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These articles, written by local experts like veterinarians and trainers, have
all appeared in previously published editions of PLC. The Publisher & Staff
of the Pet Lovers Companion are dedicated to improving the lives of animals by
providing their owners with sound pet care information.
| Animal Welfare |
| Animal Friendly License Plates Bring Big Bucks For Participating States! |
| Anne Arundel County Leads. Region in Humane Education |
| Disaster Plan for Pets |
| Do You Chain Your Dog? |
| Euthanization is Humane |
| Fostering Saves Lives |
| Is a Pet Right For You—Making the Decision |
| Is Fostering For Me ? |
| Licenses Aren’t Just for Dogs |
| Marley! That’s One Hot Cat. |
| Pets get Diabetes Too! |
| Prepare Your Estate Plans to Provide Properly for Your Pet |
| Puppy Mills - A Tragic Reality |
| Restaurants to the Rescue! |
| The Reality of Chaining Dogs |
| Want a Healthy and Happy Pet? Spay and Neuter |
| What Is Pound Seizure? |
| Working Together, Saving Lives |
| Yoc Can Help Stamp Out Pet Overpopulation! |
| Birds |
| Are You For The Birds? |
| Bird Weaning Avoids Whining |
| Birds of a Feather Pick Together |
| Considering Avian Medicine |
| Do You Have a Naughty Naked Bird? |
| Do You Want a Happy and Healthy Bird? |
| Eight Things Every Parrot Wants Their Owner to Know |
| Greeting Fellow Bird Lovers! Some Quick Tips on "Feathered Boss" Care! |
| Is Your Bird Bald, Screaming, or Both? |
| Leave Your Birds Home – Leave the Care to M2! |
| Microchip Popularity |
| Nothing Personal |
| Scrambled or Poached, What to do with Polly’s Eggs? |
| The Basics of Bird Care |
| Top Dangers to Birds |
| Boarding/Kennel |
| BENEFITS OF KITTY CONDO CAT BOARDING |
| Boarding Facilities Evolve to Meet Needs |
| Boarding Your Small, Cute & Cuddly Dog |
| Choosing a Boarding Kennel |
| How to Select a Quality Boarding Kennel |
| Special Needs Boarding |
| The Newest Concept in Kennel Alternative |
| Tips for Preparing Your Pet for Boarding |
| U.S. PET OWNERS WANT MORE PAMPERING FOR THEIR PETS |
| What Makes a Quality Boarding Kennel? |
| Cat Behavior |
| Bad Habits Not Bad Cats |
| Does Your Cat Have Cat Scratch Fever? |
| Litter Box Basics - 101 |
| Litter Box Blues |
| Scratching- Does Your Cat Have Cat Scratch Fever? |
| Starting from Scratch |
| The Effect of Cats on Wildlife |
| Cat Health |
| Cat Fights May Lead to Feline Leukemia! |
| Does Your Cat Have Internoggin Disease? |
| Feline Hyperthyroidism |
| Feline Immunodecifiency Virus |
| Indoor Cat or Outdoor Cat? |
| The Changing Face of Feline Urinary Disease |
| What you Need to Know before you Groom your Cat |
| Daycare |
| A Unique Breed of Dog Daycare Center |
| Dog Utopia Opens in Tyson’s Corner |
| Doggie Day Care Benefits You and Your Pet! |
| Is Doggie Daycare Right For My Dog? |
| The Dog Daycare Solution |
| The Positive Aspects of Daycare for Dogs |
| Why Doggie Day Care? |
| Dog & Cat Health |
| "Turning Back the Clock on Companion Animal Aging” |
| Acupuncture Medicine For Your Pet |
| Advances in Veterinary Surgery |
| Brush Your Dog Regularly |
| Can Computers Help Your Pet? |
| Cancer Prevention In Pets |
| Cardiac Disease in Dogs and Cats |
| Comprehensive Rehabilitive Therapy for Surgical Recovery or Weight Loss |
| CPR or Preparedness...Choose Wisely! |
| Cranial-Sacral Osteopathy |
| Diagnostic Imaging and your pet |
| Ear Disease: The Whole Picture |
| Early Age Spay and Neuter |
| Fat Dogs, Skinny Cats |
| Getting the Most Out of Your Pets Medication Through "Compounding" |
| Grapes for Fido - Raisin some Concerns |
| Grooming- The Importance of Grooming All Pets |
| Grooming- What You Should Know About Pet Grooming Salons |
| Heartworm Disease |
| Hospice Care for Animals |
| Hospital for Animals: The Comprehensive Pet Care Facility |
| Important Diseases of Puppies and Kittens |
| Laser Surgery for Pets |
| Laser Technology More Prevalent in Veterinary Medicine |
| Local Vets Go Hi-tech |
| NEW DISCOVERY IN PREVENTIVE MEDICINE |
| New Millenium Brings Veterinary Specialists |
| Pet Friends Mirror Human Lifestyle Trends |
| Pet Health Goes Mobile |
| Pets get Diabetes Too! |
| Pets in Pain |
| Rub Rover the Right Way |
| Signs of Disease to Look for in Our Pets |
| Solving the Mystery of Fleas and Flea Control |
| Taking Veterinary Medicine To A New Level |
| Taste is a Major Factor in your Animal’s Medications |
| Team Spirit: The Winning Formula for Wellness Care |
| The ACVS Diplomate. |
| The Importance of an Excellent Diet for your Pet |
| There is a Whole New World of Veterinary Medicine |
| Ultrasound – Seeing your Pet through Sound |
| Understanding The Importance of Pet First Aid |
| Vet Specialists: Key Care for Your Injured or Very Sick Pet |
| Want a Healthy and Happy Pet? Spay and Neuter |
| Want A Healthy Pet? Go Hi-Tech |
| What is a Board Certified Veterinary Specialist? |
| What is AAHA? |
| What Is Lyme Disease? |
| What’s New In Veterinary Medicine |
| When your Pet Needs a Cardiologist |
| Who ever heard of a Veterinary Cardiologist?!?! |
| Your Pet and Anesthesia |
| Dog Behavior |
| “WHICH WAY DO I GO?” |
| Chewing Catastrophes - Getting your Dog to Chew the Right Thing |
| Does My Pet Need a Behaviorist? |
| Dog Attention, Don ’t Leave Home Without It |
| Hints to Find Your Lost Dog |
| Is Your Dog's Behavior a Problem? |
| Lake Accotink Park has gone to the dogs! |
| My dog constantly chews on his feet and hind legs. What can I do? |
| My Dog Has Bitten…Not Necessarily A Death Sentence |
| Park Your Pooch at Lake Accotink Park |
| Search for the Best Training Tool |
| Teaching Fido to Fetch! |
| Temperament Based Training |
| The Mannerly Dog |
| Those Lovable Jumpers |
| Training- Dog Attention, Don't Leave Home Without It |
| Training- Lake Accotink Offers Classes For Dogs |
| Training- Shape Up Your Puppy |
| Training- Teaching Fido To Fetch |
| Training- Temperament Based Training |
| Understanding & Preventing Separation Anxiety |
| Unintentional Reinforcement? |
| What is “Competent” Training? |
| What is Clicker Training? |
| Will Underground Electronic Pet Fencing Really Work for My Dog? |
| Dog Health |
| "What's in a Scoop?" |
| “Where Have All the Groomers Gone?” |
| Bad breath is a big problem! |
| Canine Glaucoma |
| Canine Osteoarthritis |
| Death by Lethal Injection |
| Diet Allergies May Cause Skin Problems |
| Doggy Breath |
| Dogs Thrive on Raw Food Diets |
| Exercise Intolerance |
| Facts on Torn Cranial Cruciate Ligaments |
| Fitness Goes To The Dogs |
| Glaucoma |
| Grooming- Want Your Dog To Shed Less? |
| Has Lassie Lost his Step? |
| Heartworm- Death by Lethal Injection |
| Hey Doc! What’s That Smell? |
| Shape Up Your Puppy |
| Swimming Is Good Exercise for Dogs and Horses |
| The Truth about the New Dog Flu Virus |
| Treat-ing Your Dog Right |
| What is Aquatic Therapy? Exercise and Water |
| Why All-Natural? |
| Dogs & Cats |
| Home Is Where the Heart Is |
| Dogs & Cats (Misc.) |
| From Suites and Heels to Fur and Feathers |
| Life Enrichment |
| Love Your Pet…But Hate the Smell? |
| Organization Helps Military Pets |
| Pet Businesses Booming at High End |
| Pet Businesses Booming at High End |
| Pets Combat Loneliness in Nursing Homes |
| Prepare Your Estate Plans to Provide Properly for Your Pet |
| The Importance of an Excellent Diet for your Pet |
| What is AAHA? |
| When a Dental Specialist Can Help |
| Dogs (Misc.) |
| Agility- Is It For Your Dog? |
| Bark in the Park |
| Canine Water Safety |
| Choosing the Right Breed of Dog for Your Lifestyle |
| Coffee Loving - Dog Lovers Rejoice!!! |
| Dancing with Wolves |
| Dear Daisy, Thanks for the Inspiration |
| Dog Parks Continue to Grow |
| Dog Parks Foster a Community Spirit |
| Dog Parks- Dog Park Safety Tip |
| Great Minds Bark Alike: |
| Helping the Shy or Fearful Dog |
| The Clicker – Not So New – But Is It For You? |
| The secret to Socialization! |
| The Seven Groups in All Breed Shows |
| The Ultimate Spa Experience for Dogs…Owners Love it Too! |
| Training- Dog Parks Continue to Grow |
| Want Your Dog to Shed Less? |
| What is “Competent” Training? |
| What Is Your Dog's Sign? |
| What To Expect of Cage-Free Boarding For Your Dog |
| What Your Groomer Wants You To Know |
| Ferret |
| Guinea Pigs |
| New Breakthroughs in Ferret Surgery |
| Fish/Aquatic |
| Bigger is Better |
| Can't Decide on Freshwater or Saltwater? |
| Create your Own Oasis |
| Going On Vacation – Tips For Taking Care Of Your Fish While You Are way |
| Think Tank |
| Tips for Tropicals |
| When Algae Has Taken Over, It's Plecos To The Rescue |
| Your First Aquarium |
| Your Gold Fish Can Live 25 Years! |
| Grief and Bereavement |
| Choices for Your Pet’s Body after Death |
| Coping with the Loss of Your Pet |
| Grief and Bereavement Counseling |
| Pet Loss- Coping with the Loss of a Pet |
| The Loss of Your Animal Family Member |
| When Your Pet’s Life Is Almost Over… |
| Grooming |
| Grooming your Dog at Home |
| Grooming- The Importance of Grooming All Pets |
| Grooming- Want Your Dog To Shed Less? |
| Grooming- What You Should Know About Pet Grooming Salons |
| Guinea Pigs |
| Facts About Guinea Pig Care |
| The Guinea Pig (Also Known As Cavy) |
| Holistic Medicine |
| Acupuncture Medicine For Your Pet |
| Animal Acupuncture |
| Holistic & Natural Training Methods |
| Is Your Pet Well Adjusted? |
| Osteopathy For Pets |
| Swimming Is Good Exercise for Dogs and Horses |
| The Philosophy of a Holistic Pet Spa |
| TTouch and Best Friends |
| TTouch: The Gentle Touch That Teaches |
| Pet Sitting |
| Are You Ready for a Pet Sitter? |
| Pet Sitters Help Make Your Vacation Relaxing |
| Pet Sitting Has Gone Hi-Tech: How does your pet sitter stack up? |
| Professional Pet Sitters, Excellent Kennel Alternative and More |
| Rabbits |
| Bonded Rabbit Pairs |
| Rabbits |
| Rabbits Make Wonderful Pets |
| Rats & Mice |
| Rats and Mice Can Be the Perfect Pet |
| Rehabilitation |
| Comprehensive Rehabilitive Therapy for Surgical Recovery or Weight Loss |
| Does your Pet Need Physical Rehabilitation? |
| Hydrotherapy for Animals |
| Orthotics and Prosthetics For Your Pet |
| Swimming Is Good Exercise for Dogs and Horses |
| There is a Whole New World of Veterinary Medicine |
| What is Aquatic Therapy? Exercise and Water |
| Reptiles |
| The Scoop on Reptile Poop |
| Responisble Pet Ownership |
| Advances in Veterinary Surgery |
| BEFORE Adding a Furry Friend to the Family-Important Tips to Ponder! |
| Choosing a Pet Should be an Educated Choice |
| Coping With The Loss Of Your Pet |
| CPR or Preparedness...Choose Wisely! |
| Diseases Spread From Pets To People |
| Do You Chain Your Dog? |
| Dog Parks- Dog Park Safety Tip |
| Dogs Thrive on Raw Food Diets |
| Early Age Spay and Neuter |
| Fostering Pets |
| Helping the Shy or Fearful Dog |
| Here Rover, Swallow This! |
| Hints to Find Your Lost Dog |
| House Breaking Your Puppy |
| In Case of Disaster, Protect Your Pets! |
| Introducing Our New Online Newsletter |
| Junk In, Junk Out! |
| Keeping Pets and People Together |
| Love Your Pet…But Hate the Smell? |
| Moving: Settling into Your New Home |
| Over 2 Million Children Were Bitten by Dogs Last Year |
| Overstocked Purebred Dogs and Cats! Everything Must Go? |
| Pet Businesses Booming at High End |
| Pet Friendly Medicines |
| Pet Transportation - Shipping your pets by Air. |
| Poisonous Ponds and Streams |
| Prepare Your Estate Plans to Provide Properly for Your Pet |
| Safe Homes, Safe Pets for Victims of Domestic Violence |
| Selecting an Electronic Pet Containment System |
| Spay-Neuter |
| Sugarloaf Pet Gardens offers a final resting spot for Fido |
| The Importance of an Excellent Diet for your Pet |
| The Importance of Grooming All Pets |
| The secret to Socialization! |
| The Ultimate Spa Experience for Dogs…Owners Love it Too! |
| To Vaccinate or Not, That is the Question!! |
| Ultrasound for your Pets |
| Understanding Our Pets |
| Vaccination- To Vaccinate or Not, That is the Question!! |
| What is “Competent” Training? |
| What is AAHA? |
| What is AAHA? |
| What You Should Know About Pet Grooming Salons |
| When a Dental Specialist Can Help |
| Will Underground Electronic Pet Fencing Really Work for My Dog? |
| Your Pet and Poisons |
| Wildlife |
| Wildlife Rehabilitators |
