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Learn How To Spot Signs of Heatstroke in Your Pet

Learn How To Spot Signs of Heatstroke in Your Pet

Learn How To Spot Signs of Heatstroke in Your Pet   As summer reaches its height, your furry pal may grow more accustomed to the high temperatures and humidity levels associated with the season, but they still can succumb to heatstroke. Abrupt temperature...

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Importance of Preventive Screenings for Senior Pets

Importance of Preventive Screenings for Senior Pets

Importance of Preventive Screenings for Senior Pets   It’s no secret that our pets do not live long enough. Along with a shorter lifespan—in relation to their human family members—come rapid health changes, particularly in their later years. Although young pets...

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4 Fun Ways to Have a Cool Pet in the Summer Heat

4 Fun Ways to Have a Cool Pet in the Summer Heat

4 Fun Ways to Have a Cool Pet in the Summer Heat   Summertime is full of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, although high temperatures and humidity can make it uncomfortable for your pet. Help your furry pal beat the heat with the following tips.   #1:...

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How to Help Your Pet Cope with Noise Aversion

How to Help Your Pet Cope with Noise Aversion

How to Help Your Pet Cope with Noise Aversion   Many pets are scared of loud noises, whether they’re caused by the vacuum cleaner, construction, or fireworks. Although you may not be able to avoid all of these sounds completely, you can help your furry pal cope...

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4 Tips to Keep Your Pet Safe From Tick-Borne Illnesses

4 Tips to Keep Your Pet Safe From Tick-Borne Illnesses

4 Tips to Keep Your Pet Safe From Tick-Borne Illnesses   Nothing sends the creepy-crawlies up your spine more than spotting a tick prowling across your pet’s skin. When taking advantage of the beautiful summer weather to go hiking with your pet, help them stay...

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How to Help Your New Shelter Cat Feel at Home

How to Help Your New Shelter Cat Feel at Home

How to Help Your New Shelter Cat Feel at Home   June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, although welcoming a new cat into your home and family is an excellent idea any time of year. However, naturally, your new feline friend may be unsure and anxious in their new...

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Spring Skin Allergies in Pets

Spring Skin Allergies in Pets

Spring Skin Allergies in Pets   As spring brings warmer weather and new growth, it also brings something more threatening—pollen. This yellow substance triggers irritating allergies in people and pets alike and can cause a wide variety of signs in suffering pets....

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Learn About Hairball Prevention for Your Cat

Learn About Hairball Prevention for Your Cat

April 29: The Day Dedicated to Hairballs Did you know there is a day dedicated to hairballs? April 29 is National Hairball Awareness Day. It is important to know why hairballs occur and what you need to do to protect your cat from an emergency hairball.    What...

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How Heartworms Develop in Pets

How Heartworms Develop in Pets

Heartworms and Pets: Understanding the Heartworm’s Life Cycle Did you know that mammals are an essential part of the heartworm life cycle? In honor of National Heartworm Awareness Month, we’re sharing how significant your pet is to the heartworm life cycle.   ...

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