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At Four Paws Animal Hospital & Wellness Center, we love educating our clients. That’s why we have curated and shared posts filled with helpful information regarding pet care.
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...
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...
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...
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....
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. ...
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:...
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:...
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...
Learn How Pet Vaccines Protect Your Pet From Disease
Learn How Pet Vaccines Protect Your Pet From Disease Do you know what vaccines protect against, how they work, and which ones are necessary? Our team answers these common questions about pet vaccinations to clear up any confusion. Q: What vaccinations...
Learn to Prevent Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Your Cat
Learn to Prevent Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Your Cat While it may be cute to watch your white cat snoozing away on their favorite windowsill, soaking up the warmth from the late afternoon sun, too much sun exposure can be dangerous for your cat. How do...