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Nov 7, 20222 min read
Facts about Lymphoma in Dogs
Today is National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day. Although less than 1% of dogs are diagnosed with lymphoma in the US each year, it...
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becauseofjim17
Oct 2, 20222 min read
Dogs and cats on the Farm
Today is world farm animal day. When we think of farm animals, we might think of the song the farmer in the Dell. I remember singing that...
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becauseofjim17
Sep 21, 20223 min read
Stomach Issues part 1
Dogs and cats get sick just like we do. When it comes to stomach issues the poops say it all. Sometimes it’s just a quick passing bug and...
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becauseofjim17
Sep 4, 20224 min read
The Truth About Having Fur Kids or Any Other kinds of Kids
There are many of us who fancy ourselves, animal lovers. We love to see them on TV, we love to visit our friends and play with their...
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becauseofjim17
Aug 25, 20222 min read
American Artist Appreciation Month Series/A Bit About Gwen
I received my BS in Theatre Arts Education. I wanted to get my masters in directing. I learned that more than performing, I loved taking...
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becauseofjim17
Aug 17, 20222 min read
Happy National Black Cat Appreciation Day
August 17th is Black Cat Appreciation Day. While we love to call our black cats mini panthers, there is only one breed of cat that was...
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becauseofjim17
Aug 17, 20221 min read
Black Cat Appreciation Day/Good Luck
Japan Photo Credit: Helena Lopes Black cats are seen as a symbol of good luck, especially for single women. They are credited for...
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becauseofjim17
Aug 15, 20225 min read
Interview with Animal Artist Krystle Cole/American Artist Appreciation Month Series
One of the positive things about social media is that you can find interesting people and things that you may never have a chance to...
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becauseofjim17
Aug 13, 20221 min read
International Left-Handers Day/Male cats are more likely to be Lefties Than Females.
Photo Credits left to right: Yaroslav Shuraev, Pavel Danilyuk, Bethany Ferr Fun Fact: Did you know that your dog or cat can have a...
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becauseofjim17
Aug 10, 20221 min read
You Can Never Spoil Your Dog Too Much/Happy National Spoil Your Dog Day
Ok, you can spoil your dog too much. But you really have to work at it to do it. Too many treats can cause health issues, but one or two...
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becauseofjim17
Aug 9, 20221 min read
Have I Got a Book for You! National Book Lovers Day
Today is National Book Lovers Day! I would have to say I fall into that cat-egory. If you haven't read my book Because of Jim (a Story of...
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becauseofjim17
Aug 8, 20223 min read
Comic book and Cosplay artist Brian Wingrove/ American Artist Appreciation Month Series
This week’s artist is Brian Wingrove. His talent is incredible and his dedication to his art is unmatched. I met Brian in a costume...
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becauseofjim17
Aug 8, 20221 min read
Happy International Cat Day
Fun fact! Cats like names that start with S and end in Y (ee). There is something about the sound of those letters, especially the long E...
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becauseofjim17
Aug 6, 20221 min read
Today is National Twins Day/Fun Facts
I asked the question can cats have twins? Well, in the general sense yes, and triplets and sextuplets. You get my drift. But can cats...
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becauseofjim17
Jul 30, 20222 min read
Paddle for Perthes Disease Awareness Day
Photo credit: Sebastian Coman Travel Perthes Disease normally appears in juveniles. Humans, cats, and dogs can get it. The cause of this...
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becauseofjim17
Jul 20, 20221 min read
What Came First the Hotdog or the Wiener Dog?
I'll give you a hint. I wouldn't want to eat one Photo by Dominika Roseclay According to AKC Dachshunds meaning Badger Dogs were around...
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becauseofjim17
Jul 15, 20223 min read
What You Should Know About Fires and Your Fur Kids
Photo by Gustavo Fring Today is National Pet Fire Safety Day. When I lived alone, I enjoyed candles in the bathroom and around the house....
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becauseofjim17
Jul 11, 20221 min read
World Benzodiazepine Awareness Day
You know these drugs by names like Diazepam/Valum, Versed, Xanex, and more. These drugs can be very helpful in treating anxiety and fear...
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becauseofjim17
Jul 6, 20222 min read
World Zoonoses Day
Zoonoses are diseases that originate in animals and can be passed to humans. When a pathogen such as a virus or a bacterium jump from one...
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becauseofjim17
Jul 5, 20221 min read
Pet Remembrance Day
A recent scare with a cat that we rescued as a kitten and found a home for, stirred up some feelings that I thought were resolved. Today...
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