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Animal-Assisted Therapy

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Horses Who Heal

Healing Horses: Therapeutic riding offers some 5,500 mostly older horses a second career - and a second chance.

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FAQ's about Animal Assisted Therapy

What is Animal Assisted Therapy?.

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Four-Footed Therapy at the World Trade Center Site

Four-Footed Therapy: . In the 12 weeks following the collapse of the World Trade Center, Stephanie LaFarge, Ph.D., and Susan Urban, M.S.W.

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Animal-Assisted Therapy

Healing Partnerships . Animal-assisted therapy can benefit animals too!.

Animal-Human Relationships

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Ten Reasons Your Dog Makes the Best Valentine's Day Date

Find out ten hilarious reasons you should consider your dog as your date for Valentine's Day.

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Top Four Pet-Related Arguments -- And How to Solve Them

Get expert advice on handling your most common pet-related arguments with your spouse.

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Is My Dog A Victim of Divorce?

Ask Dr. LaFarge - Relationships: A psychologist answers human/animal relationship questions.

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How Can I Get My Neighbors to Like Mixed Breed Dogs?

Ask Dr. LaFarge - Relationships: A psychologist answers human/animal relationship questions.

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Can I Compare My Cats to People's Kids?

Ask Dr. LaFarge: A psychologist answers human/animal relationship questions. : . By Stephanie LaFarge, Ph.D.. I am single and have no children.

Green Your Pet

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10 Simple Ways to Green Your Pet

Find out ten simple ways to reduce your pet's carbon pawprint and keep your pet happy at the same time!

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10 Reasons to Scoop Your Dog's Poop

Stormwater carries pet waste and other pollutants directly into waterways. Animal waste adds nitrogen to the water.

Hiking and Camping with Your Dog

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Tips for Camping with Your Pet

Camping with your dog can be an experience you'll never forget if you plan ahead and go prepared.

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Tips for Hiking with Your Dog

Whether you're planning a day hike or a weekend trip, dogs need a few supplies to stay happy and healthy when hiking outdoors.

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Hiking with Your Dog

Here are some K9 tips adapted from hiking expert Wendy Pope, founder of Mountain Trek Fitness Retreat Health Spa in Ainsworth Hot Springs, British Colu

Pet Allergies

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Coping with Allergies to Pets

Being a pet owner is never easy.

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The Top Dogs for People With Allergies

Find out which breeds do the best with allergy-suffering pet parents, why those breeds work and the truth about designer dogs.

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The Top Cats for People with Allergies

Tips for selecting a low-allergen cat breed, what makes them better for allergic cat owners and ways to avoid having a bad reaction to your cat.

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Living with Cat Allergies

Owner Allergic: . For those who suffer from an allergy to cats, the key to living with a feline is to manage the symptoms.

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Living with Guinea Pig Allergies

If you are truly committed to your companion animals, there is almost always a way.

Pet-Friendly Decor

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Dog-Friendly Decor

While adopting a shelter dog can turn your house into a home, without some forethought, a dog could turn your showplace home into something less.

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How to Clean Pet Messes

How to clean cat and dog messes from urine, vomit and feces

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How to Pet-Proof Your Home

How to prepare your home for the arrival of your newly adopted cat or dog

Pets and Your Health

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How Cats Keep You Healthy

THE Cat IN YOUR Life. . It is one of those awful days when your alarm never goes off and you spend the entire day playing catch up.

Traveling with Your Pet

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Holiday Travels with Your Pet

Plan carefully ahead if you take your pet along with your family on trips, whether a winter holiday trip to visit family or a summer road trip.

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Petfinder's 2011 Most Pet-Friendly North American Airlines

Petfinder's annual review of pet-friendly airlines in the United States and Canada

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Petfinder's 2010 Most Pet-Friendly U.S. Airlines

Petfinder's annual review of pet-friendly airlines in the United States

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What Should I Do Before Taking My Dog on Vacation?

Don't miss these unique tips and handy information to make your next vacation as dog-friendly as possible.

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Summer Travel Checklist for Pet Parents

Are you prepared to travel with your pet this summer? Check out this checklist to make sure!

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Car Travel with Your Pet

Take your companion animal for a veterinary check-up and obtain a health certificate and documentation of inoculations.

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Air Travel Tips

AIR TRAVEL TIPS. To insure that your pet has a safe and comfortable air trip, the ASPCA offers these tips.

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On Board with Your Pet

The ASPCA recommends careful planning when your pet will be flying in an airplane's passenger cabin with you.

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Airline Travel with Your Bird

Five to seven days prior to a flight take your bird for a veterinary check-up and ask the veterinarian to issue a health certificate.

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Beach Tips From the ASPCA

After Labor Day, more public beaches are open to dogs. Enjoy the sun, sand and water; and follow the ASPCA's tips to keep your canine companion safe:.

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Choosing a Pet Sitter

Pet sitters do much more than provide your pet with food and water while you're away from home.

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Eight Ways to Discover the Perfect Pet Sitter Online

Finding a professional and reliable pet sitter you can stick with for life shouldn't be as nerve wracking as a visit from your in-laws. Don't miss these must-read tips before your next vacation.

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Choosing a Boarding Kennel

Need to go out of town? A boarding kennel can give your pet quality care#151;and can give you peace of mind.

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