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Knowing When Your Limping Pet Requires Emergency Care
Knowing When Your Limping Pet Requires Emergency Care In most cases, your pet's limping can be addressed during regular veterinary hours. However, there are specific situations in which immediate action is necessary, and you should head to the nearest emergency...
Essential Guidelines for Ensuring Safe Swimming Sessions with Your Beloved Pet
Essential Guidelines for Ensuring Safe Swimming Sessions with Your Beloved Pet As the summer heat intensifies, both you and your furry companion may be eager to find relief by taking a refreshing swim. However, not all pets are instinctively adept at paddling through...
Protect Your Pet from Lyme Disease
Protect Your Pet from Lyme Disease April is the ideal time for Prevention of Lyme Disease in Dogs Month, as the warmer spring temperatures wake up parasites. To ensure your pet doesn't give ticks a ride or a meal, take action and learn how to identify common signs of...
Tips and Tricks to Prevent Dog Bites
Tips and Tricks to Prevent Dog Bites It's important for dog owners to know how to prevent and respond to dog bites. While you can't guarantee your pet's safety around other animals, there are steps you can take to lower the risk of a bite. Knowing how to react if your...
What To Do When Struggling With Pet Loss
What To Do When Struggling With Pet Loss We know how difficult it can be to lose your beloved companion. Pets have an invaluable place in our lives and when your pet passes, processing your grief can be a challenge. Here are three ways to help you heal. ...
How To Keep Your Dog Safe During Walks
How To Keep Your Dog Safe During Walks On March 30, commemorate Take a Walk in the Park Day with your canine companion, but avoid any dangers to ensure a wonderful day. When walking your pet, watch out for the following problems. #1: Parasites Fleas,...
How Dental Disease Affects Your Senior Pet’s Overall Health
How Dental Disease Affects Your Senior Pet’s Overall Health As your furry pal ages, they are faced with many health changes. Their vision dims, their hearing becomes muffled, and their gait becomes unsteady. They also are likely to suffer from pet dental disease,...
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. #1: Your...
Is My Pet Getting the Correct Amount of Daily Exercise They Need?
Is My Pet Getting the Correct Amount of Daily Exercise They Need? While all pets need exercise every day, the amount each cat or dog requires varies. Follow the guidelines below to create a general exercise plan, and take into account your pet’s age, breed,...
4 Things You Should Know About Canine Influenza
4 Things You Should Know About Canine Influenza Cough, cough, cough. Hearing your pooch sound like they’re hacking up a lung not long after you had the flu may make you wonder if they contracted your illness. While your dog certainly can become sick with a respiratory...