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Category: Animal Health and Well-Being

America’s Most Obese Pets: The Where, the How, the Why

They seem confused by the reason the obesity trends for pets and people is so different.  Here at FIREPAW, the … More

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The Organic Pet Food Scam

Important news for pet owners and guardians who spend a lot of extra money (sometimes an awful lot) on organic … More

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Pets, Pain-Relief and Pot: Know the Facts First, say Vets

As the growing public awareness about the pain- and anxiety-relieving benefits of medical marijuana expands, many people have begun to … More

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Pet-owner Alert: Chemical in Dog Food Cans can Lead to Health Problems for Dogs

Over the past several years plenty of pet owners have wondered about it, some suspected it, and others worried about … More

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Kitty Wasting Disease is Now an Epidemic with a Surprising Culprit

  Forty years ago, feline hyperthyroidism was virtually nonexistent. Now it’s an epidemic — and some scientists think a class … More

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Airline Flights for Pets can be Risky Business

Whenever possible, pet guardians are encouraged to secure alternative ground transport options for their animal family members.  The reason is … More

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Pet Owners Beware: New Lab Tests Reveal Potentially Toxic Pet Food

Is your pet’s food slowly poisoning your furry friend?   Dog food labels read “all natural” and cat food labels … More

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FDA Warning Dog Owners, Vets: Watch for Hyperthyroidism from Contaminated Food

Federal officials are warning consumers and veterinarians to be on alert for potentially deadly hyperthyroidism in dogs that have eaten … More

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Dogs Breathe Easy with Reggae: New Study

Can music help your dog calm down?  Results from another study indicate that yes, indeed, it can–unless you enjoy listening … More

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Another Baby Dolphin Killed for Selfies: Public Education Campaign Needed

Seriously folks, we need a global public education campaign–and fast. Yet another baby dolphin has been killed in the name … More

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Some sharks still alive are over 200 years old, say scientists

Study: Some sharks alive today were born before George Washington Eight of 28 Greenland sharks profiled in a new study … More

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Rapid Decline in Dog Fertility Linked with Common Additives in Dog Food

Environmental toxins–including the food chemicals common in dog and puppy food–are suspected triggers of the rapid decline in dog fertility.  … More

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