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Knowing When to Seek Emergency Care for Your Limping Pet
Knowing When to Seek Emergency Care for Your Limping Pet When your beloved pet starts limping, it's usually something that can wait until the next day for a veterinary visit. However, there are certain situations where immediate action is required, and heading to the...

Swimming Safely with Your Pet: Five Essential Tips
Swimming Safely with Your Pet: Five Essential Tips As the summer heat intensifies, both you and your beloved furry companion may seek relief by taking a dip in the water. However, not all pets, including dogs, are natural swimmers. To ensure a safe swimming experience...

How to Protect Your Pet from Lyme Disease
How to Protect Your Pet from Lyme Disease April is the month dedicated to the Prevention of Lyme Disease in Dogs. As the weather becomes warmer, parasites become active, and it becomes important to take preventive measures to reduce the chances of your pet getting...

Protect Your Dog from Heartworms
Protect Your Dog from Heartworms Heartworms are a type of roundworm that live in the heart, lungs, and nearby blood vessels of infected animals, causing heartworm disease, a potentially fatal condition. Although it is treatable, heartworm infection can cause permanent...

Mastering the Art of Dog Walking: How to Stay Safe While Exploring with Your Best Friend
Mastering the Art of Dog Walking: How to Stay Safe While Exploring with Your Best Friend Make March 30 a day to remember and share with your furry companion by commemorating Take a Walk in the Park Day! But be cautious on this special occasion; keep an eye out for...

Uncover the 5 Hidden Dangers Lurking in Your Home That Could Pose a Threat to Your Furry Friend!
Uncover the 5 Hidden Dangers Lurking in Your Home That Could Pose a Threat to Your Furry Friend! As we approach National Animal Poison Prevention Week (March 19-25), our team feels compelled to share the most frequent household items that can be poisonous to any...

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...

What Is Canine Influenza and What Should You Know About It
What Is Canine Influenza and What Should You Know About It 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...

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,...