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5 Dental Emergencies in Pets

5 Dental Emergencies in Pets

If you’ve ever known the agony of a toothache, you know how critical it was to receive emergency treatment and pain relief. While your furry pal may not complain like people do when they are in pain, they also can suffer from pet dental emergencies. If you notice any...

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5 Holiday Hazards That Can Harm Your Pet

5 Holiday Hazards That Can Harm Your Pet

5 Holiday Hazards That Can Harm Your Pet As the year draws to a close, holiday celebrations are still in full swing. But the additional activity and stress present the perfect opportunity for your pet to get into trouble, so keep an eye out for the following holiday...

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Ways To Deal With Changing Behavior in Your Senior Pet

Ways To Deal With Changing Behavior in Your Senior Pet

Aging Changes: Common Behavior Problems in Senior Pets Advancing age seems to bring with it a number of health issues for pets, including behavior problems. As your furry pal grows older, keep an eye out for common behavior issues that may pop up so you can get help...

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How to Make a Thanksgiving Plate for Your Pet

How to Make a Thanksgiving Plate for Your Pet

How to Make a Thanksgiving Plate for Your Pet   An overloaded table filled with your favorite dishes is one of Thanksgiving’s highlights. While you are drooling over a heaping plate, so is your pet. However, many popular Thanksgiving foods are dangerous for furry...

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3 Reasons Why Regular Pet Grooming Is Essential

3 Reasons Why Regular Pet Grooming Is Essential

3 Reasons Why Regular Pet Grooming Is Essential   Pet Groomer Awareness Day draws attention to the important task groomers undertake when caring for your furry friend. Here are three reasons why regular pet grooming is essential.    #1: You can strengthen...

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Follow These Tips to Prevent Pet Obesity

Follow These Tips to Prevent Pet Obesity

Follow These Tips to Prevent Pet Obesity   Although October 12 is National Pet Obesity Awareness Day, you should monitor your pet's weight all year long. Being overweight or obese is a severe health risk that affects more than half of the nation's cats and dogs....

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Who are Veterinary Technicians and What Do They Do?

Who are Veterinary Technicians and What Do They Do?

Veterinary Technicians: An Essential Part of Your Pet’s Health Care Team   Did you know that October 16 - 22nd is National Veterinary Technician Week? If you are unsure what tasks vet techs tackle daily, read on to learn more about these pet superheroes.   ...

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Ways To Tell Your Pet Is in Pain

Ways To Tell Your Pet Is in Pain

Ways To Tell Your Pet Is in Pain   September is Animal Pain Awareness Month, so we want to make sure you can tell when your furry friend is hurting. Do your pet a favor and learn the following common signs of pain to get them help when they need it.    #1:...

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Back-to-School Considerations for Your Pet

Back-to-School Considerations for Your Pet

Back-to-School Considerations for Your Pet   Making the switch from summer to school can be rough for all family members, four-legged ones included. To help make the back-to-school transition easier—for your pet, at least—give the following tips a try.   #1:...

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Importance of Preventive Screenings for Senior Pets

Importance of Preventive Screenings for Senior Pets

Importance of Preventive Screenings for Senior Pets   As our pets start to age, their health can change in an instant. Although young pets can develop health issues seemingly overnight, it is much more common in senior pets. We can closely monitor your furry...

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