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The Rise in Tick Population
May 16 2012
As noted in previous articles, this past winter’s warm temperatures yielded an unusually large number of ticks that are posing a health risk to pets and people in Massachusetts and…
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No Crystal Ball
May 11 2012
Click here to read April’s Think 12 Fact of the Month.
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And the Winner is…
May 02 2012
SPRING FEVER PET PHOTO CONTEST WINNER! Now that Spring has sprung (we think!), it’s time to THINK SPRING! Even though winter didn’t snow us under and we’ve yet to…
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What do you see in your backyard and what can you do about it?
May 02 2012
Spring time planting – what a joy! What do you see, however, beyond the flowers and shrubs and children playing in the yard? Look. Look hard. In the stems… intruders,…
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Shaping Up for Better Health:
Apr 30 2012
We turn our attention to shaping up for summer every May. Your pet’s doctor wants your pet to stay in shape too! Pet nutritional and exercise trends may mimic human…
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Reasons to Celebrate – May 2012
Apr 30 2012
MAY 3rd NATIONAL SPECIALLY-ABLED PETS DAY 2012 Formerly known as “National Disabled Pets Day,” the day was renamed to project a more positive message to this special pet holiday. Just…
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Take Your Dog to Work Day
Apr 27 2012
In dog circles, June 22, 2012 is known as” Take Your Dog to Work Day” or “TYDTWD” and the entire week is designated as Take Your Pet to Work Week™!…
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Earth Day 2012
Apr 19 2012
Earth Day 2012 is April 22nd this year and celebrates its 52nd year! Begun in spring 1970, Earth Day was created after founder, Gaylord Nelson, a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin,…
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Canine Life Study project for Golden Retrievers
Apr 18 2012
Canine Life Study project for Golden Retrievers follows the Framingham Heart Study model! Your pet may qualify to participate in the study In 1948, a cardiovascular research study laid the…
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Reasons to Celebrate – April 2012
Apr 01 2012
April 8th – Draw a picture of a bird day Also known as “DABDay” (Draw A Bird Day), the movement to acknowledge this day originated in the United Kingdom in…
