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Funny Cat Pictures
By Vast - The Cats Lover on May 31st, 2009 | Comments Off

Funny cat picture drinking from coca cola bottlePhoto by BuntekuhFunny monster cat… aghrrrr! Are you scare? ha ha ha..Photo by HelmutsCat drinking cow’s milkPhoto by Ethan HeinOh no… don’t take my photo!…Photo by bobster855
Pretty Cute Cats
By Vast - The Cats Lover on May 30th, 2009 | Comments Off

Pretty cute white catPhoto by SheltieBoyCute cat with beautiful tonguePhoto by oliviermartinsBeautiful orange cat in pinkPhoto by box of lettuce
Re: Vegetarian but overweight – why?
By kiwi4 on May 30th, 2009 | Comments Off

I am applying to the original post. I really feel you Hrafnhildur! haha, no but seriously I understand the struggle. I have been veg for quite a few years now and initially I had lost some weight but I am still very overweight. I have done it all when it comes to diets, exercises, etc. With everything I have been though I have came to realize the main reason why I am overweight…it's because I love food!! It doesn't matter if it's healthy food, raw food, junk food or whatever! I love food and I eat to much of it. My biggest obstacle is portion control. Recently what has been helping me is an idea a got from a friend. It's called batch cooking. On a Sunday, you cook a good size healthy meal that is probably about 5-6 servings. Buy some tupperware or gladware and use that to proportion your food for the week. I find myself more inclined to eat it because I spent so much time to make it and it's already portioned for a single full serving. So yeah, try it. I am and so far it's working.
Fluffy ducklings and slithery snakes
By RSPCA Online News on May 29th, 2009 | Comments Off

01.06.09 It’s the busiest time of year for our wildlife centres. Find out about some of the guests one of them is expecting to admit in our wildlife podcast for June.
Beautiful Black Cats
By Vast - The Cats Lover on May 29th, 2009 | Comments Off

Beautiful black cat sitting on the black car bonnetPhoto by squaccoBlack cat looking for something near the flower threePhoto by byrdiegyrl
How will climate change affect our animals?
By RSPCA Online News on May 29th, 2009 | Comments Off

30.05.09 New information presented at our second summer conference on Tuesday, 2 June 2009 will reveal the full effects of climate change on animal welfare.
Wet Cat
By Vast - The Cats Lover on May 28th, 2009 | Comments Off

The wet cat picture… oooh so cold, I’m wet, I need a towel please! I just come out from the shower roomPhoto by Ilya Boyandin
Re: In Search of Vegan Food
By mossgirl on May 27th, 2009 | Comments Off

Quote from: HungryHobo on February 15, 2009, 06:55:42 PM

Great list also be careful with most tomato based sauces, they sometimes contain beef or animal fat. Same goes for some pasta types which contain egg.
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Vegetarian Recipes

Thank you so much for the useful info.. The Brown Sugar is a shocker.For the past year I have been using a natural brown sugar from my local health food store.Its Vegan (whew!) I will pass that on.
Cat In Basket
By Vast - The Cats Lover on May 27th, 2009 | Comments Off

The cute cat get some rest in the basketPhoto by Denis Hawkins
Re: Vegetarian but overweight – why?
By ekochic on May 27th, 2009 | Comments Off

I agree with lcatennessee: excess calories make you fat. This whole debate about whether fats or carbs make you fat is pretty silly to me- I'm a cell biologist studying to take my MCAT right now for med school and just covered the chapter on digestion… let me share! Put simply- everything breaks down into their original building blocks through a process called digestion.

The enzymatic breakdown of carbs/starch/sugar starts in your mouth (ever redipped a spoon that was in your mouth back into a yogurt container and waited a day– notice it was all watery and broken down?) and continues through your stomach and, for the most part, ends in your small intestine. They are all broken down into simple sugars (monosaccharides) which diffuse into your bloodstream as those sugars or glucose. Eventually they are all converted to glucose.

Proteins are broken down starting in your stomach. They are broken down to polypedtide fragments and then eventially into individual amino acids (which is how they enter the blood)!

Fats/lipids are broken down in the small intestine with the help of bile! Bile is like soap- it's wate-rsoluble on one end and water-insoluble on the other… this forms a "micelle" or bubble around the fat, allowing it to be emulsifie…

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But, in cold weather it is very important [...]" ["category@term"]=> string(4) "Cats" ["category#2@term"]=> string(4) "Dogs" ["category#3@term"]=> string(12) "cold weather" ["category#4@term"]=> string(20) "pet health in winter" ["category#5@term"]=> string(20) "pets in cold weather" ["category#6@term"]=> string(30) "protect pets from cold weather" ["category#7@term"]=> string(15) "winter and pets" ["date_timestamp"]=> int(1267805211) } [1]=> array(40) { ["title#"]=> int(1) ["title"]=> string(32) "Sick pet and emergency first aid" ["link#"]=> int(1) ["link"]=> string(64) "http://freepettips.com/2010/02/sick-pet-and-emergency-first-aid/" ["comments#"]=> int(1) ["comments"]=> string(73) "http://freepettips.com/2010/02/sick-pet-and-emergency-first-aid/#comments" ["pubdate#"]=> int(1) ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:00:19 +0000" ["dc"]=> array(12) { ["creator#"]=> int(1) ["creator"]=> string(16) "Artash Arakelyan" ["subject#"]=> int(9) ["subject"]=> string(4) "Cats" ["subject#2"]=> string(10) "cat health" ["subject#3"]=> string(10) "dog health" ["subject#4"]=> string(18) "first aid for pets" ["subject#5"]=> string(10) "pet health" ["subject#6"]=> string(8) "sick cat" ["subject#7"]=> string(8) "sick dog" ["subject#8"]=> string(8) "sick pet" ["subject#9"]=> string(10) "veterinary" } ["category#"]=> int(9) ["category"]=> string(4) "Cats" ["category#2"]=> string(10) "cat health" ["category#3"]=> string(10) "dog health" ["category#4"]=> string(18) "first aid for pets" ["category#5"]=> string(10) "pet health" ["category#6"]=> string(8) "sick cat" ["category#7"]=> string(8) "sick dog" ["category#8"]=> string(8) "sick pet" ["category#9"]=> string(10) "veterinary" ["guid#"]=> int(1) ["guid@"]=> string(11) "ispermalink" ["guid@ispermalink"]=> string(5) "false" ["guid"]=> string(29) "http://freepettips.com/?p=211" ["description#"]=> int(1) ["description"]=> string(311) "Are you a pet owner? How do you know if your pet is sick? Do you know even with balanced nutrition and attention pets can still get stick? Owners who observe and handle their healthy babies should easily start recognizing early signs of illness in their pets. Recognizing what is usual or unusual for your [...]" ["content"]=> array(2) { ["encoded#"]=> int(1) ["encoded"]=> string(2410) "<img class="alignright size-full wp-image-213" src="http://freepettips.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/help-sick-animals-jeff.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" />Are you a pet owner? How do you know if your pet is sick? Do you know even with balanced nutrition and attention pets can still get stick? Owners who observe and handle their healthy babies should easily start recognizing early signs of illness in their pets. Recognizing what is usual or unusual for your pet, his daily routine, sometimes is the only way to know something is not right. Some helpful tips on getting to know your pets health is a weekly hands-on exam where you can stand back and learn about your pet for a few minutes, consider his posture, activity level, gait, coat and overall appearance for an impression of good health. The first guideline in recognizing a sick pet is observing if the pet has diarrhea. If you find this it is no matter to worry about. This can be an allergic reaction of the pet to food or something that he wasn’t supposed to swallow it. For this position it is very important not to attempt to make pet’s vomit, you must only let the vet to come and examine the pet. The second type is unexplained or sudden loss weight of a pet. For this case you need simply call your veterinarian immediately as this is a real matter. As a pet owner you must know also about the average temperature, a heart rate or for example respiratory rate for a dog or cat. Healthy dogs are known to have a temperature of 101-102 F, a heart rate of about 90 beats per minute and respiratory rate of 15-20 breaths. Speaking about cats, they should have 38-38.5 C temperature and pulse rate between 120 and 170. For dogs it is a commonly known method recognizing a sick seeing dog’s nose is war or dry. In healthy pets you must find cold and wet noses, but no runny. If you are a cat owner you must in basic check cat’s mouth and eyes (the most beautiful parts of any cat). Healthy cats are expected to have clean and white teeth along with pink gums and clean and dry eyes.To disclose, always remember knowing your pets basic routine is a big plus during emergency first aid, but the same time veterinary care is must to save your pet’s life and avoid from problems. <img src="http://freepettips.com/?ak_action=api_record_view&id=211&type=feed" alt="" />" } ["wfw"]=> array(2) { ["commentrss#"]=> int(1) ["commentrss"]=> string(69) "http://freepettips.com/2010/02/sick-pet-and-emergency-first-aid/feed/" } ["http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"]=> array(2) { ["comments#"]=> int(1) ["comments"]=> string(1) "0" } ["summary#"]=> int(1) ["summary"]=> string(311) "Are you a pet owner? How do you know if your pet is sick? Do you know even with balanced nutrition and attention pets can still get stick? Owners who observe and handle their healthy babies should easily start recognizing early signs of illness in their pets. Recognizing what is usual or unusual for your [...]" ["category@term"]=> string(4) "Cats" ["category#2@term"]=> string(10) "cat health" ["category#3@term"]=> string(10) "dog health" ["category#4@term"]=> string(18) "first aid for pets" ["category#5@term"]=> string(10) "pet health" ["category#6@term"]=> string(8) "sick cat" ["category#7@term"]=> string(8) "sick dog" ["category#8@term"]=> string(8) "sick pet" ["category#9@term"]=> string(10) "veterinary" ["date_timestamp"]=> int(1267300819) } [2]=> array(44) { ["title#"]=> int(1) ["title"]=> string(17) "Premium Pet Foods" ["link#"]=> int(1) ["link"]=> string(49) "http://freepettips.com/2010/02/premium-pet-foods/" ["comments#"]=> int(1) ["comments"]=> string(58) "http://freepettips.com/2010/02/premium-pet-foods/#comments" ["pubdate#"]=> int(1) ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:29:19 +0000" ["dc"]=> array(14) { ["creator#"]=> int(1) ["creator"]=> string(16) "Artash Arakelyan" ["subject#"]=> int(11) ["subject"]=> string(4) "Cats" ["subject#2"]=> string(4) "Dogs" ["subject#3"]=> string(8) "cat food" ["subject#4"]=> string(18) "daily cost to feed" ["subject#5"]=> string(8) "dog food" ["subject#6"]=> string(19) "guaranteed analysis" ["subject#7"]=> string(11) "ingredients" ["subject#8"]=> string(12) "palatability" ["subject#9"]=> string(8) "pet food" ["subject#10"]=> string(12) "premium food" ["subject#11"]=> string(16) "premium pet food" } ["category#"]=> int(11) ["category"]=> string(4) "Cats" ["category#2"]=> string(4) "Dogs" ["category#3"]=> string(8) "cat food" ["category#4"]=> string(18) "daily cost to feed" ["category#5"]=> string(8) "dog food" ["category#6"]=> string(19) "guaranteed analysis" ["category#7"]=> string(11) "ingredients" ["category#8"]=> string(12) "palatability" ["category#9"]=> string(8) "pet food" ["category#10"]=> string(12) "premium food" ["category#11"]=> string(16) "premium pet food" ["guid#"]=> int(1) ["guid@"]=> string(11) "ispermalink" ["guid@ispermalink"]=> string(5) "false" ["guid"]=> string(29) "http://freepettips.com/?p=192" ["description#"]=> int(1) ["description"]=> string(287) " Anyone who’s ever owned a pet knows that they like to eat a lot. This fact is true that whether we are talking about ourselves, our dogs or our cats. What all animals eat has a big effect on their health. You must know your pet depends on you to make the right healthy pet food [...]" ["content"]=> array(2) { ["encoded#"]=> int(1) ["encoded"]=> string(2738) "<a href="http://freepettips.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/INGRedients.jpg"></a> Anyone who’s ever owned a pet knows that they like to eat a lot. This fact is true that whether we are talking about ourselves, our dogs or our cats. What all animals eat has a big effect on their health. You must know your pet<img class="alignright size-full wp-image-195" src="http://freepettips.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/123.jpg" alt="" width="285" height="338" /> depends on you to make the right healthy pet food and treat choices when it comes to his or her health and happiness. So it should come as no surprise that as a pet owner, you’ll meet various brands of pet foods. The pet food market has been dominated in the few years by the acquisition of big companies by even big companies. The growth of the pet foods industry now provides pet owners with better foods for their pets. The terms ‘’natural’’ dog food and really ‘’premium’’ dog food you’ll notice taking a closer look at some of the labels during the shopping. Premium pet foods have higher standards when choosing the quality of ingredients, formula and nutritional value. Some of the newer scientifically developed premium wellness pet foods meet the ideal criteria while also delivering highly nutritious, balanced wellness diets. The premium dog or cat food can boost your pet’s immune system and give him or her a shinier coat, healthier teeth and gums, and more energy. Real food for dogs can be purchased in prepackaged meals combined to provide nutritional balance, or in separate dishes so that diets can be customized to provide optimum nutrition for individual dogs with individual needs. When speaking about cats, they are obligate carnivores and are very different from dogs in their nutritional foods. However, you may ask how to choose the best brand of premium pet foods, as all the manufacturers have different standards regarding the freshness and quality of their ingredients. When going to shopping, it’s important to know that the star ratings for premium wellness pet foods can be based mainly on four factors: 1) ingredients 2) guaranteed analysis 3)daily cost to feed and 4) palatability And lastly, choosing the suitable premium food for your pet you will be surprised that these foods may actually be less expensive and healthier for your pet. <img src="http://freepettips.com/?ak_action=api_record_view&id=192&type=feed" alt="" />" } ["wfw"]=> array(2) { ["commentrss#"]=> int(1) ["commentrss"]=> string(54) "http://freepettips.com/2010/02/premium-pet-foods/feed/" } ["http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"]=> array(2) { ["comments#"]=> int(1) ["comments"]=> string(1) "0" } ["summary#"]=> int(1) ["summary"]=> string(287) " Anyone who’s ever owned a pet knows that they like to eat a lot. This fact is true that whether we are talking about ourselves, our dogs or our cats. What all animals eat has a big effect on their health. You must know your pet depends on you to make the right healthy pet food [...]" ["category@term"]=> string(4) "Cats" ["category#2@term"]=> string(4) "Dogs" ["category#3@term"]=> string(8) "cat food" ["category#4@term"]=> string(18) "daily cost to feed" ["category#5@term"]=> string(8) "dog food" ["category#6@term"]=> string(19) "guaranteed analysis" ["category#7@term"]=> string(11) "ingredients" ["category#8@term"]=> string(12) "palatability" ["category#9@term"]=> string(8) "pet food" ["category#10@term"]=> string(12) "premium food" ["category#11@term"]=> string(16) "premium pet food" ["date_timestamp"]=> int(1267025359) } [3]=> array(24) { ["title#"]=> int(1) ["title"]=> string(25) "Get a domain for your pet" ["link#"]=> int(1) ["link"]=> string(57) "http://freepettips.com/2010/01/get-a-domain-for-your-pet/" ["comments#"]=> int(1) ["comments"]=> string(66) "http://freepettips.com/2010/01/get-a-domain-for-your-pet/#comments" ["pubdate#"]=> int(1) ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:03:51 +0000" ["dc"]=> array(4) { ["creator#"]=> int(1) ["creator"]=> string(5) "admin" ["subject#"]=> int(1) ["subject"]=> string(16) "Featured Stories" } ["category#"]=> int(1) ["category"]=> string(16) "Featured Stories" ["guid#"]=> int(1) ["guid@"]=> string(11) "ispermalink" ["guid@ispermalink"]=> string(5) "false" ["guid"]=> string(57) "http://freepettips.com/2009/12/get-a-domain-for-your-pet/" ["description#"]=> int(1) ["description"]=> string(385) "Looking for a present for your pet? How about a domain name? Let's face it, Spot is tired of all the tennis balls. How about doing something different this year and give Spot his own domain on the web? Not only will your friends appreciate knowing what is going on in his life, he will appreciate the extra time you spend with him, even if it is spent dressing him like a reindeer." ["content"]=> array(2) { ["encoded#"]=> int(1) ["encoded"]=> string(1393) "Looking for a present for your pet? How about a domain name? Let’s face it, Spot is tired of all the tennis balls. How about doing something different this year and give Spot his own domain on the web? Not only will your friends appreciate knowing what is going on in his life, he will appreciate the extra time you spend with him, even if it is spent dressing him like a reindeer. With these domain coupon codes from Godaddy you can also save money, and also get him that rawhide bone he is asking for. <h2><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.godaddy.com?isc=pets3" target="_blank">PETS3– $3 off any .COM</a></h2> <h2><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.godaddy.com?isc=pets1" target="_blank">PETS1 – 10% off any order</a></h2> <h2><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.godaddy.com?isc=pets2" target="_blank">PETS2– $5 off any order of $30 or more</a></h2> <h2><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.godaddy.com?isc=pets20" target="_blank">PETS20– 20% Off Hosting Plans of one year or More</a></h2> Check out this link if you want other <a href="http://www.promo-coupons.com/godaddy-promo-code/">Godaddy savings</a>. <img src="http://freepettips.com/?ak_action=api_record_view&id=168&type=feed" alt="" />" } ["wfw"]=> array(2) { ["commentrss#"]=> int(1) ["commentrss"]=> string(62) "http://freepettips.com/2010/01/get-a-domain-for-your-pet/feed/" } ["http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"]=> array(2) { ["comments#"]=> int(1) ["comments"]=> string(1) "0" } ["summary#"]=> int(1) ["summary"]=> string(385) "Looking for a present for your pet? How about a domain name? Let's face it, Spot is tired of all the tennis balls. How about doing something different this year and give Spot his own domain on the web? Not only will your friends appreciate knowing what is going on in his life, he will appreciate the extra time you spend with him, even if it is spent dressing him like a reindeer." ["category@term"]=> string(16) "Featured Stories" ["date_timestamp"]=> int(1264795431) } [4]=> array(34) { ["title#"]=> int(1) ["title"]=> string(46) "Don’t let your dog (or cat) become a canary!" ["link#"]=> int(1) ["link"]=> string(58) "http://freepettips.com/2008/10/the-healing-art-parenthood/" ["comments#"]=> int(1) ["comments"]=> string(67) "http://freepettips.com/2008/10/the-healing-art-parenthood/#comments" ["pubdate#"]=> int(1) ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:26:37 +0000" ["dc"]=> array(9) { ["creator#"]=> int(1) ["creator"]=> string(5) "admin" ["subject#"]=> int(6) ["subject"]=> string(4) "Cats" ["subject#2"]=> string(4) "Dogs" ["subject#3"]=> string(16) "Featured Stories" ["subject#4"]=> string(3) "cat" ["subject#5"]=> string(3) "dog" ["subject#6"]=> string(3) "pet" } ["category#"]=> int(6) ["category"]=> string(4) "Cats" ["category#2"]=> string(4) "Dogs" ["category#3"]=> string(16) "Featured Stories" ["category#4"]=> string(3) "cat" ["category#5"]=> string(3) "dog" ["category#6"]=> string(3) "pet" ["guid#"]=> int(1) ["guid@"]=> string(11) "ispermalink" ["guid@ispermalink"]=> string(5) "false" ["guid"]=> string(29) "http://freepettips.com/?p=102" ["description#"]=> int(1) ["description"]=> string(367) "Contributed by Nadine M. Rosin : From Wikipedia: “Well into the 20th century, coal miners brought canaries into coal mines as an “early warning signal” for deadly, toxic gases. The birds, being more sensitive, would become sick before the miners, who would then have a chance to escape or put on protective respirators.” Is it any wonder [...]" ["content"]=> array(2) { ["encoded#"]=> int(1) ["encoded"]=> string(4585) "Contributed by <a href="http://www.thehealingartofpetparenthood.com/Home.html">Nadine M. Rosin</a> : From Wikipedia: “Well into the 20th century, coal miners brought canaries into coal mines as an “early warning signal” for deadly, toxic gases. The birds, being more sensitive, would become sick before the miners, who would then have a chance to escape or put on protective respirators.” Is it any wonder that with the “pre green” proliferation of chemical laden cleaning and laundry products, building supplies, and monthly flea poison treatments, that our pets are developing cancer at such an alarming rate? In addition to protecting one’s animal from constant exposure to a myriad of possible household carcinogens, our having to negotiate the constant recalls and dangers of an unregulated, processed pet food industry can be an overwhelming and depressing nightmare. But there’s also a deeper issue: when it comes to these everyday toxins that we have become so unconscious about or accepting of, have our cherished, innocent pets become our modern day canaries? “There are MANY things we can do to prevent our beloved companion animals from ever getting cancer,” says the author of the recently published, THE HEALING ART OF PET PARENTHOOD. When her 8-year old dog, aka: her adopted daughter, Buttons, was diagnosed with deadly carcinoma and given 6 weeks to live, Nadine M. Rosin launched a massive personal research campaign into the world of holistic medicine. She soon came to learn that “holistic” didn’t mean symptom treating with natural remedies or herbs in lieu of pharmaceutical drugs. Instead, it meant clearing her home environment of all possible toxins, cleansing Buttons’ entire system physically and emotionally, and then giving her the proper nutritional support so that Buttons’ body could do what an unburdened body does best: heal itself. Buttons went on to thrive for another 11 years. Exactly 1 week before her 19th birthday, she died peacefully of old age in her mom’s loving arms. THE HEALING ART OF PET PARENTHOOD is an engaging narrative and an easy, interesting way to glean all kinds of valuable information on ways you can help prevent your own 4-legged family members (and maybe even the 2-legged ones) from ever having to deal with this awful disease. This is not dry text, but rather, it reads like a good novel that you will find hard to put down. Rosin’s writing has been called “brave” as she not only reveals herself and her life with radical and refreshing honesty, but as she goes on to describe what many pet parents are hesitant to reveal- her profound, maternal love for one furry beast… her “heart dog.” “When their time does come to pass on, it is okay to grieve deeply. For pet parents it is NEVER a matter of, “It’s just a dog (cat/etc.),”" Rosin says. In fact, Rosin holds this book as her personal mission- that of removing the words “it’s just a dog(cat/etc.)” from the lips of non pet parents everywhere. So you’re not just going to want to buy a copy for yourself, but one for every person you know who doesn’t understand how much you love your pet. I invite you to journey with Nadine M. Rosin into the emotional healing and self-awareness she develops over 19 years through the unconditional love of her dog, Buttons. Learn how to give YOUR OWN beloved animal the best life possible by joining them as they explore the world of holistic pet care to successfully treat canine cancer. Experience how Nadine copes with grief and loss, and ultimately discovers a continued spiritual connection with Buttons after death. THE HEALING ART OF PET PARENTHOOD is her story. It is only one version of a story shared by millions of pet parents. <dl id="attachment_116" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 122px;"> <dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://freepettips.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/shapeimage_43.png"><img class="size-full wp-image-116" title="shapeimage_43" src="http://freepettips.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/shapeimage_43.png" alt="" width="112" height="159" /></a></dt> </dl> AVAILABLE ONLINE ONLY- AT ALL ONLINE BOOK RETAILERS More information at <a href="http://www.TheHealingArtOfPetParenthood.com">http://www.TheHealingArtOfPetParenthood.com</a> <img src="http://freepettips.com/?ak_action=api_record_view&id=102&type=feed" alt="" />" } ["wfw"]=> array(2) { ["commentrss#"]=> int(1) ["commentrss"]=> string(63) "http://freepettips.com/2008/10/the-healing-art-parenthood/feed/" } ["http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"]=> array(2) { ["comments#"]=> int(1) ["comments"]=> string(1) "0" } ["summary#"]=> int(1) ["summary"]=> string(367) "Contributed by Nadine M. Rosin : From Wikipedia: “Well into the 20th century, coal miners brought canaries into coal mines as an “early warning signal” for deadly, toxic gases. The birds, being more sensitive, would become sick before the miners, who would then have a chance to escape or put on protective respirators.” Is it any wonder [...]" ["category@term"]=> string(4) "Cats" ["category#2@term"]=> string(4) "Dogs" ["category#3@term"]=> string(16) "Featured Stories" ["category#4@term"]=> string(3) "cat" ["category#5@term"]=> string(3) "dog" ["category#6@term"]=> string(3) "pet" ["date_timestamp"]=> int(1225304797) } [5]=> array(38) { ["title#"]=> int(1) ["title"]=> string(20) "Tips for Indoor Cats" ["link#"]=> int(1) ["link"]=> string(52) "http://freepettips.com/2008/10/tips-for-indoor-cats/" ["comments#"]=> int(1) ["comments"]=> string(61) "http://freepettips.com/2008/10/tips-for-indoor-cats/#comments" ["pubdate#"]=> int(1) ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 27 Oct 2008 21:32:34 +0000" ["dc"]=> array(11) { ["creator#"]=> int(1) ["creator"]=> string(6) "editor" ["subject#"]=> int(8) ["subject"]=> string(4) "Cats" ["subject#2"]=> string(3) "cat" ["subject#3"]=> string(8) "cat care" ["subject#4"]=> string(6) "kitten" ["subject#5"]=> string(10) "litter box" ["subject#6"]=> string(6) "neuter" ["subject#7"]=> string(9) "neutering" ["subject#8"]=> string(7) "spaying" } ["category#"]=> int(8) ["category"]=> string(4) "Cats" ["category#2"]=> string(3) "cat" ["category#3"]=> string(8) "cat care" ["category#4"]=> string(6) "kitten" ["category#5"]=> string(10) "litter box" ["category#6"]=> string(6) "neuter" ["category#7"]=> string(9) "neutering" ["category#8"]=> string(7) "spaying" ["guid#"]=> int(1) ["guid@"]=> string(11) "ispermalink" ["guid@ispermalink"]=> string(5) "false" ["guid"]=> string(28) "http://freepettips.com/?p=99" ["description#"]=> int(1) ["description"]=> string(318) "If you are considering getting a cat or kitten as an indoor pet, there are some things you need to consider. Choosing a good cat litter and spaying or neutering your kitten should be on the list. You may also want to consider getting your kitten declawed. Choosing a good cat litter is very important, especially [...]" ["content"]=> array(2) { ["encoded#"]=> int(1) ["encoded"]=> string(2791) "If you are considering getting a cat or kitten as an indoor pet, there are some things you need to consider. Choosing a good cat litter and spaying or neutering your kitten should be on the list. You may also want to consider getting your kitten declawed. Choosing a good cat litter is very important, especially if you already have other cats or if you are planning on getting more than one cat or kitten. You will want to find a clumping cat litter to make the task of cleaning the litter box easier. If you plan to have more than one cat, be sure to get a cat litter made for multiple cats. The placement of the litter box is almost as important as choosing a good litter. Be sure to place the litter box where the cat(s) can get to it but other pets, such as dogs, can not (dogs seem to love eating cat litter). Also be sure to keep it out of reach of small children as they may think it is a sandbox for them to play in. Another option is to get an enclosed litter box which will help keep other pets and children out of the litter box. Getting your new kitty fixed at an early age is important, especially if you have a male kitten. Once male kittens start to spray to mark their territory, it can be <div id="attachment_100" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 277px"><a href="http://freepettips.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/kitten.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-100" src="http://freepettips.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/kitten.jpg" alt="" width="267" height="200" /></a> </div> difficult to get them to stop. Getting your male kitten fixed before he starts to spray should prevent him from doing it. If he does start to spray before you can get him fixed, he may not stop even after getting him neutered. Declawing a kitten is an important decision. If there is any chance your kitty will ever be outside for any reason, it is best to leave his claws intact. This is their defense against larger animals. If there is no chance your kitten will be outside, you may want to have him declawed for the sake of your furniture. Kittens like to “sharpen” their claws on furniture and walls. I even have a cat who can climb the wall by digging his claws into the drywall. Needless to say, my wall is not very pretty. As with any pet, before accepting the responsibility, be sure you are well prepared. Get all of your supplies first and then get the cat or kitten. Training the kitten to use the litterbox is easy; I normally just show them where it is and they always go back. Just be sire to keep the litter box clean or they may use the bathroom floor for dong their business. <img src="http://freepettips.com/?ak_action=api_record_view&id=99&type=feed" alt="" />" } ["wfw"]=> array(2) { ["commentrss#"]=> int(1) ["commentrss"]=> string(57) "http://freepettips.com/2008/10/tips-for-indoor-cats/feed/" } ["http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"]=> array(2) { ["comments#"]=> int(1) ["comments"]=> string(1) "3" } ["summary#"]=> int(1) ["summary"]=> string(318) "If you are considering getting a cat or kitten as an indoor pet, there are some things you need to consider. Choosing a good cat litter and spaying or neutering your kitten should be on the list. You may also want to consider getting your kitten declawed. 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There are products for any type of pet. Many think of Petco as only meeting the needs of dogs and cats, but Petco is so much more. And to think all the site has is products is erroneous also. There [...]" ["content"]=> array(2) { ["encoded#"]=> int(1) ["encoded"]=> string(3000) "Petco Deals Petco has all your pets needs met under one roof. There are products for any type of pet. Many think of Petco as only meeting the needs of dogs and cats, but Petco is so much more. And to think all the site has is products is erroneous also. There is a lot of helpful content for you also. Particularly when it comes to pet care. More about that in a moment, first take advantage of this great deal. <center> <table width="400"> <tr> <td width="100"><img src="http://freepettips.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/petco_coupon_code3.gif" alt="petco coupon code" title="petco coupon code" border="0"></td> <td width="300"><a href="http://www.petco.com/rad10" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">10% Off Entire Order</a>     <a href="http://www.petco.com/rad10" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">RAD10 is the code [ click here ]</a> <a href="http://www.petco.com/rad" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">10% Off & Free Shipping if Order Over $65</a>     <a href="http://www.petco.com/rad" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">RAD is the code [ click here ]</a> </td> </tr> </table> </center> Petco Coupon Above are Petco coupons to save money online. There is 10% off as well as free shipping if your order is over $65. You can simply enter one of the Petco promotion codes above at checkout for a discount. You enter them into the promotion box such as this one. Here is a graphic showing where to add them at checkout:<center> <img src="http://freepettips.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/petco_coupon.png" alt="petco coupon" title"petco coupon" border="0" class="aligncenter size-full"></center> <img src="http://freepettips.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/petco.png" alt="petco coupon" title"petco coupon" border="0" class="alignright size-full"> Petco Products and Information One of the most helpful sections of the site is the nutrition center. Nutrition is the first line of defense to keep your pet healthy. Good nutrition goes a long way but is obviously completely different then our own nutrition. Do you feed them once a day, twice a day, how much and what kind of food? The answers are completely different depending on the breed of animal, their age, their size and more. Use the nutrition center, more of a wizard, to walk you through questions and provide a suggestion. Be sure to use a <a href="http://www.promo-coupons.com/petco-coupons/">petco coupon</a> to get the best deal on the food you want your pet to eat. Specialty Stores Did you know they also have specialty stores. You would be surprised the information and products they have available. How about a dental care shop, or their cold weather gear. They have it all and it is quite amazing. <img src="http://freepettips.com/?ak_action=api_record_view&id=95&type=feed" alt="" />" } ["wfw"]=> array(2) { ["commentrss#"]=> int(1) ["commentrss"]=> string(55) "http://freepettips.com/2008/10/petco-coupon-codes/feed/" } ["http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"]=> array(2) { ["comments#"]=> int(1) ["comments"]=> string(1) "0" } ["summary#"]=> int(1) ["summary"]=> string(269) "Petco Deals Petco has all your pets needs met under one roof. There are products for any type of pet. Many think of Petco as only meeting the needs of dogs and cats, but Petco is so much more. 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There are a few things to keep in mind which will make training your puppy to “act” on command much easier. It is important not to start too soon, but it is equally important not to wait to long. As you may well know, potty-training [...]" ["content"]=> array(2) { ["encoded#"]=> int(1) ["encoded"]=> string(1947) "Teaching your puppy new tricks can seem like a useless task. There are a few things to keep in mind which will make training your puppy to “act” on command much easier. It is important not to start too soon, but it is equally important not to wait to long. As you may well know, potty-training a puppy requires constant effort on your part. The same goes for teaching a puppy new tricks. Puppies learn by repetition; the more they do something, the more likely they are to remember what it is you expect them to do. Don’t give up on your puppy too soon. Just because he isn’t catching on in the first few days of training, don’t assume there is no hope in him learning the tricks. Repetitiveness is the key; keep working on the same trick over and over until he has it mastered. Only then should you consider moving on to a new trick. It is also important to reward your puppy for his efforts, even if he doesn’t get it right the first time. Your puppy will learn to associate treats with the desired action and will be more keen on “performing” for you if he knows he will be rewarded. As he is learning the new trick, you may want to gradually increase the size of his trick as his performance improves. Try not to scold your puppy if he doesn’t perform the trick properly. Remember, he is just a baby. You most likely don’t yell at your infant for not walking when you think she should, so why would you yell at your puppy for not catching on to a new trick as quickly as you expect him to? Keep these few simple guidelines in mind and you will soon find your puppy performing on command. Remember to be patient and not give up hope; your puppy will learn new things more quickly as he gets older. We really aren’t that much different, you know. <img src="http://freepettips.com/?ak_action=api_record_view&id=88&type=feed" alt="" />" } ["wfw"]=> array(2) { ["commentrss#"]=> int(1) ["commentrss"]=> string(67) "http://freepettips.com/2008/10/teaching-your-puppy-new-tricks/feed/" } ["http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"]=> array(2) { ["comments#"]=> int(1) ["comments"]=> string(1) "1" } ["summary#"]=> int(1) ["summary"]=> string(311) "Teaching your puppy new tricks can seem like a useless task. There are a few things to keep in mind which will make training your puppy to “act” on command much easier. It is important not to start too soon, but it is equally important not to wait to long. 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You wouldn’t want someone picking up your pet to call their own. They also run the risk of being taken to the pound if they’re not collared and/or tagged.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Keep your pets healthy! This is a big one. Keeping your pet healthy is one of the most important things you can do. Make sure you keep your pets free of parasites and common diseases. Be positive that your pets’ vaccinations are up-to-date.</li> </ul> Following these simple steps can assure that your pet remains safe and out of harms way. 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If you are a pet owner, these gudlines will help you protect your baby during cold winter. 1. Many of us often keep our pets outdoors for many reasons. But, in cold weather it is very important [...]" ["content"]=> array(2) { ["encoded#"]=> int(1) ["encoded"]=> string(3441) "In cold weather, all our companion animals need our special attention more than in any weather of the year. If you are a pet owner, these gudlines will help you protect your baby during cold winter. 1. Many of us often keep our pets outdoors for many reasons. But, in cold weather it is very important not to leave pets outdoors. Outdoors, felines may freeze, become stolen, injured or killed. If nothing else, they may get infected from diseases, including rabies, from other cats, dogs and wildlife. So, if are serious about your pet don’t leave it outdoors unattended but invite them in. 2. During the winter, you may have noticed also outdoor cats sometimes sleeping under the hood of your car. It is important to be very attentive before starting the engine in order not to injure or kill the pet by the fan belt. All you need to do is simply give a signal the cat could escape. 3. It is also important to keep a dog on the leash, especially during a snowstorm. The reason is that the dogs lose their scent in cold weather and they may easily become lost. So having a walk with your pet in winter keep in mind that your dog always wears ID tags. 4. As a pet owner you must keep them always clean, especially in winter. It is preferred to wipe of dog’s legs and stomach, when he comes in out from snow. In winter dogs can swallow various potential dangerous chemicals like antifreeze and salt while licking their paws. 5. Other type of a pet protection from cold weather is covering them with burlap or another fibrous cloth. For many dogs this is a regulation winter wear and you are able to choose coat or sweater with a high collar or turtleneck with coverage based from the tail to the belly. 6. If you often take your pet with you during driving, you must not forget to leave him alone in the car for a long time. In cold weather your car can act as a refrigerator and don’t allow the animal escape from freezing to death. 7. If you are a puppy owner, it is not necessary to housebreak him during the winter as you could do with an adult dog. Puppies don’t tolerate the cold in early ages and may become injured or get stick when they are outdoors during cold weather. 8. Many of us also own some types of pets that spend a lot of time engaged in outdoor activities. What to do in this way? We must only increase his supply of food, particularly protein him keeping his fur- in tip-top shape. 9. Be sure also always keep clean your vehicle and away from any spills like coolant or antifreeze, as they are lethal poison and can easily kill your pet. For more information visit <a href="http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/pet-care-tips/cold-weather-tips.html">http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/pet-care-tips/cold-weather-tips.html</a>. 10. And lastly, before going to sleep, make sure your pet is in warm place to sleep, as he is a part of your family. Close all windows and be away from all drafts. 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But, in cold weather it is very important [...]" ["category@term"]=> string(4) "Cats" ["category#2@term"]=> string(4) "Dogs" ["category#3@term"]=> string(12) "cold weather" ["category#4@term"]=> string(20) "pet health in winter" ["category#5@term"]=> string(20) "pets in cold weather" ["category#6@term"]=> string(30) "protect pets from cold weather" ["category#7@term"]=> string(15) "winter and pets" ["date_timestamp"]=> int(1267805211) } [1]=> array(40) { ["title#"]=> int(1) ["title"]=> string(32) "Sick pet and emergency first aid" ["link#"]=> int(1) ["link"]=> string(64) "http://freepettips.com/2010/02/sick-pet-and-emergency-first-aid/" ["comments#"]=> int(1) ["comments"]=> string(73) "http://freepettips.com/2010/02/sick-pet-and-emergency-first-aid/#comments" ["pubdate#"]=> int(1) ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:00:19 +0000" ["dc"]=> array(12) { ["creator#"]=> int(1) ["creator"]=> string(16) "Artash Arakelyan" ["subject#"]=> int(9) ["subject"]=> string(4) "Cats" ["subject#2"]=> string(10) "cat health" ["subject#3"]=> string(10) "dog health" ["subject#4"]=> string(18) "first aid for pets" ["subject#5"]=> string(10) "pet health" ["subject#6"]=> string(8) "sick cat" ["subject#7"]=> string(8) "sick dog" ["subject#8"]=> string(8) "sick pet" ["subject#9"]=> string(10) "veterinary" } ["category#"]=> int(9) ["category"]=> string(4) "Cats" ["category#2"]=> string(10) "cat health" ["category#3"]=> string(10) "dog health" ["category#4"]=> string(18) "first aid for pets" ["category#5"]=> string(10) "pet health" ["category#6"]=> string(8) "sick cat" ["category#7"]=> string(8) "sick dog" ["category#8"]=> string(8) "sick pet" ["category#9"]=> string(10) "veterinary" ["guid#"]=> int(1) ["guid@"]=> string(11) "ispermalink" ["guid@ispermalink"]=> string(5) "false" ["guid"]=> string(29) "http://freepettips.com/?p=211" ["description#"]=> int(1) ["description"]=> string(311) "Are you a pet owner? How do you know if your pet is sick? Do you know even with balanced nutrition and attention pets can still get stick? Owners who observe and handle their healthy babies should easily start recognizing early signs of illness in their pets. Recognizing what is usual or unusual for your [...]" ["content"]=> array(2) { ["encoded#"]=> int(1) ["encoded"]=> string(2410) "<img class="alignright size-full wp-image-213" src="http://freepettips.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/help-sick-animals-jeff.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" />Are you a pet owner? How do you know if your pet is sick? Do you know even with balanced nutrition and attention pets can still get stick? Owners who observe and handle their healthy babies should easily start recognizing early signs of illness in their pets. Recognizing what is usual or unusual for your pet, his daily routine, sometimes is the only way to know something is not right. Some helpful tips on getting to know your pets health is a weekly hands-on exam where you can stand back and learn about your pet for a few minutes, consider his posture, activity level, gait, coat and overall appearance for an impression of good health. The first guideline in recognizing a sick pet is observing if the pet has diarrhea. If you find this it is no matter to worry about. This can be an allergic reaction of the pet to food or something that he wasn’t supposed to swallow it. For this position it is very important not to attempt to make pet’s vomit, you must only let the vet to come and examine the pet. The second type is unexplained or sudden loss weight of a pet. For this case you need simply call your veterinarian immediately as this is a real matter. As a pet owner you must know also about the average temperature, a heart rate or for example respiratory rate for a dog or cat. Healthy dogs are known to have a temperature of 101-102 F, a heart rate of about 90 beats per minute and respiratory rate of 15-20 breaths. Speaking about cats, they should have 38-38.5 C temperature and pulse rate between 120 and 170. For dogs it is a commonly known method recognizing a sick seeing dog’s nose is war or dry. In healthy pets you must find cold and wet noses, but no runny. If you are a cat owner you must in basic check cat’s mouth and eyes (the most beautiful parts of any cat). Healthy cats are expected to have clean and white teeth along with pink gums and clean and dry eyes.To disclose, always remember knowing your pets basic routine is a big plus during emergency first aid, but the same time veterinary care is must to save your pet’s life and avoid from problems. <img src="http://freepettips.com/?ak_action=api_record_view&id=211&type=feed" alt="" />" } ["wfw"]=> array(2) { ["commentrss#"]=> int(1) ["commentrss"]=> string(69) "http://freepettips.com/2010/02/sick-pet-and-emergency-first-aid/feed/" } ["http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"]=> array(2) { ["comments#"]=> int(1) ["comments"]=> string(1) "0" } ["summary#"]=> int(1) ["summary"]=> string(311) "Are you a pet owner? How do you know if your pet is sick? Do you know even with balanced nutrition and attention pets can still get stick? Owners who observe and handle their healthy babies should easily start recognizing early signs of illness in their pets. Recognizing what is usual or unusual for your [...]" ["category@term"]=> string(4) "Cats" ["category#2@term"]=> string(10) "cat health" ["category#3@term"]=> string(10) "dog health" ["category#4@term"]=> string(18) "first aid for pets" ["category#5@term"]=> string(10) "pet health" ["category#6@term"]=> string(8) "sick cat" ["category#7@term"]=> string(8) "sick dog" ["category#8@term"]=> string(8) "sick pet" ["category#9@term"]=> string(10) "veterinary" ["date_timestamp"]=> int(1267300819) } [2]=> array(44) { ["title#"]=> int(1) ["title"]=> string(17) "Premium Pet Foods" ["link#"]=> int(1) ["link"]=> string(49) "http://freepettips.com/2010/02/premium-pet-foods/" ["comments#"]=> int(1) ["comments"]=> string(58) "http://freepettips.com/2010/02/premium-pet-foods/#comments" ["pubdate#"]=> int(1) ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:29:19 +0000" ["dc"]=> array(14) { ["creator#"]=> int(1) ["creator"]=> string(16) "Artash Arakelyan" ["subject#"]=> int(11) ["subject"]=> string(4) "Cats" ["subject#2"]=> string(4) "Dogs" ["subject#3"]=> string(8) "cat food" ["subject#4"]=> string(18) "daily cost to feed" ["subject#5"]=> string(8) "dog food" ["subject#6"]=> string(19) "guaranteed analysis" ["subject#7"]=> string(11) "ingredients" ["subject#8"]=> string(12) "palatability" ["subject#9"]=> string(8) "pet food" ["subject#10"]=> string(12) "premium food" ["subject#11"]=> string(16) "premium pet food" } ["category#"]=> int(11) ["category"]=> string(4) "Cats" ["category#2"]=> string(4) "Dogs" ["category#3"]=> string(8) "cat food" ["category#4"]=> string(18) "daily cost to feed" ["category#5"]=> string(8) "dog food" ["category#6"]=> string(19) "guaranteed analysis" ["category#7"]=> string(11) "ingredients" ["category#8"]=> string(12) "palatability" ["category#9"]=> string(8) "pet food" ["category#10"]=> string(12) "premium food" ["category#11"]=> string(16) "premium pet food" ["guid#"]=> int(1) ["guid@"]=> string(11) "ispermalink" ["guid@ispermalink"]=> string(5) "false" ["guid"]=> string(29) "http://freepettips.com/?p=192" ["description#"]=> int(1) ["description"]=> string(287) " Anyone who’s ever owned a pet knows that they like to eat a lot. This fact is true that whether we are talking about ourselves, our dogs or our cats. What all animals eat has a big effect on their health. You must know your pet depends on you to make the right healthy pet food [...]" ["content"]=> array(2) { ["encoded#"]=> int(1) ["encoded"]=> string(2738) "<a href="http://freepettips.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/INGRedients.jpg"></a> Anyone who’s ever owned a pet knows that they like to eat a lot. This fact is true that whether we are talking about ourselves, our dogs or our cats. What all animals eat has a big effect on their health. You must know your pet<img class="alignright size-full wp-image-195" src="http://freepettips.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/123.jpg" alt="" width="285" height="338" /> depends on you to make the right healthy pet food and treat choices when it comes to his or her health and happiness. So it should come as no surprise that as a pet owner, you’ll meet various brands of pet foods. The pet food market has been dominated in the few years by the acquisition of big companies by even big companies. The growth of the pet foods industry now provides pet owners with better foods for their pets. The terms ‘’natural’’ dog food and really ‘’premium’’ dog food you’ll notice taking a closer look at some of the labels during the shopping. Premium pet foods have higher standards when choosing the quality of ingredients, formula and nutritional value. Some of the newer scientifically developed premium wellness pet foods meet the ideal criteria while also delivering highly nutritious, balanced wellness diets. The premium dog or cat food can boost your pet’s immune system and give him or her a shinier coat, healthier teeth and gums, and more energy. Real food for dogs can be purchased in prepackaged meals combined to provide nutritional balance, or in separate dishes so that diets can be customized to provide optimum nutrition for individual dogs with individual needs. When speaking about cats, they are obligate carnivores and are very different from dogs in their nutritional foods. However, you may ask how to choose the best brand of premium pet foods, as all the manufacturers have different standards regarding the freshness and quality of their ingredients. When going to shopping, it’s important to know that the star ratings for premium wellness pet foods can be based mainly on four factors: 1) ingredients 2) guaranteed analysis 3)daily cost to feed and 4) palatability And lastly, choosing the suitable premium food for your pet you will be surprised that these foods may actually be less expensive and healthier for your pet. <img src="http://freepettips.com/?ak_action=api_record_view&id=192&type=feed" alt="" />" } ["wfw"]=> array(2) { ["commentrss#"]=> int(1) ["commentrss"]=> string(54) "http://freepettips.com/2010/02/premium-pet-foods/feed/" } ["http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"]=> array(2) { ["comments#"]=> int(1) ["comments"]=> string(1) "0" } ["summary#"]=> int(1) ["summary"]=> string(287) " Anyone who’s ever owned a pet knows that they like to eat a lot. This fact is true that whether we are talking about ourselves, our dogs or our cats. What all animals eat has a big effect on their health. 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How about a domain name? Let's face it, Spot is tired of all the tennis balls. How about doing something different this year and give Spot his own domain on the web? Not only will your friends appreciate knowing what is going on in his life, he will appreciate the extra time you spend with him, even if it is spent dressing him like a reindeer." ["content"]=> array(2) { ["encoded#"]=> int(1) ["encoded"]=> string(1393) "Looking for a present for your pet? How about a domain name? Let’s face it, Spot is tired of all the tennis balls. How about doing something different this year and give Spot his own domain on the web? Not only will your friends appreciate knowing what is going on in his life, he will appreciate the extra time you spend with him, even if it is spent dressing him like a reindeer. With these domain coupon codes from Godaddy you can also save money, and also get him that rawhide bone he is asking for. <h2><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.godaddy.com?isc=pets3" target="_blank">PETS3– $3 off any .COM</a></h2> <h2><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.godaddy.com?isc=pets1" target="_blank">PETS1 – 10% off any order</a></h2> <h2><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.godaddy.com?isc=pets2" target="_blank">PETS2– $5 off any order of $30 or more</a></h2> <h2><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.godaddy.com?isc=pets20" target="_blank">PETS20– 20% Off Hosting Plans of one year or More</a></h2> Check out this link if you want other <a href="http://www.promo-coupons.com/godaddy-promo-code/">Godaddy savings</a>. <img src="http://freepettips.com/?ak_action=api_record_view&id=168&type=feed" alt="" />" } ["wfw"]=> array(2) { ["commentrss#"]=> int(1) ["commentrss"]=> string(62) "http://freepettips.com/2010/01/get-a-domain-for-your-pet/feed/" } ["http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"]=> array(2) { ["comments#"]=> int(1) ["comments"]=> string(1) "0" } ["summary#"]=> int(1) ["summary"]=> string(385) "Looking for a present for your pet? 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Rosin : From Wikipedia: “Well into the 20th century, coal miners brought canaries into coal mines as an “early warning signal” for deadly, toxic gases. The birds, being more sensitive, would become sick before the miners, who would then have a chance to escape or put on protective respirators.” Is it any wonder [...]" ["content"]=> array(2) { ["encoded#"]=> int(1) ["encoded"]=> string(4585) "Contributed by <a href="http://www.thehealingartofpetparenthood.com/Home.html">Nadine M. Rosin</a> : From Wikipedia: “Well into the 20th century, coal miners brought canaries into coal mines as an “early warning signal” for deadly, toxic gases. The birds, being more sensitive, would become sick before the miners, who would then have a chance to escape or put on protective respirators.” Is it any wonder that with the “pre green” proliferation of chemical laden cleaning and laundry products, building supplies, and monthly flea poison treatments, that our pets are developing cancer at such an alarming rate? In addition to protecting one’s animal from constant exposure to a myriad of possible household carcinogens, our having to negotiate the constant recalls and dangers of an unregulated, processed pet food industry can be an overwhelming and depressing nightmare. But there’s also a deeper issue: when it comes to these everyday toxins that we have become so unconscious about or accepting of, have our cherished, innocent pets become our modern day canaries? “There are MANY things we can do to prevent our beloved companion animals from ever getting cancer,” says the author of the recently published, THE HEALING ART OF PET PARENTHOOD. When her 8-year old dog, aka: her adopted daughter, Buttons, was diagnosed with deadly carcinoma and given 6 weeks to live, Nadine M. Rosin launched a massive personal research campaign into the world of holistic medicine. She soon came to learn that “holistic” didn’t mean symptom treating with natural remedies or herbs in lieu of pharmaceutical drugs. Instead, it meant clearing her home environment of all possible toxins, cleansing Buttons’ entire system physically and emotionally, and then giving her the proper nutritional support so that Buttons’ body could do what an unburdened body does best: heal itself. Buttons went on to thrive for another 11 years. Exactly 1 week before her 19th birthday, she died peacefully of old age in her mom’s loving arms. THE HEALING ART OF PET PARENTHOOD is an engaging narrative and an easy, interesting way to glean all kinds of valuable information on ways you can help prevent your own 4-legged family members (and maybe even the 2-legged ones) from ever having to deal with this awful disease. This is not dry text, but rather, it reads like a good novel that you will find hard to put down. Rosin’s writing has been called “brave” as she not only reveals herself and her life with radical and refreshing honesty, but as she goes on to describe what many pet parents are hesitant to reveal- her profound, maternal love for one furry beast… her “heart dog.” “When their time does come to pass on, it is okay to grieve deeply. For pet parents it is NEVER a matter of, “It’s just a dog (cat/etc.),”" Rosin says. In fact, Rosin holds this book as her personal mission- that of removing the words “it’s just a dog(cat/etc.)” from the lips of non pet parents everywhere. So you’re not just going to want to buy a copy for yourself, but one for every person you know who doesn’t understand how much you love your pet. I invite you to journey with Nadine M. Rosin into the emotional healing and self-awareness she develops over 19 years through the unconditional love of her dog, Buttons. Learn how to give YOUR OWN beloved animal the best life possible by joining them as they explore the world of holistic pet care to successfully treat canine cancer. Experience how Nadine copes with grief and loss, and ultimately discovers a continued spiritual connection with Buttons after death. THE HEALING ART OF PET PARENTHOOD is her story. It is only one version of a story shared by millions of pet parents. <dl id="attachment_116" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 122px;"> <dt class="wp-caption-dt"><a href="http://freepettips.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/shapeimage_43.png"><img class="size-full wp-image-116" title="shapeimage_43" src="http://freepettips.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/shapeimage_43.png" alt="" width="112" height="159" /></a></dt> </dl> AVAILABLE ONLINE ONLY- AT ALL ONLINE BOOK RETAILERS More information at <a href="http://www.TheHealingArtOfPetParenthood.com">http://www.TheHealingArtOfPetParenthood.com</a> <img src="http://freepettips.com/?ak_action=api_record_view&id=102&type=feed" alt="" />" } ["wfw"]=> array(2) { ["commentrss#"]=> int(1) ["commentrss"]=> string(63) "http://freepettips.com/2008/10/the-healing-art-parenthood/feed/" } ["http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"]=> array(2) { ["comments#"]=> int(1) ["comments"]=> string(1) "0" } ["summary#"]=> int(1) ["summary"]=> string(367) "Contributed by Nadine M. Rosin : From Wikipedia: “Well into the 20th century, coal miners brought canaries into coal mines as an “early warning signal” for deadly, toxic gases. The birds, being more sensitive, would become sick before the miners, who would then have a chance to escape or put on protective respirators.” Is it any wonder [...]" ["category@term"]=> string(4) "Cats" ["category#2@term"]=> string(4) "Dogs" ["category#3@term"]=> string(16) "Featured Stories" ["category#4@term"]=> string(3) "cat" ["category#5@term"]=> string(3) "dog" ["category#6@term"]=> string(3) "pet" ["date_timestamp"]=> int(1225304797) } [5]=> array(38) { ["title#"]=> int(1) ["title"]=> string(20) "Tips for Indoor Cats" ["link#"]=> int(1) ["link"]=> string(52) "http://freepettips.com/2008/10/tips-for-indoor-cats/" ["comments#"]=> int(1) ["comments"]=> string(61) "http://freepettips.com/2008/10/tips-for-indoor-cats/#comments" ["pubdate#"]=> int(1) ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 27 Oct 2008 21:32:34 +0000" ["dc"]=> array(11) { ["creator#"]=> int(1) ["creator"]=> string(6) "editor" ["subject#"]=> int(8) ["subject"]=> string(4) "Cats" ["subject#2"]=> string(3) "cat" ["subject#3"]=> string(8) "cat care" ["subject#4"]=> string(6) "kitten" ["subject#5"]=> string(10) "litter box" ["subject#6"]=> string(6) "neuter" ["subject#7"]=> string(9) "neutering" ["subject#8"]=> string(7) "spaying" } ["category#"]=> int(8) ["category"]=> string(4) "Cats" ["category#2"]=> string(3) "cat" ["category#3"]=> string(8) "cat care" ["category#4"]=> string(6) "kitten" ["category#5"]=> string(10) "litter box" ["category#6"]=> string(6) "neuter" ["category#7"]=> string(9) "neutering" ["category#8"]=> string(7) "spaying" ["guid#"]=> int(1) ["guid@"]=> string(11) "ispermalink" ["guid@ispermalink"]=> string(5) "false" ["guid"]=> string(28) "http://freepettips.com/?p=99" ["description#"]=> int(1) ["description"]=> string(318) "If you are considering getting a cat or kitten as an indoor pet, there are some things you need to consider. Choosing a good cat litter and spaying or neutering your kitten should be on the list. You may also want to consider getting your kitten declawed. Choosing a good cat litter is very important, especially [...]" ["content"]=> array(2) { ["encoded#"]=> int(1) ["encoded"]=> string(2791) "If you are considering getting a cat or kitten as an indoor pet, there are some things you need to consider. Choosing a good cat litter and spaying or neutering your kitten should be on the list. You may also want to consider getting your kitten declawed. Choosing a good cat litter is very important, especially if you already have other cats or if you are planning on getting more than one cat or kitten. You will want to find a clumping cat litter to make the task of cleaning the litter box easier. If you plan to have more than one cat, be sure to get a cat litter made for multiple cats. The placement of the litter box is almost as important as choosing a good litter. Be sure to place the litter box where the cat(s) can get to it but other pets, such as dogs, can not (dogs seem to love eating cat litter). Also be sure to keep it out of reach of small children as they may think it is a sandbox for them to play in. Another option is to get an enclosed litter box which will help keep other pets and children out of the litter box. Getting your new kitty fixed at an early age is important, especially if you have a male kitten. Once male kittens start to spray to mark their territory, it can be <div id="attachment_100" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 277px"><a href="http://freepettips.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/kitten.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-100" src="http://freepettips.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/kitten.jpg" alt="" width="267" height="200" /></a> </div> difficult to get them to stop. Getting your male kitten fixed before he starts to spray should prevent him from doing it. If he does start to spray before you can get him fixed, he may not stop even after getting him neutered. Declawing a kitten is an important decision. If there is any chance your kitty will ever be outside for any reason, it is best to leave his claws intact. This is their defense against larger animals. If there is no chance your kitten will be outside, you may want to have him declawed for the sake of your furniture. Kittens like to “sharpen” their claws on furniture and walls. I even have a cat who can climb the wall by digging his claws into the drywall. Needless to say, my wall is not very pretty. As with any pet, before accepting the responsibility, be sure you are well prepared. Get all of your supplies first and then get the cat or kitten. Training the kitten to use the litterbox is easy; I normally just show them where it is and they always go back. Just be sire to keep the litter box clean or they may use the bathroom floor for dong their business. <img src="http://freepettips.com/?ak_action=api_record_view&id=99&type=feed" alt="" />" } ["wfw"]=> array(2) { ["commentrss#"]=> int(1) ["commentrss"]=> string(57) "http://freepettips.com/2008/10/tips-for-indoor-cats/feed/" } ["http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"]=> array(2) { ["comments#"]=> int(1) ["comments"]=> string(1) "3" } ["summary#"]=> int(1) ["summary"]=> string(318) "If you are considering getting a cat or kitten as an indoor pet, there are some things you need to consider. Choosing a good cat litter and spaying or neutering your kitten should be on the list. You may also want to consider getting your kitten declawed. Choosing a good cat litter is very important, especially [...]" ["category@term"]=> string(4) "Cats" ["category#2@term"]=> string(3) "cat" ["category#3@term"]=> string(8) "cat care" ["category#4@term"]=> string(6) "kitten" ["category#5@term"]=> string(10) "litter box" ["category#6@term"]=> string(6) "neuter" ["category#7@term"]=> string(9) "neutering" ["category#8@term"]=> string(7) "spaying" ["date_timestamp"]=> int(1225143154) } [6]=> array(32) { ["title#"]=> int(1) ["title"]=> string(18) "PetCo Coupon Codes" ["link#"]=> int(1) ["link"]=> string(50) "http://freepettips.com/2008/10/petco-coupon-codes/" ["comments#"]=> int(1) ["comments"]=> string(59) "http://freepettips.com/2008/10/petco-coupon-codes/#comments" ["pubdate#"]=> int(1) ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 27 Oct 2008 14:55:01 +0000" ["dc"]=> array(8) { ["creator#"]=> int(1) ["creator"]=> string(5) "admin" ["subject#"]=> int(5) ["subject"]=> string(7) "Reviews" ["subject#2"]=> string(4) "code" ["subject#3"]=> string(6) "coupon" ["subject#4"]=> string(5) "petco" ["subject#5"]=> string(5) "promo" } ["category#"]=> int(5) ["category"]=> string(7) "Reviews" ["category#2"]=> string(4) "code" ["category#3"]=> string(6) "coupon" ["category#4"]=> string(5) "petco" ["category#5"]=> string(5) "promo" ["guid#"]=> int(1) ["guid@"]=> string(11) "ispermalink" ["guid@ispermalink"]=> string(5) "false" ["guid"]=> string(28) "http://freepettips.com/?p=95" ["description#"]=> int(1) ["description"]=> string(269) "Petco Deals Petco has all your pets needs met under one roof. There are products for any type of pet. Many think of Petco as only meeting the needs of dogs and cats, but Petco is so much more. And to think all the site has is products is erroneous also. There [...]" ["content"]=> array(2) { ["encoded#"]=> int(1) ["encoded"]=> string(3000) "Petco Deals Petco has all your pets needs met under one roof. There are products for any type of pet. Many think of Petco as only meeting the needs of dogs and cats, but Petco is so much more. And to think all the site has is products is erroneous also. There is a lot of helpful content for you also. Particularly when it comes to pet care. More about that in a moment, first take advantage of this great deal. <center> <table width="400"> <tr> <td width="100"><img src="http://freepettips.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/petco_coupon_code3.gif" alt="petco coupon code" title="petco coupon code" border="0"></td> <td width="300"><a href="http://www.petco.com/rad10" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">10% Off Entire Order</a>     <a href="http://www.petco.com/rad10" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">RAD10 is the code [ click here ]</a> <a href="http://www.petco.com/rad" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">10% Off & Free Shipping if Order Over $65</a>     <a href="http://www.petco.com/rad" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">RAD is the code [ click here ]</a> </td> </tr> </table> </center> Petco Coupon Above are Petco coupons to save money online. There is 10% off as well as free shipping if your order is over $65. You can simply enter one of the Petco promotion codes above at checkout for a discount. You enter them into the promotion box such as this one. Here is a graphic showing where to add them at checkout:<center> <img src="http://freepettips.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/petco_coupon.png" alt="petco coupon" title"petco coupon" border="0" class="aligncenter size-full"></center> <img src="http://freepettips.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/petco.png" alt="petco coupon" title"petco coupon" border="0" class="alignright size-full"> Petco Products and Information One of the most helpful sections of the site is the nutrition center. Nutrition is the first line of defense to keep your pet healthy. Good nutrition goes a long way but is obviously completely different then our own nutrition. Do you feed them once a day, twice a day, how much and what kind of food? The answers are completely different depending on the breed of animal, their age, their size and more. Use the nutrition center, more of a wizard, to walk you through questions and provide a suggestion. Be sure to use a <a href="http://www.promo-coupons.com/petco-coupons/">petco coupon</a> to get the best deal on the food you want your pet to eat. Specialty Stores Did you know they also have specialty stores. You would be surprised the information and products they have available. How about a dental care shop, or their cold weather gear. They have it all and it is quite amazing. <img src="http://freepettips.com/?ak_action=api_record_view&id=95&type=feed" alt="" />" } ["wfw"]=> array(2) { ["commentrss#"]=> int(1) ["commentrss"]=> string(55) "http://freepettips.com/2008/10/petco-coupon-codes/feed/" } ["http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"]=> array(2) { ["comments#"]=> int(1) ["comments"]=> string(1) "0" } ["summary#"]=> int(1) ["summary"]=> string(269) "Petco Deals Petco has all your pets needs met under one roof. There are products for any type of pet. Many think of Petco as only meeting the needs of dogs and cats, but Petco is so much more. And to think all the site has is products is erroneous also. There [...]" ["category@term"]=> string(7) "Reviews" ["category#2@term"]=> string(4) "code" ["category#3@term"]=> string(6) "coupon" ["category#4@term"]=> string(5) "petco" ["category#5@term"]=> string(5) "promo" ["date_timestamp"]=> int(1225119301) } [7]=> array(30) { ["title#"]=> int(1) ["title"]=> string(30) "Teaching Your Puppy New Tricks" ["link#"]=> int(1) ["link"]=> string(62) "http://freepettips.com/2008/10/teaching-your-puppy-new-tricks/" ["comments#"]=> int(1) ["comments"]=> string(71) "http://freepettips.com/2008/10/teaching-your-puppy-new-tricks/#comments" ["pubdate#"]=> int(1) ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Wed, 15 Oct 2008 04:26:01 +0000" ["dc"]=> array(7) { ["creator#"]=> int(1) ["creator"]=> string(6) "editor" ["subject#"]=> int(4) ["subject"]=> string(4) "Dogs" ["subject#2"]=> string(5) "puppy" ["subject#3"]=> string(18) "teach puppy tricks" ["subject#4"]=> string(16) "training a puppy" } ["category#"]=> int(4) ["category"]=> string(4) "Dogs" ["category#2"]=> string(5) "puppy" ["category#3"]=> string(18) "teach puppy tricks" ["category#4"]=> string(16) "training a puppy" ["guid#"]=> int(1) ["guid@"]=> string(11) "ispermalink" ["guid@ispermalink"]=> string(5) "false" ["guid"]=> string(28) "http://freepettips.com/?p=88" ["description#"]=> int(1) ["description"]=> string(311) "Teaching your puppy new tricks can seem like a useless task. There are a few things to keep in mind which will make training your puppy to “act” on command much easier. It is important not to start too soon, but it is equally important not to wait to long. As you may well know, potty-training [...]" ["content"]=> array(2) { ["encoded#"]=> int(1) ["encoded"]=> string(1947) "Teaching your puppy new tricks can seem like a useless task. There are a few things to keep in mind which will make training your puppy to “act” on command much easier. It is important not to start too soon, but it is equally important not to wait to long. As you may well know, potty-training a puppy requires constant effort on your part. The same goes for teaching a puppy new tricks. Puppies learn by repetition; the more they do something, the more likely they are to remember what it is you expect them to do. Don’t give up on your puppy too soon. Just because he isn’t catching on in the first few days of training, don’t assume there is no hope in him learning the tricks. Repetitiveness is the key; keep working on the same trick over and over until he has it mastered. Only then should you consider moving on to a new trick. It is also important to reward your puppy for his efforts, even if he doesn’t get it right the first time. Your puppy will learn to associate treats with the desired action and will be more keen on “performing” for you if he knows he will be rewarded. As he is learning the new trick, you may want to gradually increase the size of his trick as his performance improves. Try not to scold your puppy if he doesn’t perform the trick properly. Remember, he is just a baby. You most likely don’t yell at your infant for not walking when you think she should, so why would you yell at your puppy for not catching on to a new trick as quickly as you expect him to? Keep these few simple guidelines in mind and you will soon find your puppy performing on command. Remember to be patient and not give up hope; your puppy will learn new things more quickly as he gets older. We really aren’t that much different, you know. <img src="http://freepettips.com/?ak_action=api_record_view&id=88&type=feed" alt="" />" } ["wfw"]=> array(2) { ["commentrss#"]=> int(1) ["commentrss"]=> string(67) "http://freepettips.com/2008/10/teaching-your-puppy-new-tricks/feed/" } ["http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"]=> array(2) { ["comments#"]=> int(1) ["comments"]=> string(1) "1" } ["summary#"]=> int(1) ["summary"]=> string(311) "Teaching your puppy new tricks can seem like a useless task. There are a few things to keep in mind which will make training your puppy to “act” on command much easier. It is important not to start too soon, but it is equally important not to wait to long. As you may well know, potty-training [...]" ["category@term"]=> string(4) "Dogs" ["category#2@term"]=> string(5) "puppy" ["category#3@term"]=> string(18) "teach puppy tricks" ["category#4@term"]=> string(16) "training a puppy" ["date_timestamp"]=> int(1224044761) } [8]=> array(42) { ["title#"]=> int(1) ["title"]=> string(34) "Keeping Your Pets Safe and Healthy" ["link#"]=> int(1) ["link"]=> string(46) "http://freepettips.com/2008/10/keep-pets-safe/" ["comments#"]=> int(1) ["comments"]=> string(55) "http://freepettips.com/2008/10/keep-pets-safe/#comments" ["pubdate#"]=> int(1) ["pubdate"]=> string(31) "Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:22:33 +0000" ["dc"]=> array(13) { ["creator#"]=> int(1) ["creator"]=> string(6) "editor" ["subject#"]=> int(10) ["subject"]=> string(5) "Birds" ["subject#2"]=> string(4) "Cats" ["subject#3"]=> string(8) "Critters" ["subject#4"]=> string(4) "Dogs" ["subject#5"]=> string(16) "Featured Stories" ["subject#6"]=> string(4) "Fish" ["subject#7"]=> string(8) "Reptiles" ["subject#8"]=> string(8) "measures" ["subject#9"]=> string(4) "pets" ["subject#10"]=> string(6) "safety" } ["category#"]=> int(10) ["category"]=> string(5) "Birds" ["category#2"]=> string(4) "Cats" ["category#3"]=> string(8) "Critters" ["category#4"]=> string(4) "Dogs" ["category#5"]=> string(16) "Featured Stories" ["category#6"]=> string(4) "Fish" ["category#7"]=> string(8) "Reptiles" ["category#8"]=> string(8) "measures" ["category#9"]=> string(4) "pets" ["category#10"]=> string(6) "safety" ["guid#"]=> int(1) ["guid@"]=> string(11) "ispermalink" ["guid@ispermalink"]=> string(5) "false" ["guid"]=> string(28) "http://freepettips.com/?p=76" ["description#"]=> int(1) ["description"]=> string(238) "You may not realize it, but pets are a lot more vulnerable to bad weather incidents and being picked up as an assumed stray than you'd imagine. There are several things you can do to keep your pets safe, out of trouble, and happy at home!" ["content"]=> array(2) { ["encoded#"]=> int(1) ["encoded"]=> string(1591) "You may not realize it, but pets are a lot more vulnerable to bad weather incidents and being picked up as an assumed stray than you’d imagine. There are several things you can do to keep your pets safe, out of trouble, and happy at home! <ul> <li>Make sure your pet enclosures are secure and big enough. A pet likes nothing more than free space to move around and being closed up too tightly can be unhealthy. Also, you wouldn’t want a pet that needs to be closed up exploiting a weakness in the enclosure!</li> </ul> <ul> <li>If it’s storming outside, don’t forget to bring your pets inside. Some pets may not understand weather the same way that humans do, so it can be quite a scare for them.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Make sure your pets are tagged or collared if they are going to be out of the house. You wouldn’t want someone picking up your pet to call their own. They also run the risk of being taken to the pound if they’re not collared and/or tagged.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Keep your pets healthy! This is a big one. Keeping your pet healthy is one of the most important things you can do. Make sure you keep your pets free of parasites and common diseases. Be positive that your pets’ vaccinations are up-to-date.</li> </ul> Following these simple steps can assure that your pet remains safe and out of harms way. Keeping a safe, healthy environment is very important for your pet! <img src="http://freepettips.com/?ak_action=api_record_view&id=76&type=feed" alt="" />" } ["wfw"]=> array(2) { ["commentrss#"]=> int(1) ["commentrss"]=> string(51) "http://freepettips.com/2008/10/keep-pets-safe/feed/" } ["http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"]=> array(2) { ["comments#"]=> int(1) ["comments"]=> string(1) "0" } ["summary#"]=> int(1) ["summary"]=> string(238) "You may not realize it, but pets are a lot more vulnerable to bad weather incidents and being picked up as an assumed stray than you'd imagine. There are several things you can do to keep your pets safe, out of trouble, and happy at home!" 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Your pet can now join one of many social networks built just for them. We are starting a list of all the social networks for your critters to play at. Please post reviews or any [...]" ["content"]=> array(2) { ["encoded#"]=> int(1) ["encoded"]=> string(864) "Online networks targeting pet lovers are common, but a growing subset is catering to the pets themselves. Your pet can now join one of many social networks built just for them. We are starting a list of all the social networks for your critters to play at. 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