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How to Keep Your Pet Safe while on the Road: 5 Tips for Driving With Pets

How to Keep Your Pet Safe while on the Road: 5 Tips for Driving With Pets – AARP States The AARP Blog- Articles, News and Information... More

May 1, 2013

Discounted Pet Adoption Fee for Older Adults

Discounted Pet Adoption Fee for Older Adults – AARP States The AARP Blog- Articles, News and Information for the 50+ Population jQuery(function ($) { $("img").lazyload({ threshold... More

March 19, 2013

FDA to Pet-Treat Maker: Recall Products or Else

The FDA demanded mandatory recalls of contaminated pet food products manufactured by Kasel Associated Industries because the products tested positive for salmonella during a September... More

February 27, 2013

AARP Supports a Home for the Holidays for Older Pets

AARP Supports a Home for the Holidays for Older Pets – AARP States The AARP Blog- Articles, News and Information for the 50+ Population jQuery(function... More

November 27, 2012

Multivitamin Test: Cheap Often Best For People And Pets

...for budget-minded older adults, but not such good news for their pets and grandchildren. First the good news: Price is not an indicator of... More

October 18, 2012

Weekend Checkup: Pet Treat Recall, High Sperm Counts, Constipation

...food being recalled this week for salmonella. The FDA says Doggie Wishbone pet treats have also been recalled because they may be contaminated with salmonella... More

October 18, 2012

Chubby Pets Slim Down With…Jenny Craig

...star just might have four legs and a tail. That's because pet food king Purina and diet queen Jenny Craig have teamed up for... More

October 18, 2012

Grieving for Pets and Humans: Which Hurts More?

...was trying to be empathetic, but really, how can grief over a pet be the same as grief over a parent? But perhaps I was... More

October 18, 2012

Look Before You Lock: Children and Pets in Hot Cars

...variety of health issues for people of all ages, for children and pets, the danger is amplified in cars. Heatstroke is the leading cause of... More

July 24, 2012

It’s Never Too Late: Quit Smoking Now For the Sake of Your Health, Your Wallet, Your Pets

...Quit Smoking Now For the Sake of Your Health, Your Wallet, Your Pets – AARP The AARP Blog- Articles, News and Information for the 50+ Population... More

November 17, 2011