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What to Do When Your Pet Goes on the Carpet
Straining to urinate, frequent urination, blood in the urine, and accidents in the house are common symptoms that pet owners report to their veterinarian. Many times the signs come on suddenly, as people find urine spots on the floor, often…
April Newsletter: Signs Your Dog May Have Bloat
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Signs Your Dog May Have Bloat Every minute counts when your dog develops bloat. The condition affects dogs of any age and causes death just a few hours after symptoms start. Recognizing bloat symptoms and rushing your pet to the…
When Is a Goopy Eye a Problem?
Many dogs have thick eye discharge. Sometimes it is just in the morning; sometimes it has to do with a dog’s breed. Some breeds of dogs have eyes that sit differently in their skull, causing more discharge. And, sometimes, the…
Do You Know the Facts About Canine Lyme Disease?
If your dog shows signs of stiffness or begins limping, you may assume that arthritis is to blame. Unfortunately, joint pain can also be a sign of canine Lyme disease. Learning the facts about this tick-borne disease can help you…
Chronic Pain in Pets
It’s hard to see your pet in pain day after day, particularly if your formerly energetic friend has now become lethargic and withdrawn due to a health condition or disease. Unfortunately, pets suffer from chronic pain just like people do.…
March Newsletter: Care Tips for Your Pocket Pets
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Care Tips for Your Pocket Pets Do you have a guinea pig, hamster, gerbil, mouse, rat, ferret or rabbit? Called “pocket” pets due to their small size, these pets have a few special care requirements. Here’s what you need to…
The Most Expensive Dog Breeds
It is well known that each breed of dog tends to have certain health problems more common to that breed. This is probably due to genetics. As canine DNA is studied, it is hoped that we can eventually develop genetic…
Fatal Rabies Disease is Preventable
Pets need to be vaccinated to prevent against rabies. Rabies is a fatal viral zoonosis and veterinarians believe that all mammals are susceptible to it. This disease puts the public at risk and prevention measures are urged. Rabies is transmitted…
March Newsletter: First Time Pet Owner? Here’s What You Need to Know
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First-Time Pet Owner? Here’s What You Need to Know Are you ready to embrace the joys of living with a pet? Whether you’ll be bringing home a furry or feathered pet, you’ll need to keep these things in mind. Just…