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April 7, 2025

Heartworm Prevention Myths that could kill your pet

💔 Heartworm disease is slow, painful, and entirely preventable. So why are pets still dying from it? In this essential episode of Muddy Paws and Hairballs, Dr. Zoo shares two real-life cases that hit hard: a young German Shepherd in kidney failure at just two years old after his owners…

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April 7, 2025

💔 Heartworm Treatment: A Life-Saving Journey 🐾

In this sneak peek from our upcoming episode, Dr. Zoo from Family Animal Hospital in Friendswood, TX, shares the intense process involved in heartworm treatment. 😥🐕 Treatment involves strict cage rest to avoid dangerous side effects as the worms die off. ⚠️💔 The process can be physically and emotionally taxing…

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April 4, 2025

The Power of ‘Agreeing to Disagree’ in the World of Pet Welfare 🐾💬

💡 Knowledge is power, but understanding that we won’t always agree on pet care choices is just as important. Stacy LeBaron shares why equipping people with resources and information is key, but knowing when to agree to disagree makes all the difference in creating a supportive community. ✨ Learn more…

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April 1, 2025

The Power of Asking for Help in Caring for Our Pets 🐾

🌟 When life gets tough, there’s NO shame in asking for help—especially when it comes to feeding your pets. 🐱 Stacy LeBaron reminds us that there are plenty of resources and organizations out there to help you get through tough times. Don’t struggle alone. 🙌 Tune in to this week’s…

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March 31, 2025

The Power of Positivity in Cat Welfare 🐱🌍 {Ft. Community Cats Podcast!}

✨ Success stories matter! In this sneak peek, Stacy LeBaron of Community Cats Podcast shares why it’s so important to celebrate positive cat welfare stories from around the world. 🌎 From the smallest wins to the biggest impacts, these stories help inspire change and give us hope. 🐾 Catch more…

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March 28, 2025

Incorporating Loss: A Journey of Healing | Muddy Paws & Hairballs

Grief is a lifelong companion, but so is love. 🌿💖 Ken Dolan Del-Vecchio & Nancy Saxton-Lopez remind us that healing from the loss of a pet is about integrating the loss into our daily lives. 🕊️💫 Grief becomes part of our journey, and we can honor those we’ve lost in…

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March 25, 2025

Making Difficult Decisions: Compassionate Choices for Our Pets | Muddy Paws & Hairballs

Making the decision to say goodbye to a beloved pet is heartbreaking. 💔😭 Ken Dolan Del-Vecchio & Nancy Saxton-Lopez offer advice on how to approach these tough moments with grace and kindness. 🌿🐕 In today’s Muddy Paws & Hairballs episode, we dive deep into navigating the hardest moments of pet…

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March 24, 2025

Grief & Love: Navigating Loss with Compassion | Muddy Paws & Hairballs

Grief is inevitable, but it's also a reflection of the love we've shared. ❤️💔 In this preview of our latest Muddy Paws & Hairballs episode, Ken Dolan Del-Vecchio & Nancy Saxton-Lopez share wisdom on how grief is just part of the journey. 🌟🐾 Grief is about putting one foot in…

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March 21, 2025

🎉 Turn grooming time into a positive experience for your cat! 🐱

Brushing your cat doesn’t have to be a battle—it can be an opportunity for bonding and a key strategy to help reduce those pesky hairballs. 💕 Dr. Linda Atkins reveals how creating positive associations with grooming, like using treats and praise, can make all the difference in keeping your cat…

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March 19, 2025

Healing the Guilt of Pet Loss: Letting Go Without Regret

Losing a beloved pet is heartbreaking, but for so many of us, grief is tangled up with guilt. Did I do enough? Was it too soon? Too late? Did I fail them? These thoughts can haunt us, making it even harder to heal. I know this feeling all too well.…

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