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Canine Heartworm Disease
Canine Heartworm Disease A type of roundworm known as a heartworm lives in the heart, lungs, and blood arteries around the affected animal, which can result in heartworm disease, a potentially fatal ailment. Despite being treatable, heartworm infection can harm...

5 Routine Pet Soft Tissue Operations
5 Routine Pet Soft Tissue Operations Pets go through a wide range of operations, from common elective treatments like spaying or neutering to crucial life-saving procedures. In general practice hospitals, soft tissue surgeries and some orthopedic procedures are...

5 Pet Toxins in your Home
5 Pet Toxins in your Home To recognize National Animal Poison Prevention Week from March 19 to 25th, we'd like to help you learn about the most common household items that can harm your pets. #1: Medications Pets, especially food-driven dogs, can be quite...

4 Tips for Preventing Pet Hazards on Walks
How To Avoid Pet Hazards When Walking Your Dog March 30 is Take a Walk in the Park Day, and what better way to celebrate than with your furry companion? Just keep an eye out for potential hazards that may spoil this perfect day. Here are some things you should be...

3 Safe Pet Treats for Valentine’s Day
3 Safe Pet Treats for Valentine’s Day Although you show your furry friend just how much you love them every day, Valentine’s Day gives you the opportunity to shower them with even more adoration. While your pet cannot have chocolate, there are many other safe pet...

3 Signs It’s Time for the First Pet Dental Cleaning
3 Signs It’s Time for the First Pet Dental Cleaning Every pet is different, and so is the time frame in which they need their teeth cleaned. However, here are three signs that mean your four-legged friend would benefit from a professional pet dental cleaning. ...

Ways To Keep Your Pet Entertained This Winter
Ways To Keep Your Pet Entertained This Winter When the weather outside becomes too cold and snowy, it can be tough to find ways to entertain your pet indoors. Spice up their exercise routine with the following fun interactive games and toys to help your furry pal...

The Most Common Holiday Pet Hazards
The Most Common Holiday Pet Hazards As the year draws to a close, holiday celebrations are still in full swing. But the additional activity and stress present the perfect opportunity for your pet to get into trouble, so keep an eye out for the following holiday pet...

How to Prepare a Pet-Safe Thanksgiving Feast
How to Prepare a Pet-Safe Thanksgiving Feast An overloaded table filled with your favorite dishes is one of Thanksgiving’s highlights. While you are drooling over a heaping plate, so is your pet. However, many popular Thanksgiving foods are dangerous for pets....

Spot Check: 5 Diabetes Signs in Pets
Spot Check: 5 Diabetes Signs in Pets November is National Pet Diabetes Month, a month dedicated to educating pet owners on the signs and management of this endocrine disorder. By learning how to spot the following signs of pet diabetes, you can help them get...