From the Farm: Donkeys as Pets
Donkeys are very curious, intelligent, and emotional creatures. As a result, they build strong bonds with other animals and humans that last a lifetime.
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Dog Park Etiquette
Before heading to the park, review these dos and don'ts of dog park etiquette.
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How to Clean Your Pets' Ears
Learn how to clean your pets' ears, including what signs to look out for and what supplies you'll need.
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Pets and plants living in harmony
How to keep pets safe around indoor plants
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Why Cats Love Cardboard Boxes
By connecting a cat's hunter-prey evolution, with its need for security and comfort, new research has emerged that proves cats not only want a place to feel secure, but also a place to help reduce stress levels. By applying the results from this study, animal shelters may be able to help cats become better adjusted to new surroundings more quickly, allowing cats to find their forever home sooner.
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Why Do Dogs Eat Grass (and Should I Be Worried if He Does)?
Eating grass is generally not dangerous to dogs. But, as a responsible pet parent, you need to pay close attention to your dog's behavior regarding it.
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Ask Dr. Jenn
Jennifer Shepherd received her doctorate of veterinary medicine from Colorado State University in 2000. She completed a small animal medicine and surgery internship at the Ontario Veterinary College before entering private practice Dr. Shepherd owns Cloquet Animal Hospital in Northern Minnesota where she practices full time.
In her free time she enjoys writing, photography, running and spending time with her husband, three children, two dogs, and one spoiled cat. She is pictured here with her best running dog Apollo, a Portuguese Water Dog who can’t swim but loves playing in snow.
