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Caring for Your Older Pet
Many of the same problems that affect people as they age, such as arthritis and diabetes, can also affect your pet. Making a few changes to the way you care for your furry friend will help you ensure that your…
Fleas, the Frustrating Pest
Consider the following scenario: You arrive home from a long flight from a wonderful, two-week vacation. As you drive home, you remind yourself the boarding kennel is already closed and you have to wait until tomorrow to pick up your…
Flea Preventative Medications: Oral vs. Topical
Fleas are not only a source of irritation and frustration, but they also pose a serious health threat to animals. These tiny external parasites can carry a variety of diseases, including bubonic plague, and severe infestations may cause deadly levels…
Creepy, Crawly Critters
There are many parasites we need be concerned about that can affect our pets. Ticks are one of the most common and frightful. Most people shudder just at the thought of a tick, let alone finding one on their pet…
April Newsletter: How to Bathe Your Kitten
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How to Bathe Your Kitten Although adult cats usually have grooming mastered, kittens may occasionally need a little help. Bathing your kitty doesn’t have to be a stressful experience when you keep these tips in mind. Know When Your Kitten…
April Newsletter: Signs of a Pet Emergency and What to Do
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Are You Prepared to Handle a Pet Health Emergency? Would you know what to do if your pet experienced a sudden emergency? When minutes count, recognizing the signs of an emergency could save your pet’s life. Take a look at…
Should Your Dog Wear a Backpack?
Have you noticed more and more dogs wearing backpacks lately? More than just a fashion statement, backpacks offer the perfect place to stow water for a long walk and give working breeds a sense of purpose. Although backpacks can be…
How to Make Vet Visits a More Pleasant Experience for Your Pet
Does your normally docile, friendly pet turn into the Tasmanian Devil the moment you pull into the veterinarian’s parking lot? It’s not unusual for pets to feel a little stressed by a visit to the vet. When your dog or…
Becoming a Service Dog: Training and Temperament Are Key Factors
Service dogs help thousands of disabled Americans become more independent. The first service dogs guided visually impaired people, but today, the dogs assist people who have a variety of disabilities, ranging from hearing loss to seizures to cerebral palsy. Before…