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Beware of Ticks this Fall
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Beware of Ticks This Fall Does your dog or cat enjoy exploring the fields and forests near your home? These areas are prime habitats for ticks, small parasites that survive by drinking a host’s blood. Ticks spread a variety of…
How to Tell When Your Cat Is Sick
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How to Tell When Your Cat Is Sick Can you recognize the signs that may mean your furry friend isn’t feeling well? Cats have an impressive ability to hide their illnesses, even they’re very sick. Unfortunately, that may mean delays…
Vet Care Doesn’t Have to Break the Bank; Pet Insurance
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Thanks to Pet Insurance, Vet Care Doesn’t Have to Break the Bank Unexpected veterinary bills can quickly drain your bank account or emergency fund. Since you never know when disaster will strike, pet insurance helps you ensure that your companion…
Human vs Pet Medications: Why You Should Never Share Medicine with Your Pets
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Can Pets and People Share Medication? Every year, thousands of pets become sick when they swallow or are exposed to medication intended for humans. In fact, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center received more calls in 2021 about poisoning caused…
Ways to Take the Stress Out of Your Pet’s Next Veterinary Visit
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7 Ways to Make Your Pet’s Next Visit to the Veterinarian Less Stressful Just like you, your pet may find visits to the doctor stressful. If your normally calm, friendly pet becomes a quivering, snarling ball of fur at veterinary…
Signs on Heatstroke: Keep Your Pets Safe This Summer
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Protect Your Pets from Heatstroke This Summer Hot, humid summer days could mean trouble for your pets if they become overheated. High temperatures and humidity levels increase your pet’s risk of developing heatstroke, a potentially deadly condition. What Is Heatstroke?…
Why Heartworm Protection Is Necessary for All Pets
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Why Your Pet Needs Heartworm Protection One bite from a mosquito could put your pet’s health in jeopardy if it’s not protected against heartworm. Heartworms invade your pet’s heart, lungs and blood vessels and can kill your pet or cause…
Managing Your Pet’s Arthritis
Years of running, jumping and walking take a toll on your pet’s joints. When your once energetic cat or dog starts to slows down or appears to be in pain, osteoarthritis may be to blame. The disease wears down the…
Cat-Safe House Plants
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Which Plants Are Safe for Your Cat? Plants make the perfect snacks as far as many cats are concerned. Unfortunately, taking a bite of some common houseplants can make your pet very sick. Before your next visit to the garden…