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Cat Litter: Who Gets to Choose?
By Don HansonA version of this article appeared in the 22DEC15 issue of The Maine Edge Cat litter is not a topic that typically comes up in polite conversation. Unless you own a cat, you probably don’t think about cat litter at all. The initial premise behind cat litter, which was “invented” back in 1947, was to provide … Continued
Read morePreparing Your Pets for the Holidays
By Don Hanson< A version of this article was published in the November 2016 issue of Downeast Dog News> November and December can be a joyous, yet also a chaotic and hectic time of the year. We can look forward to several major holidays, each of which can mean more activities at school for the kids, and … Continued
Read morePodcast/Book Review- Considerations for the City Dog by Melissa McCue-McGrath
By Don HansonKate and I recently had dog trainer and author Melissa McCue-McGrath join us on two episodes of The Woof Meow Show to discuss her new book. Considerations for the City Dog. The book offers excellent advice on what to consider before getting a dog, which is the subject of our first show (Interview with Melissa … Continued
Read moreSeasonal Issues – Cold Weather and Holiday Tips for Pets
By Don Hanson<A version of this article was published in The Maine Edge on November 18, 2015> < Updated 10NOV21 > < A short link for this page – https://bit.ly/ColdWeatherHolidayTips > < To listen to a podcast from The Woof Meow Show on this topic, Click here > Like it or not, winter is here, and we … Continued
Read moreURGENT RECALL: – Blue Buffalo Recalls Select Bags of Cat Treats
By Don HansonFrom the Food and Drug Administration website Blue Buffalo Company, Ltd. is voluntarily recalling a limited production of Blue Kitty Yums Chicken Recipe Cat Treats that may contain low levels of propylene glycol, which is not permitted by the FDA for use in cat food. Cats reacting to high doses of propylene glycol may exhibit … Continued
Read morePODCAST – Lyme Disease with Drs. Zev and Ben Myerowitz from Myerowitz Chiropractic & Acupuncture Clinic – Part 1 and 2
By Don HansonLyme disease can be scary for people or dogs. If you are frequently out and about with your dog, which is pretty typical for many of us in Maine, you should be worried about protecting yourself from ticks and other carriers of Lyme disease. In this two-part series on the Woof Meow Show, Kate and Don … Continued
Read moreCanine Behavior – Understanding, Identifying and Coping with Canine Stress
By Don Hanson< A version of this article was published in the July 2021 issue of Barks from the Guild, a publication of the Pet Professional Guild> < Updated 17NOV21 > < A short link for this page – https://bit.ly/Canine-Stress > A podcast about this article – https://bit.ly/WfMw-09OCT21-CanineStress > Like us, our dogs can and do experience … Continued
Read morePODCAST – Maine’s Puppy Lemon Law and Your Rights As A Consumer
By Don HansonIn this weekend’s episode of The Woof Meow Show Kate and Don interview attorney Christina Perkins about Maine’s puppy lemon law and your rights as a consumer when you purchase a pet. While getting a new pet usually goes very well, occasionally people have a bad experience when purchasing a new pet. This can happen … Continued
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