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Winter Watch-Outs; Keep an Eye Out for These Seasonal Dangers
posted: Dec. 16, 2019.
It's Cold Outside: Inside Pets: If you need a coat, so does your pet. Short-haired dogs and cats don't have winter coats. They need a coat/sweater or boots when going outside. Read more
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Thinking About a New Pet? Items to Consider When Bringing Home a New Best Friend.
posted: Dec. 09, 2019.
Items to consider when bringing home a new best friend! Read more
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Your Cat's Health: Understanding Feline Hyperthyroidism
posted: Dec. 04, 2019.
Feline Hyperthyroidism is a common disease that usually affects cats age 8 and older. Hyperthyroidism is caused by an enlarged thyroid gland that produces too much thyroid hormone, due to Read more
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Holiday Spoilers; Don't let these Pet Hazards Ruin your Celebration!
posted: Nov. 25, 2019.
Food, decorations and other winter items cause illness and injury to thousands of pets every year. Keep holiday celebrations fun for everyone by following these tips: Keep poisonous foods out of Read more
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Pet Obesity Is on the Rise! Know the Risks of those Extra Pounds
posted: Nov. 19, 2019.
Pet Obesity has become critical in the U.S with the latest reports showing an increase for seven straight years. Studies conducted last year found that 56% of dogs and 60% Read more
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Heartworm Disease; Know the Facts
posted: Nov. 12, 2019.
Keep your pet on prevention all year round. Read more
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Know the Facts: Microchipping your Pet
posted: Nov. 05, 2019.
The most important thing to know about micro-chipping your pet is that it's your best chance of having them returned to you if they are lost. Read more
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Did You Know? Ticks Are More Than A Nuisance
posted: Oct. 28, 2019.
Ticks can do much more than just irritate your pet. These parasites can pose serious health risks for you and your pet. Read more
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A Silent Sickness; Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats
posted: Oct. 24, 2019.
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a common, potentially fatal feline disease. Read more
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Did You Know? Pet Obesity
posted: Oct. 14, 2019.
Pet Obesity. Read more
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Is Your Dog Thankful? New Studies Reveal Canine Emotions
posted: Oct. 07, 2019.
A wave of new research on the canine brain over the past decade has given us a greater understanding of what dogs think and feel. Read more
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Kennel Cough; The Symptoms and Treatment of Bordetellosis
posted: Oct. 03, 2019.
Canine Bordetellosis is a common and highly contagious respiratory disease caused by various viruses and/or bacteria that work alone or in combination to infect our canine companions. Read more
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Why Smart Pet Owners Spay and Neuter!
posted: Sep. 25, 2019.
The Humane Society estimates that there are more than 3 million homeless pets in the U.S., and almost - 2.7 million - are euthanized each year. Read more
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Girl Talk; Pyometra In Dogs and Cats
posted: Sep. 18, 2019.
Pyometra can happen to female cats or dogs at any age but is most common in un-spayed fur-gals who have never had a litter. Usually occurring a few weeks after a heat cycle, hormones cause the lining of the uterus to thicken and form cysts, which sets up a breeding ground for infection. Read more
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Feline Cystitis: Does Your Cat Have Symptoms?
posted: Sep. 05, 2019.
Feline cystitis is a common condition in cats and bouts can return throughout their lifetimes. This inflammation of a cat's urinary bladder can be caused by infection, stones, and crystals in the bladder. It can also be brought on by stress. Cystitis is a painful condition and can be fatal. See us right away if your cat has symptoms. Read more
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Is it love? The Canine-Human Bond
posted: Aug. 22, 2019.
Human history with dogs began at least 10,000 years ago. The relationship benefitted both species. Early humans found that dogs served as alarm systems, helped track and catch prey, could keep them warm, and could guard and entertain human children. The tradeoff is that people provide food and shelter for their canine companions. However, scientists have now found that the bond goes much deeper than these obvious mutual benefits. Read more