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12 Pet Safety Tips
As pet owners, we want to make sure our furry friends are safe from harm. Here are 12 things to...
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Good Debt, Bad Debt… What’s the Difference?
With credit so easily available it may seem harmless to borrow. But many Canadians have too much debt: At the...
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5-Star Décor on a Two-Star Budget
You don't need a lot of money to make your home look like a million bucks. Find out how you...
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Ask the Expert: Don’t Medicate Cat without Vet’s Approval
Your Pet Question: Is it safe to give our cat glucosamine, and if so how much?Fay Murphy, Nova Scotia The
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Ask the Expert: Dog Lunges at Strangers
Your Pet Question: How do we stop our mixed breed (large) dog from barking and lunging at strangers when he’s
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Ask the Expert: Demystifying Cat Sleep Patterns
Your Pet Question: How many hours should an older cat (12-years-old) sleep?Debbie Quadra, British Columbia The Expert Says: Sleep is
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Ask the Expert: Growling Dog Might Need Medical Care
Your Pet Question: My 14 lb. dog growls a lot. For example, if I approach him in the morning while
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Ask the Expert: Hyper Dogs Hard to Walk
Your Pet Question: How do I train my two small hyper dogs to walk calmly on the leash? Holly The
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Pets Bonding with Babies
Check out five videos of cats and dogs having fun with some pint-sized playmates.
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Ask the Expert: Why Does My Dog Eat Dirt?
Your Pet Question: My 8-year-old old husky setter-cross dog eats dirt. She gets dry and canned dog food, some eggs
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Ask the Expert: Get Itchy-eared Cat Checked!
Your Pet Question: My cat is always trying to scratch in her ears and shakes her head violently all the
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7 Edible Flowers
This spring, let your garden do double duty and add flowers to your salads. Here are seven flowers that you...
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Staff Tested: Philips Wake-up Light Plus Alarm Clock
Wake up naturally in a dark room with an alarm clock that simulates sunrise
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5 Sporty Animals
Check out five videos of animals showing off their athletic skills.
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The 5 Worst Dog Training Mistakes
Does your dog speak your language or do you speak his? Thinking like a dog will help overcome these five...
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5 Water-Loving Dogs
Check out five videos of pooches that love participating in water sports.
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5 Feisty and Fearless Animals
Check out five videos of animals that seem to have no fear.
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How to Get Your Pet Used to a Newborn
You're expecting a new person in your home very soon--your newborn baby! Have you prepared Fido for the new addition?...
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5 Things to do With Buckets
Use old plastic or metal buckets as lobster pots, planters, Christmas tree stands, and more!
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How to Start a Vermicompost
A vermicompost is a compost bin that uses worms to break down organic waste. If that sounds gross, don't worry:...
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4 Tips to Get the Best Bank Account
When you're a kid, deciding where to put your money is simple: a piggy bank. The choices get more complex...
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5 Things To Do with Sandwich Bags
The self-sealing plastic bag became a part of our lives in 1969, when Dow Chemical introduced the Ziploc bag.
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3 Amazing Pet Hero Tales
Meet three families whose pets literally saved lives, including heroic horses and other pet hero stories.
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How to Fix Chipped Porcelain
Disguise chips, dings and scratches in porcelain bathtubs, sinks, toilets and major appliances with a quick and easy touch-up glaze....
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5 No-Sew Costumes
For all you big kids out there with no time to make your own costume, we've raided our kiddie files...
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7 Financial Tips Every Married Woman Should Know
Just about everyone who marries wants a happy and long-lasting union. But it doesn't always work like that. And when...
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5 Things To Do with Aluminium Cans
Aluminium cans have been around for many years, used by food companies to package their products and beverages. But what...
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Get Paid for Your Opinion
Did you know you can get paid for your opinion? Yes, instead of just sounding off to your brother-in-law about...