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Caring for your dog’s health

Some interesting facts and information on caring for your dog from cyberpet.com.

• Ear infections are the number one reason pet owners take their dogs to the vet. Regular ear cleanings along with a healthy diet can help keep infections from setting in.

• Regular eye cleanings are also a good idea. Interesting fact: dogs are not totally color blind, but they can’t see red and green because they lack the optic cones that see those colors.

• Check your dog’s mouth often for injury. Chewing bones or sticks can lead to small cuts that could become larger problems. Dogs can develop cavities and periodontal infections just like people; regular brushings can help avoid these problems.

• Dogs can develop liver disease like humans … but a dog’s liver can regenerate itself if part of it is injured or removed.

• Proper diet and making sure your dog doesn’t have parasites can prevent digestive disorders … and disorders of this type affect about 6 in every 10 dogs of all sizes and breeds.

• The single biggest cause of kidney failure in dogs is ingestion of antifreeze, with spaniels and bull terriers being the most affected by this toxin.

• Your dog’s nails should be trimmed at least every six weeks to avoid discomfort for your pet.

• Dogs have 320 bones in their bodies, compared to a human’s 206. One in five dogs suffers from arthritis; as dogs get older, this jumps to two in three.

For more information about dogs, cats and many other pets, go to https://www.cyberpet.com/.

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South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter

Oreo is a 6-month-old male mixed breed in the care of the South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter in Vineland. For more information, call 856-691-1500, email adoptions@sjras.org or go to https://southjerseyregionalanimalshelter.org/.

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911 Dog and Cat Rescue

Frank is a 4-year-old male Maine coon cat in the care of 911 Dog and Cat Rescue in Morristown. For more information, call 908-763-2040 or email 911dogrescue@gmail.com.

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Wise Animal Rescue

Phoebe is a 1 1/2-year-old female Staffordshire bull terrier mix in the care of Wise Animal Rescue in Parsippany. For more information, email wiseanimalrescue@gmail.com or go to https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/nj/parsippany/wise-animal-rescue-nj854/.

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EASEL Animal Rescue League

Garfield is an adult male yellow tabby in the care of EASEL Animal Rescue League in Ewing. For more information, email apps@easelnj.org, call 609-883-0540 or go to https://www.easelnj.org/.

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One Step Closer Animal Rescue

Zion is a 10-week-old male Labrador retriever/terrier mix in the care of One Step Closer Animal Rescue in Sparta. For more information, call 973-810-2853, email oscarrescue@yahoo.com or go to https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/nj/sparta/one-step-closer-animal-rescue-o-dot-sc-dot-ar-dot-nj133/.

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Jersey Shore Animal Center

Davey is a 3-year-old male domestic shorthair at the Jersey Shore Animal Center in Brick. For more information, call 732-920-1600 or email info@jerseyshoreanimalcenter.org.

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Animal Welfare Association

Bella Bear is a 1 1/2-yeat-old female shepherd mix in the care of the Animal Welfare Association in Voorhees. For more information, call 856-424-2288 or email adoptions@awanj.org.

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Southern Ocean County Animal Facility

Kitty Boy is a 10-year-old male domestic shorthair in the care of the Southern Ocean County Animal Facility in Manahawkin. For more information, call 609-978-0127, email socaf@@ochd.org or go to https://www.ochd.org.

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Somerset Regional Animal Shelter

Buddy is a 6-year-old male beagle/pointer mix at the Somerset Regional Animal Shelter in Bridgewater. For more information, call 908-725-0308 or go to awos.petfinder.com/shelters/sras.html.

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Edison Animal Shelter

Dusty is a 7-year-old male black cat in the care of the Edison Animal Shelter in Edison. For more information, call 732-248-7278, email eas@edisonnj.org or go to https://www.petfinder.com/pet-search?shelter_id=NJ593.

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Associated Humane Society in Forked River

Budda is a 2-yar-old male American Staffordshire terrier at the Associated Humane Society in Forked River. For more information, call 609-693-1900 or go to https://www.ahscares.org/Contentpage/169.

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Chance at Life Cat Rescue

Cayenne is an 18-month-old male orange tabby in the care of Chance at Life Cat Rescue in Bergen County. For more information, call 201-982-2219, email chanceatliferescue@gmail.com or go to https://chanceatlifecatrescue.com/.

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Associated Humane Society in Newark

Dudley is a 1-year-old American bulldog mix at the Associated Humane Society in Newark. For more information, call 973-824-7080 or go to https://www.petfinder.com/search/pets-for-adoption/?shelter_id%5B0%5D=NJ01&sort%5B0%5D=recently_added.

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Randolph Regional Animal Shelter

Ben and Ketch are 4-year-old bonded male cats that must be adopted together at the Randolph Regional Animal Shelter in Mendham. For more information, call 973-543-9333, email doggie54@optonline.net or go to https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/nj/mendham/randolph-regional-animal-shelter-nj12/.

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Jersey Shore Animal Center

Budds is a 1-year-old male hound mix at the Jersey Shore Animal Center in Brick. For more information, call 732-920-1600 or email info@jerseyshoreanimalcenter.org.

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Burlington County Animal Shelter

Cody is a 14-year-old male domestic shorthair at the Burlington County Animal Shelter. For more information, call 609-265-5073 or go to https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/nj/mount-holly/burlington-county-animal-shelter-nj148/.

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911 Dog and Cat Rescue

Mya is a 3-year-old female Boston terrier/French bulldog mix in the care of 911 Dog and Cat Rescue in Morristown. For more information, call 908-763-2040 or email 911dogrescue@gmail.com.

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South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter

Calico Jack is a 3 year-old male domestic short hair in the care of the South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter in Vineland. For more information, call 856-691-1500, email adoptions@sjras.org or go to https://southjerseyregionalanimalshelter.org/.

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Halfway Hounds Rescue

Sasha is a 13-year-old female Afghan hound in the care of Halfway Hounds Rescue in Park Ridge. For more information, call 201-497-4364, email adopt@halfwayhounds.org or go to https://www.halfwayhounds.org.

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EASEL Animal Rescue League

Dixie is an adult female domestic shorthair in the care of EASEL Animal Rescue League in Ewing. For more information, email apps@easelnj.org, call 609-883-0540 or go to https://www.easelnj.org/.

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Humane Society of Ocean City

Rocky is a 1 1/2-year-old male shepherd/border collie mix at the Humane Society of Ocean City. For more information, call 609-398-9500 or email info@hsocnj.org.

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St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center in North Branch

Elwood is a 12-year-old male domestic shorthair at St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center in North Branch. For more information, call 908-526-3330 or go to https://www.sthuberts.org/animals-available-for-adoption/.

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SAVE, A Friend to Homeless Animals

Urban is a 1-year-old male Australian cattle dog/blue heeler mix in the care of SAVE, A Friend to Homeless Animals in Skillman. For more information, call 609-309-5214 or go to https://savehomelessanimals.org/.

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Animal Welfare Association

Jupiter is a 6-year-old male domestic shorthair in the care of the Animal Welfare Association in Voorhees. For more information, call 856-424-2288 or email adoptions@awanj.org.

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Burlington County Animal Shelter

Zayous is a 4-year-old male pit bull terrier mix at the Burlington County Animal Shelter. For more information, call 609-265-5073 or go to https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/nj/mount-holly/burlington-county-animal-shelter-nj148/.

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Tabby's Place

Simon is an adult male orange tabby with diabetes in the care of Tabby's Place in East Amwell. Their adoption fees will be reduced. For more information, call 908-237-5300 or go to https://www.tabbysplace.org/.

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St. Hubert's Noah's Ark

Vincent is a 2-year-old male shepherd/Staffordshire bull terrier mix at St. Hubert's Noah's Ark in Ledgewood. For more information, call 973-448-7601, email amagyar@sthuberts.org or go to https://www.sthuberts.org/animals-available-for-adoption/.

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Edison Animal Shelter

Jack Frost and Yeti are 1-year-old bonded male white cats in the care of the Edison Animal Shelter. For more information on the cats that must be adopted together, call 732-248-7278, email eas@edisonnj.org or go to https://www.petfinder.com/pet-search?shelter_id=NJ593.

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Bonnie’s Animal Rescue Kingdom

Tammy is a 1-year-old female hound mix in the care of Bonnie's Animal Rescue Kingdom in Hillsdale. For more information, go to https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/nj/paramus/bonnies-animal-rescue-kingdom-nj627/.

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Salem County Humane Society

Meme is an 11-year-old female domestic longhair at the Salem County Humane Society in Carneys Point. For more information, call 856-299-2220 or email info@salemcountyhumanesociety.org.

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Associated Humane Society in Forked River

Tye is an 8-month-old male mastiff/cane corso mix at the Associated Humane Society in Forked River. For more information, call 609-693-1900 or go to https://www.ahscares.org/Contentpage/169.

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Associated Humane Society in Tinton Falls

McGrath is a 1-year-old male domestic shorthair at the Associated Humane Society in Tinton Falls. For more information, call 732-922-0100 or go to https://www.petfinder.com/search/pets-for-adoption/?shelter_id%5B0%5D=NJ02&sort%5B0%5D=recently_added.

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One Step Closer Animal Rescue

Zev is a 10-week-old male Labrador retriever/terrier mix in the care of One Step Closer Animal Rescue in Sparta. For more information, call 973-810-2853, email oscarrescue@yahoo.com or go to https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/nj/sparta/one-step-closer-animal-rescue-o-dot-sc-dot-ar-dot-nj133/.

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Randolph Regional Animal Shelter

Spring is a 2-year-old male cat at the Randolph Regional Animal Shelter in Mendham. For more information, call 973-543-9333, email doggie54@optonline.net or go to https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/nj/mendham/randolph-regional-animal-shelter-nj12/.

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Associated Humane Society in Newark

Sparky is a 2-year-old male pit bull terrier mix at the Associated Humane Society in Newark. For more information, call 973-824-7080 or go to https://www.petfinder.com/search/pets-for-adoption/?shelter_id%5B0%5D=NJ01&sort%5B0%5D=recently_added.

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Humane Society of Ocean City

Holly is a 10-year-old female domestic shorthair at the Humane Society of Ocean City. For more information, call 609-398-9500 or email info@hsocnj.org.

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Salem County Humane Society

Zeno is an 8-year-old male wire fox terrier/border collie mix at the Salem County Humane Society in Carneys Point. For more information, call 856-299-2220 or email info@salemcountyhumanesociety.org.

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SAVE, A Friend to Homeless Animals

Herman is a 1-year-old male domestic shorthair in the care of SAVE, A Friend to Homeless Animals in Skillman. For more information, call 609-309-5214 or go to https://savehomelessanimals.org/.

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Greg Hatala/For NJ Advance Media