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Dixie the cat has made international headlines recently after she was reunited with her family after being lost for nine years!  MSNBC reports that the 15-year-old cat disappeared from her home in 1999 and, “was found less than half a mile from her home in Birmingham after a concerned resident rang the animal charity to [...]

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Hello, I am one of the newest contributors to PetKnows! My name is Carrie and I wanted to post an introduction so everyone will get to know me and my dream to become a proud parent to a very special Cavalier King Charles Spaniel this Christmas!
Here is a little background information about me and my [...]

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PetKnows is now on Facebook! If you are on there (is anyone NOT these days??), please stop on by, become a fan, and join in on the conversations. We’d love for our readers to add pictures of their pets and start new discussions!

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One of the most heartbreaking aspects of the devastation left by Hurricane Katrina was the many stories about pets left behind simply because their owners had no way to evacuate with them. Many people were faced with no other option than to use public transportation to a shelter that didn’t welcome animals. Thankfully, along with [...]

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Veterinarian Dr. Marty Becker recently appeared on ABC News to discuss some “people foods” that are harmful, and sometimes deadly for your pets. Some of these are well-known, such as chocolate and grapes; however, there are some foods that not too many people would necessarily recognize as poisonous for their pets. All of [...]

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Well I figured since this is one of my first posts on here, I’d introduce myself and my dog to everyone. As shown below, my name is Nima (not mistaken for Nemo the fish). I have the most fantastic and loyal friend named Santana (I like to call him “The Tana [...]

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Here are some cute little funnies for this Friday. Enjoy!

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and finally, who doesn’t love a big, wet smooch?

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A new client of mine, Scott Common Sense Community, has dedicated an entire section of their “Neat and Clean” tips to all-things pets! Want to know the best ways to get out carpet stains from pet “messes”? Cleaning food bowls? Getting rid of that “wet dog” smell after he swims in the local pond? [...]

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Do you know what you would do if something suddenly happened to your pet and you have to quickly act on your feet? I surely do not and the only resource I have at my house is the tell-tale yellow book, Cats for Dummies. Don’t get me wrong – there is a lot of good [...]

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One of my favorite spots in the DC area is actually found in the northern Virginia town of Arlington. The Lost Dog Café is a quaint deli that serves gourmet sandwiches and pizzas with charm and a neighborhood feel. It wasn’t long after I moved to DC that I was told to try out the [...]

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