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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.

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Avoid These Waterborne Pet Parasites

Avoid These Waterborne Pet Parasites

Avoid These Waterborne Pet Parasites   Summertime may mean your furry friend is splashing in and out of the water all season long. While the refreshing water is a great way to cool off, it also can harbor a variety of pet parasites and pathogens that can make...

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What to Do With My Pet This Summer

What to Do With My Pet This Summer

  What to Do With My Pet This Summer Summer is getting closer and you may be wondering what to do with your pet. Will you take them with you? Should you keep them at a boarding facility? Maybe you should find a pet sitter in your area. With so many options, how...

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Learn About Your Pet’s Springtime Skin Allergies

Learn About Your Pet’s Springtime Skin Allergies

As spring brings warmer weather and new growth, it also brings something more threatening—pollen. This yellow substance triggers irritating allergies in people and pets alike and can cause a wide variety of signs in suffering pets. Read on to learn what you need to...

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The Importance of Microchipping Your Pet

The Importance of Microchipping Your Pet

Is there any greater fear than the thought of losing your four-legged friend? No matter whether you live near a busy road, in the middle of a vast wilderness, or in a quiet suburb, you may worry about your pet slipping out an open door and becoming lost. However, with...

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How To Pack a Pet First Aid Kit

How To Pack a Pet First Aid Kit

It Pays to Be Prepared: How to Pack a Pet First Aid Kit Your pet is surrounded by hazards every day. In honor of National Pet First Aid Awareness Month, learn which supplies are significant when packing your pet’s first aid kit so you can prevent a disaster and keep...

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How to Prevent Hairballs

How to Prevent Hairballs

April 29: The Day Dedicated to Hairballs Did you know April 29 is National Hairball Awareness Day? Let’s take a closer look at why hairballs occur and what you can do to keep your feline staying healthy.    What causes hairballs in cats? Normal grooming behavior...

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3 Ways to Respect Your Cat

3 Ways to Respect Your Cat

3 Ways to Respect Your Cat March 28 is Respect Your Cat Day! While proud felines typically demand our respect and unwavering devotion every day of the year, make it a point to cater to their unique needs on their noteworthy holiday. Try the following ways to show your...

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Danger Alert! Common Pet Toxins

Danger Alert! Common Pet Toxins

Danger Alert! Common Pet Toxins  Household toxins are a common source of pet poisoning, particularly in the kitchen or bathroom. However, potential hazards can lurk everywhere, including in your garage, garden, and cupboards. Brush up on your toxin knowledge to keep...

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Love on Your Pet This Valentine’s Day

Love on Your Pet This Valentine’s Day

Love on Your Pet This Valentine’s Day   As February 14th approaches, you may be thinking of ways to show your sweetheart how much you love them. With the following suggestions, you can also include your four-legged friend in this holiday’s fun and affection. ...

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