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What Should I Know About Pet Care?

Original Question: What are the best things to know about taking care of your pet?

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by KMINER

KMINER is a Top Reviewer on Epinions 		Sep 22 '00 If You Really Want To Help ...
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by Hard_To_Please
 Oct 11 '00 What It Feels Like to Lose Two Best Friends in Two Weeks
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by JENNI1396
 Jun 02 '00 Everytime an animal finds a home an angel gets their wings
To stop over population of animals get them spayed or neutered. It saves millions of innocent animals from dying every year. ... read full review 		Very Helpful
by jsaunt
 Jan 12 '04 Spike: Rest In Peace 1989-2003
When it comes to pets, who is caring for whom? ... read full review 		Very Helpful
by KCFemme
 Jul 25 '00 Does My Bunny Have the Sniffles?
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by My3LilMen
 Sep 23 '00 "Animal Cruelty - The Story of Duchess the Dalmatian. Are the Owners Guilty or Not?"
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by JDinPA
 May 17 '00 Ducks In The Garage And Geese In The House ~~ A Normal Day At My House!
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by Lisa_J
 May 24 '03 Lovin' the cats... Calling them the 'Boyz'
Pet Care encompasses a lot of time and some expenses, but if you are up to the challenge, the rewards can be immense!... read full review 		Very Helpful
by sweetsue_98
 Feb 14 '02 For The Love Of Your Pet! Over 40 W/O
LOVE is what a pet will give you and ask little in return!... read full review 		Very Helpful
by groverchick
 Oct 19 '00 Declawing: How would you like to have no fingers?
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by casey215
 May 22 '00 My Children Were Victims of a Drive By (or How to Care for a Pet Rabbit)
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by junebug531
 Oct 19 '00 Muffy, Missy, Cissy-Our Story And A Plea From Us
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by My3LilMen
 Sep 28 '00 "Going on a Road Trip With Your Family's Best Friend - Your Dog."
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by jsaunt
 Dec 30 '01 The New Adventures of Spike
I hope you never have to consider cruel and inhumane means just to get along with irrational neighbors.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by jnbmoore
 May 17 '00 Some Accidents are NOT preventable
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by tbrown
 Jul 20 '00 LISTEN TO BOB BARKER!
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by tbrown
 Jun 24 '00 IS YOUR PET A BUTTERBALL?
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by Melaney
 May 30 '00 Rabbit ,Bunnies,Peter Cottontail....
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by tbrown
 Jun 23 '00 COMMONSENSE PETCARE
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by JDinPA
 Sep 16 '00 Protect The Animals ~ Report Animal Abuse Right Away Or Carry Part Of The Blame
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by Lark729_89
 Oct 05 '00 Protect Your Dog's Paws In Winter
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by tbrown
 Jun 24 '00 GUARD AGAINST RABIES
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by erin5oaks
 Jun 18 '00 My dog won't bite.....
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by Melaney
 Aug 10 '00 RABBIT CARE PART II
Rabbits make great pets.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by craftgun40
 Jul 12 '00 The bond between two dogs...a true story
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by char.mike
 Oct 15 '00 Just one more...
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by Woody35
 Jul 10 '00 Pet Loss: Saying Goodbye
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by kelly60
 Aug 26 '00 Indoors or Outdoors - Where Do Cats Belong
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by HawgWyld
 Oct 08 '00 Why Screech the Cat hates Halloween
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by craftgun40
 Jun 12 '00 Animal Hoarders...(Whaaat???)
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by craftgun40
 Sep 15 '00 Is your pet ready for winter?
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by bailey264
 Aug 16 '00 The Passive Rebellion of the Pyromaniac Pooch * *
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by Naomi7835
 Jun 06 '00 Why Not Help Them Out Too!!
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by Ready2bmom
 Jun 06 '00 ~Good for BOTH of you!~
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by junebug531
 Sep 26 '00 Pets-A Learning Experience For Critters And Sitters Alike
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by nortos
 Jul 01 '00 $$ The $10,000 Goldfish $$
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by sherrylee
 Jul 08 '00 A Trip to the Shelter
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by kay67
 Oct 03 '00 Feed Me, Or I Will Not Purr For You!!
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by bailey264
 Aug 12 '00 The Passive Rebellion of the Pyromaniac Pooch *
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by VeeZee
 Aug 12 '00 My Pet Was Dumped Off, Please Don't Do This To Yours
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by magenta321
 Jul 04 '00 Pot Bellied Pigs as Pets?
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by sarajohn
 Jun 05 '00 Pounce Treats for Cats, My Dogs Love it too!
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by Ready2bmom
 May 30 '00 Tug of War-Plato won
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by willeftk
 Jun 28 '00 Good Dog, Bad News
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by sarajohn
 Sep 23 '00 THE UN-SUNG HEROES: THE EVERYDAY PETS!
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by mbmattson
 Jun 30 '00 Raising a pooch..it's more work than you thought, isn't it?
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by SpookyMonkey
 Sep 10 '00 My roommate has crabs
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by sarajohn
 Sep 16 '00 PROBLEM SOLVING: MY DOG IS WETTING AT NIGHT! THIS IS HOW WE FOUND A SOLUTION !
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by sarajohn
 Jun 25 '00 A Match Made In Heaven!
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by EquineLdy
 Oct 02 '00 Heaven AND Hell in One Day...a.k.a Horse Safety 102
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by my_mother
 May 21 '00 Pet Sitting, Babysitting Someone's Pet
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by sherrylee
 Jun 11 '00 FEEDING FIDO: Pet Care Resources for Times of Financial Stress
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by sherrylee
 Jun 21 '00 Travels With Elvis
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by gaelkm
 Sep 15 '00 What we did to help our lonely, little dog
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by BroadwayBaby
 Jul 22 '00 How much is that doggie in the window?
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by pantazis5
 Oct 04 '00 Our Daisy Girl....
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by slhansen
 Jul 25 '00 Goodbye, Max
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by groverchick
 Sep 03 '00 Gourmet Cooking for your Cat....
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by kcfoxy
 Jul 29 '00 Heat Stroke Killed My Dog
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by shartion
 Jun 26 '00 "Our Lovable Pet Has Epilepsy"
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by SurgRN911
 May 30 '00 Humane Society resident, forces me to cook.
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by EquineLdy
 Jul 09 '00 Our daughter's first Pony ride...Don't do what we did!
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by radioguy
 Sep 19 '00 On Being Adopted by an Alley Cat
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by craftgun40
 May 28 '00 Things to consider BEFORE selecting a household pet.
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by shartion
 Aug 09 '00 "Mom, There's a Peacock Looking in our Window"
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by thedragonweyr
 Jul 31 '00 Leo, Gone But Never To Be Forgotten!
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by box543
 Jul 30 '00 Should you buy a Green Iguana?
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by craftgun40
 Jun 03 '00 Two for the price of one (protection from dogs and a dog training device)
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by susidee34
 Jun 18 '00 Is it necessary to bathe WITH your cats?
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by bluehawq
 Aug 25 '00 Hey! That Looks Like a Chicken in Your House!
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by djgeiger
 Jun 09 '00 What do you do with that baby wildlife you found?? Wildlife Rehabilitation
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by PalmerLD
 Jun 25 '00 It just breaks my heart every single time...
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by sexygrlnmd
 Jul 04 '00 Picking the perfect Vet
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by Denalisky
 Jul 29 '00 Are hamsters carnivores or herbivores?
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by pianomam
 Aug 13 '00 The Adventures of Traif, the Jewish Potbellied Pig!
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by pboy
 Oct 16 '00 Vote YES on Question 3 to End Greyhound Dog Racing in Massachusetts
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by craftgun40
 Aug 31 '00 A trip in a motor home with your dogs
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by awoolcott
 Jun 03 '00 So, Your Cat's Got Hyperthyroid? Now What?
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by PalmerLD
 Sep 03 '00 SNAP! CRACKLE! POP!
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by caradoc
 Aug 21 '00 Don't You Love Me?
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by groverchick
 Sep 02 '00 Meow...Child to be loved and protected!
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by sweetcece
 Jul 02 '00 How to Love and Care for Sight Impaired Pets
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by box543
 Jul 09 '00 Rats make GREAT pets! (I promise!)
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by caradoc
 Sep 13 '00 My Mailman's a Meanie
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by TexasMomof3
 Sep 02 '00 Heat Stroke and Your Dog: What You Need to Know
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by PalmerLD
 Sep 15 '00 It's Up To YOU!!
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by Ankhesenamun
 Oct 03 '00 Mommy, can I have a bunny for Easter???? Rabbit Care, Part I
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by HawgWyld
 Jul 12 '00 Housebreaking for the lazy
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by iceteagirl
 Jun 29 '00 A mouse in the house!!
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by martytdx
 Aug 28 '00 Kitten Training in 216 easy steps
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by kcdiva
 Oct 18 '00 We Don't Need Your Dogs
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by Penguinlady
 Sep 12 '00 Cats, take care of your own damn fleas!
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by PalmerLD
 Jul 26 '00 Newton and Shiloh
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by charles
 May 27 '00 Take Advantage Of Their Rabies Tag: Register Your Pets
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by LaBruja
 Aug 30 '00 I'm Just Weak for an Older Guy
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by naturalhigh
 May 29 '00 Chic pets to keep: DUCKS
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by disartain
 May 18 '00 Cat Scratch Disease(revised 5/19)
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by dustygold
 May 29 '00 Hamsters Rock! The Story of Rockie
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by kboo
 Aug 22 '00 Loving your dog is not the same as treating it like a human!
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by sarajohn
 Jul 06 '00 A Story About Our Childhood Pets!
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by d.caves
 Jul 05 '00 Your Dog Does Not Belong in the Road!
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by madarnell
 Sep 26 '00 Nice house, Lets Break In........Arrrrrrrrfh.
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by LaBruja
 Sep 15 '00 The Mysterious Madame X
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by jankp
 May 26 '00 If You Think Cats Are Happier In The Big Outdoors, Read On
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by My3LilMen
 Sep 18 '00 "Animal Cruelty - THIS STORY WILL BREAK YOUR HEART AND REDUCE YOU TO TEARS!"
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by MARIEROY
 Aug 19 '00 LOVE YOUR PET! PART EULOGY/PART TRIBUTE
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by HawgWyld
 Jul 09 '00 Pet namin' 101 (or, Screech the Cat gets a name)
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by Moppysl
 Jul 11 '00 Barrymore is dog tired ...
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by jessicarbt
 Jul 15 '00 Considering a rabbit? Look before you hop! Common rabbit myths dispelled.
It's a commitment for the rabbit's lifetime of up to 10+ years. If you can't make that commitment, don't say yes to that fuzzy face, even if the kids beg.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by mrssmoopy
 Sep 30 '00 Pepe Le Pue came to visit last week....
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by HawgWyld
 Jul 09 '00 Cat washin' 101 (or, Screech the Cat gets a bath)
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by BlonbabyDawn
 Aug 30 '00 Stop Littering!!!
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by evspears
 Dec 03 '04 A True Friend in Times of Trouble
I would just like to say that having a pet for me has been in all sense. A true life saver and a terrific companion. ... read full review 		Very Helpful
by GrandmaSandy
 Oct 19 '00 Oh My, Kitty needs to be serviced ASAP!
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by MHawkins
 Jun 09 '00 What do I do with it now?
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by kelly60
 Jul 17 '00 Controlling Aquarium Algae and Other Fish Care Tips
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by GrandmaSandy
 Oct 04 '00 Cheesecake Delight
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by HawgWyld
 Jul 16 '00 Pets as weapons!
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by madarnell
 Sep 27 '00 Poodles, a big small choice!
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by pcomsec
 Aug 29 '00 Chastisement by Vet - Part 2
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by sugarcote
 Jun 14 '00 Dirt and Pets
Caring for a pet can be a lot of work. It takes love and commitment.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by caradoc
 Aug 14 '00 Ouch! Ouchy! Hot Feet!
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by GrandmaSandy
 Sep 10 '00 My kitty has a solid oak scratching post.
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by GrandmaSandy
 Jul 01 '00 KC ~Let the Squirrel Go
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by JBduckling
 Jun 10 '00 Welcome to Your New Home, Jackson!
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by pcomsec
 Aug 30 '00 Oh lord, she's the one who paints her dogs' nails
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by redwolfoz
 Jul 12 '00 Kong: the ultimate in dog toys
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by BeastieGirl
 Jun 03 '00 Cats can get AIDS?
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by mrssmoopy
 Jul 14 '00 Forget the vacuum, get the "rake"
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by onabreak2
 May 27 '00 I Miss My Stinky
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by acdc711
 Jun 03 '00 What a Hairy Household!
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by GrandmaSandy
 Jul 31 '00 Oh No another one bellied up!
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by GrandmaSandy
 Sep 11 '00 Feathers are not just for pillows
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by HawgWyld
 Jul 12 '00 Indoor pets and summer heat (or, how Screech survives the Arkansas sun)
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by BeastieGirl
 May 18 '00 My Cat Had No Hair!!!
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by Gizzykat
 Jun 15 '00 It's Okay to Grieve the Loss of a Pet
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by GrandmaSandy
 Oct 15 '00 A Must For Pet Health
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by adiliber
 Jun 02 '00 Are you sure you want to buy a dog?
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by annecal
 May 18 '00 Hints, Facts and Advice EVERY pet owner should know...
Here are a few things you should know about your pet!... read full review 		Very Helpful
by GrandmaSandy
 Sep 10 '00 My dog is becoming a drug addict!
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by LaBruja
 Aug 27 '00 Too Big for the House...Says Who!
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by LaBruja
 Aug 26 '00 The Hype on Wolves
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by onabreak2
 Aug 05 '00 He Aint Heavy He Is A Cupcake $?$
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by TheBaba
 Aug 27 '00 Hints for BREEDING YOUR PUREBRED ...
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by TheBaba
 Jul 15 '00 Parasites.....And man's best friend!
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by bootsers
 Jun 20 '00 Keep your beady little eyes to yourself
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by mrssmoopy
 Jul 12 '00 My Dogs - the vacuum stalkers
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by TheBaba
 Jul 15 '00 I hope you love your dog more than my mom loved my dog!
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by craftgun40
 Jul 03 '00 "Can I pet your dog,.........does it bite?"
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by hkb
 May 31 '00 Can your dog's medication trigger diabetes?
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by Chelie11
 Oct 07 '00 Safety for Fido & Fluffy on Halloween
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by TheBaba
 Aug 15 '00 SOMETHING THAT I REALLY MUST BE AWARE OF....
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by GrandmaSandy
 Oct 10 '00 My Dog Stinks!
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by Penguinlady
 Jun 01 '00 Love your cats - keep 'em inside
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by disartain
 Jun 15 '00 How to survive giving your Cat a bath.
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by craftgun40
 Jul 01 '00 A well trained dog?
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by sultra
 Jun 03 '00 My Kitties ADORE me
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by TheBaba
 Aug 15 '00 Stickin' to a good thing...or maybe you could call this a 'RUNNY" thing.
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by mbmattson
 Jun 18 '00 My sweet Valentine
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by GrandmaSandy
 Jul 09 '00 The House Guests From %$#@
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by Presleysmama
 Jun 07 '00 OK.....So Not All Horses Make Good Pets.....
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by TheBaba
 Aug 27 '00 SHOULD I OR SHOULDN'T I? ..SHOULD I OR SHOULDN'T I?
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by TheBaba
 Aug 23 '00 A new puppy...A new Veterinarian!
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by gypsyrose75
 May 20 '00 My Flower That Didn't Stink
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by susidee34
 May 27 '00 HELP...Rabid racoon on the premises
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by QueenLyssa
 Jun 27 '00 Calci-Sand: The substrate your reptile (and you) will love
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by TheBaba
 Aug 15 '00 Oh! My Poor Kizzy....don't let it bother you so!
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by priseger
 Jun 02 '00 The Oldest Cat
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by Presleysmama
 Jun 28 '00 Fun Can Come in Small Packages Too!
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by junebug531
 Sep 20 '00 Adventures In Pet Sitting
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by protoguy
 Jun 23 '00 Saying Goodbye
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by econger
 Jul 08 '00 Does your child want horseback riding lessons?
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by Cynthia411
 Jun 01 '00 Your Pets are counting on you!
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by hikini
 Sep 01 '00 Traveling with Muffy and Tuffy
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by muttgirl
 Jul 31 '00 Human Ego Vs. Nature: The Tragedy of Wolf Hybrids
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by smh32775
 Jul 01 '00 Would you die for your pet?
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by menomonee1
 Jun 29 '00 The dying man and his dog.
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by Kassie
 Aug 18 '00 PETOPIA
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by Presleysmama
 Jun 02 '00 Horses make good pets too!
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by GrandmaSandy
 Jun 24 '00 Gone But Never Forgotten
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by TheBaba
 Aug 20 '00 What if there is an EMERGENCY...??
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by angelsbear
 May 24 '00 Puppies and Kittens--Expennnsiiiivvveee, Are you Ready?
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by SALLY56
 Jul 30 '00 Warning: A Deadly Mistake!!!
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by TheBaba
 Jun 03 '00 My Sadee Mae...My shadow, my freind!
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by Chelie11
 Jun 07 '00 Dog Days Of Summer
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by GrandmaSandy
 Jul 16 '00 Any One Need A Hair Cut?
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by craftgun40
 Jun 14 '00 Tips on giving your dog a bath
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by TheBaba
 Jul 22 '00 IS YOUR BEST FRIEND IN PAIN?
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by sweetcece
 Jun 07 '00 Just Like Lay's Potato Chips, You Can't Have Just One!
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by TheBaba
 Aug 23 '00 When you try your hardest...and still nothing helps.
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by gypsyrose75
 May 25 '00 Pet Population Prevention
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by Chelie11
 Aug 23 '00 Turkey Bird !!!
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by skygirl
 Jun 25 '00 "THE FAMILY JEWELS ARE MISSING"!
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by momsworkinlate
 Jul 05 '00 Moms in a Crabby Mood!!!
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by adiliber
 Aug 08 '00 Don't be Cruel!
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by TheBaba
 Aug 14 '00 Oh! Bow-wow...Oh! Bow-Wow !!!
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by TheBaba
 Aug 07 '00 "BUT SHE WAS ONLY IN TO HAVE HER TEETH CLEANED"!
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by Cindee
 Jul 02 '00 Common sense this summer will protect your Pet
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by TheBaba
 Aug 06 '00 Sticking to what I know most about!
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by TheBaba
 Jul 22 '00 DON'T LET YOUR BEST FRIEND BECOME AN "X" FAMILY MEMBER!
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