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General pet care information can help you with the various mishaps, illnesses and behavior issues that can arise with any pet. Learn about general pet care.

Featured Article:  8 Green Pet Care and Cleaning Tips

Your furr ball deserves to have a clean pet bed or litter box. Check out these green pet cleaning tips to keep your pet pal smelling naturally fresh. See more »

Can animals predict death?

Can animals predict death?

Officials at a nursing home in Rhode Island claim a cat named Oscar knows when patients are going to die. Can a cat predict death? What about animals that allegedly predict earthquakes or natural disasters? Learn whether your pet has a "sixth sense."

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Can owning a pet help you live longer?

Can owning a pet help you live longer?

Pets decrease our blood pressure, our cholesterol and reduce heart disease. And that's not all. Find out how dogs are even able to anticipate their owners' seizures and sniff for cancer.

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How Animal Shelters Work

How Animal Shelters Work

Between 6 and 8 million dogs and cats need homes each year, but only about half of these animals are adopted. Learn how animal shelters work and how they differ from animal rescue organizations.

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How Housebreaking Your Pet Works

How Housebreaking Your Pet Works

Learn how elimination works in the wild and why some animals are easier to housebreak than others.

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How Pet Psychics Work

How Pet Psychics Work

According to most pet psychics, you communicate with your pets telepathically all the time, without even knowing it. Learn about the controversies associated with animal communication.

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How Petfinder.com Works

How Petfinder.com Works

Take the legwork out of your pet search! Learn how Petfinder.com got started, how shelters and rescue groups use it and how you can find a new member for your family on the site.

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How the Humane Society Works

How the Humane Society Works

When most people think of the Humane Society, they imagine rows and rows of caged dogs and cats waiting for someone to adopt them and take them home. This isn't all they do. Find out in this article.

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How Underground Pet Fences Work

How Underground Pet Fences Work

Want to keep your dog out of the neighbor's yard but feeling guilty pulling out a leash? You might consider an underground or wireless pet fence. Learn how these fascinating systems work and why this specialized fencing industry is booming.

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12 Celebrities and Their Pets

12 Celebrities and Their Pets

From Martha Stewart and Bill Clinton to Edgar Allen Poe and John Lennon, here are 12 favorite celebs with some of their closest companions.

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8 Green Pet Care and Cleaning Tips

8 Green Pet Care and Cleaning Tips

Your furr ball deserves to have a clean pet bed or litter box. Check out these green pet cleaning tips to keep your pet pal smelling naturally fresh.

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Bird-Care Tips

Bird-Care Tips

There are myriad birds that make good pets. In fact, birds are among the most popular house pets. But you must take care when choosing a pet bird and bringing it into your home.

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Uses for Baking Soda: Pet Care

Uses for Baking Soda: Pet Care

Baking soda is nontoxic and, therefore, safe for use around pets. You can control odors and clean up accidents that are a natural part of pets. Learn more about using baking soda for pet care.

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Uses for Salt: Pet Care

Uses for Salt: Pet Care

Salt can help you care for your household pets. Salt has many uses, from combating a flea infestation in your home to removing fishbowl deposits. Learn the diverse roles of salt for pet care.

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Uses for Vinegar: Pet and Animal Care

Uses for Vinegar: Pet and Animal Care

Vinegar is a mainstay when it comes to caring for pets and other animals. A variety of animals can benefit from a splash of vinegar. Learn how vinegar can be used for pet and animal care.

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