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Kelly Pebworth

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Kelly works as a veterinary technician in Austin, TX as well as regular animal rescue volunteer. She's been an animal lover and dog owner since childhood, and has worked in different dog related fields over the last twenty years. Currently she lives with three dogs and a cat.

Dogs Can Detect Covid-19 Virus

Dogs may be the future of COVID testing as new research shows that dogs can detect Covid with a high accuracy rate of 97%. But...

Things Only A Cat Owner Understands

When it comes to being a cat owner, there are certain things that everyone has come to understand and love. Cats have a mind...

15 Reasons for Blood in Dog’s Stool

If you noticed blood in a dog's stool, there could be several causes. Generally, there are two types of blood present in a dog’s...

How to Feed Dogs With Liver Disease

Unfortunately, liver disease in dogs is a common occurrence. But fret not, there are proper ways to feed dogs with liver disease. Your veterinarian will...

The Costs of Cat Ownership: Know This Before Getting One!

If you’re hoping to add a new furry family member and wonder what the costs of cat ownership will be. You’ve probably looked into...

How Long Do Cats Live? – Feline Average Life Expectancy 

Are you planning to adopt a cat but have been wondering how long do cats live? Perhaps you’re in a dilemma of choosing between...

Why Does My Dog Has a Bump on Her Private Area?...

Any foreign bumps and lumps on our dogs are pretty worrisome, especially if you find them in areas that are more sensitive than others. So...

Cats vs. Dogs: Which Makes a Better Pet?

There have been countless debates, cats vs. dogs, which of our furry friends makes the better pet. Some will argue that cats are better,...

Dog Muscle Spasms: What You Need to Know (and Do)

Imagine your furry companion suddenly experiencing a series of involuntary muscle movements, leaving you both puzzled and concerned. What could be behind these mysterious spasms,...

These Are The Top 6 Online Pet Medication Sites

When you’re trying to secure pet medications, many considerations come into play. For example, visiting your vet is always an option. Still, it typically...

Renal Diet for Dogs: A Guide on Feeding

Chronic kidney disease in dogs is a progressive condition with the prevalence of 25% of dogs from veterinary clinics, with 9-16% mortality rate. Senior geriatric...

Top 10 Best Cat Breed for Apartment Living

If you’re looking for a pet, cats can offer great adaptability and companionship. For many, a cat breed for apartment living has less to...

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4 Tips & Tricks for Navigating Peak Flea and Tick Season

Here it comes... the dreaded peak flea and tick season. For us pet owners, while we love those sunny beach trips and walking in the...
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Have Pet, Will Travel: Guide to Spring or Summer Trips with...

In Partnership with Merck Animal Health In my opinion, there's no better time to travel with your pet than in either spring or summer. The weather's...
Can I Afford A Dog

Can I Afford A Dog?

Owning a pet is expensive. It’s more than just planning for food and toys. If you’ve been asking yourself, can I afford a dog, here is everything you need to know. A big part of being a responsible pet owner is preparing for the endeavor financially. Creating a consistent budget can help you plan for routine expenses like food, treats and toys, as well as unexpected expenses like vet visits in the event of an emergency. Asking the question can I afford a dog is a very responsible thing to do. Many pet owners don’t plan a budget before adopting a dog, and that can get you into a lot of trouble.
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How to Get Rid of a Dog: The Right Way

Are you faced with the challenging decision of how to let go of your furry companion? We understand that circumstances change. And even...
Why Are Dogs So Loyal?

Why Are Dogs So Loyal?

One of the best qualities of our canine companions is their unwavering loyalty. Why are dogs so loyal? There are amazing stories about the unmatched loyalty of dogs - dogs that have sat on their owner’s graves, waited patiently for months for their owners to return from war and even stories of dogs walking thousands of miles to reunite with their masters.
Why Do Pets Make Us Happy?

Why Do Pets Make Us Happy?

Nothing beats the feeling of seeing a happy dog or friendly cat come running over to you looking for a pat on the head or a scratch behind the ears. Why do pets make us happy? Pets do a lot more than just keep us company. The unconditional love that they provide us with is priceless and incomparable to any love that we get other humans.

Dog Names Starting With Z

Are you looking for dog names starting with Z? Well, you're in the right place! Getting a new pup would mean preparing for a new set...
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How Many Dogs Are Too Many?

We've all been there. Pet owners of one dog think, "Maybe I should get one more." Then, once you get the second dog, you'll...
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Can Dogs Get Sick From Humans?

If you have been caring for dogs for quite a while now, you must have known we can get sick from them. Rabies, giardia—name...
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Dandie Dinmont Terrier Breed Profile

Not a lot of people know about this breed, but the Dandie Dinmont Terrier is not something you should ignore when you chance upon...