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Small Dog Health Problems
5 Health Problems That Affect Small Dogs Small dogs usually live longer than larger dogs, but their increased lifespan doesn’t necessarily guarantee good health. In fact, these five conditions and diseases are more likely to occur in smaller dogs. Brachycephalic…
The Benefits of Pet Massage
Massage Offers Important Benefits for Pets Have you given your pet a massage recently? The hands-on therapy isn’t just for humans but also provides a few benefits for our furry friends. Massage Relieves Aches and Pains Dogs and cats can’t…
May Newsletter: How to Keep Your Cat at a Healthy Weight
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How to Keep Your Cat at a Healthy Weight Overweight or obese cats are at risk for a variety of health problems that could end their lives prematurely. Gaining even a few pounds could increase your pet’s chances of developing…
Pretty Poisonous Plants
We all enjoy flowers, whether in a vase in our house or in our gardens. We enjoy the multitude of bright colors and the fragrant odor they give us. But there can be a dangerous aspect to some of our…
Rabies- Not a Disease of the Past
Did you ever think that your pet’s rabies vaccination wasn’t all that important? Did you know that if your cat or dog is not current on its rabies vaccination, and a stray or wild animal bites your pet, the County…
The Truth behind K-9’s and Chocolate
We have all heard people say things such as “Don’t give your dog chocolate, it will kill him!” or “Even a small amount of chocolate will kill a dog.” Fortunately for all cabinet opening dogs out there, the truth to…
May Newsletter: Pets Have Allergies too!
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Pets Have Allergies Too! Your pet’s skin issues, inflamed ears, or hair loss could be symptoms of allergies. In fact, allergies are among the top seven health concerns for both dogs and cats, according to the AVMA Pet Ownership and…
Xylitol Food Additive Harmful to Household Pets
People love sweets and so do many dogs. In fact, some dogs love their family’s sweet treats and sneak bites of it when the humans aren’t looking. You or your children probably also share goodies with your family pet. Many sweets are made…
Why is My Dog Vomiting?
Cleaning up vomit is a fact of life if you’re lucky enough to have a dog in your life. Although all dogs vomit from time to time, it’s important to distinguish between simple upset stomachs and more serious conditions that…