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Paws for a blessing
South Coast Today - FAIRHAVEN — It’s not every day you spot a yellow lab, a boa constrictor and a pet guinea pig at a mass, but as those who have participated in years past know, the Blessing of the Animals is no typical mass. “All of their animals were on their best

Alexander’s ‘bad day’ delightful to watch
Digital Collegian - In this song, he sings of giving up desserts and his pet gerbil just for the love of “Lizzie Pitofsky.” The children in the audience certainly enjoyed this one as well as the adults. Another Vegas-inspired number that was all about shoes featured

Veterinarian Dan Richardson to Lead K-State Olathe Innovation Campus - PR Newswire (press release)

Flea and Tick Control Tips
Overview from your Guide on pest control, safety measures and tips on fighting fleas and ticks. This is followed by a press release from Farnam Pet Products announcing a new look for their line of parasite products.

Sexing hamsters
How to tell the difference between male and female hamsters.

Hamster Baby Care
What you should do if your hamster unexpectedly has a litter of babies (pups).

Hamsters as Pets
Information about keeping golden (Syrian, teddy bear) and dwarf hamsters as pets, including picking a hamster, setting up a good cage, and fedding your pet hamster.

K-State picks CEO for Olathe biosciences campus - Bizjournals.com

Skin Ailments In Pets
Diseases affecting the skin fall under two categories: primary and secondary. Primary skin ailments impact the skin directly, and may result from flea or tick infestation. Secondary diseases initially involve other organs and then impact the skin, such as hyperthyroidism, according to the American Animal Hospital Association.

Parasites: Fleas
Flea life cycle, signs of flea bites, allergy and hypersensitivity in animals, and flea control.

Get Bargains at Flea Markets
Eight flea market shopping strategies.

Sew for Pets — Sew a Small Pet Bed - A perfect cat bed
Save a bit on where you find pet hair by making you pet its own bed. Find a free pattern and directions here.

Cage Accessories to Avoid
A list of the top 5 dangerous bird cage accessories and an explanation of the threats they could pose to your pet.

Names for Pet Turtles
Browse through a list of reader-submitted pet names for turtles and tortoises.

Names for Pet Lizards
Browse through a list of reader-submitted pet names for lizards.

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