is the oldest documented domestic dog bone found in North America.

There are many accounts of humans eating dogs as . . . → Read More: Bone from oldest domestic dogs found in human feces in Texas cave

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The Lion, The Itch, And The Vacuum (Flea Control)

Ok, maybe not a “lion”, but a domestic cat or dog…

Flea larva & egg

A couple years ago, scientists proved what proponents of non-toxic living have been saying for a long time:

Vacuuming alone kills fleas! No need for chemical sprays, powders, or topical ointments.

In 2007, a University of California study proved . . . → Read More: The Lion, The Itch, And The Vacuum (Flea Control)

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Mat On The Cat

A couple of people have asked me if I know any tips for helping dogs and cats whose fur gets clumpy mats in it. Oh boy, do I ever.

When Andy first moved in, he used to get awful, tangled mats of fur. I’m sure they were painful because when petting him, if my hands . . . → Read More: Mat On The Cat

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