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How to Embrace a New Cat into Your Household

How to Embrace a New Cat into Your Household

How to Embrace a New Cat into Your Household To commemorate Adopt a Shelter Cat Month—which, in our opinion, should be observed every month—we aim to pave the way for welcoming a new cat into your home. Cats are sensitive beings, and transitioning into a new...

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Understanding Cranial Cruciate Ligament Tears in Pets

Understanding Cranial Cruciate Ligament Tears in Pets

Learning About Pets' Cranial Cruciate Ligament Tears If you watch sports, you probably cringe when you see an athlete fall and clutch their knee. As one of the important ligaments in charge of supporting the knee, the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is most likely...

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Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot: Learn About Pet Hot Spots

Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot: Learn About Pet Hot Spots

Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot: Learn About Pet Hot Spots Your pet may scratch, lick, and chew itself into a hot zone when their skin feels like it is on fire from scratching. By learning more about these highly uncomfortable sores, you can help your pet conquer the itch. What...

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Canine Heartworm Disease

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...

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5 Routine Pet Soft Tissue Operations

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...

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5 Pet Toxins in your Home

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...

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4 Tips for Preventing Pet Hazards on Walks

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...

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3 Safe Pet Treats for Valentine’s Day

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...

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3 Signs It’s Time for the First Pet Dental Cleaning

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.  ...

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