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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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3 Steps to Stress-Free Spring Break Travel with Your Pet

3 Steps to Stress-Free Spring Break Travel with Your Pet

3 Steps to Stress-Free Spring Break Travel with Your Pet   Few things are better than getting away during Spring Break and taking a relaxing vacation, especially if your furry friend tags along. However, before heading out on an adventure with your pet, ensure...

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Your Pet Should Avoid These Common Pet Toxins

Your Pet Should Avoid These Common Pet Toxins

Your Pet Should Avoid These Common Pet Toxins   Household toxins are a common source of pet poisoning, particularly in the kitchen or bathroom. However, potential hazards can lurk everywhere, including in your garage, garden, and cupboards. Brush up on your toxin...

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How to Brush Your Pet’s Teeth

How to Brush Your Pet’s Teeth

How to Brush Your Pet’s Teeth   Brushing your pet’s teeth should be something you do as frequently as you brush your own teeth. By brushing your pet’s teeth daily, you can reduce the amount of plaque and oral bacteria in their mouth and help keep pet dental...

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