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When Should You Seek Emergency Care for Your Limping Pet?
When Should You Seek Emergency Care for Your Limping Pet? In most cases, your pet's limp can wait until the next business day for veterinary care. However, there are certain circumstances where immediate action is necessary, along with the presence of limping, and you...
Essential Guidelines for Ensuring Your Pet’s Safety While Swimming
Essential Guidelines for Ensuring Your Pet's Safety While Swimming As the summer heat intensifies, both you and your beloved furry companion may seek relief in the water. However, not all pets, including dogs, are naturally adept at swimming. To guarantee a safe...
Lyme Disease Prevention Tips
Lyme Disease Prevention Tips April is the month dedicated to preventing Lyme Disease in Dogs as parasites become active with the arrival of warmer spring temperatures. To decrease the chances of your pet getting ticks and falling ill, it's important to educate...
How To Avoid a Dog Bite
How To Avoid a Dog Bite As a dog owner, it's important to be aware of how to prevent and handle dog bites to ensure the safety of your pet. Although you cannot completely protect your dog from other animals' threats, you can reduce the risk of bites in unfamiliar or...
Help Your Pet With Surgery Recovery
Help Your Pet With Surgery Recovery Any surgery, including orthopedic surgery, is a major event for a pet and can interfere with their daily function long after they return home. Help your furry friend get back on their paws quickly after an orthopedic surgery...
How To Avoid Pet Hazards When Walking Your Dog
How To Avoid Pet Hazards When Walking Your Dog When you're walking your dog, be sure to avoid any hazards that may be in your way. Keep your eyes peeled for the following issues when walking your pet. #1: Other dogs Running across another dog could spell...
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...
How Much Daily Exercise Does My Pet Need?
How Much Daily Exercise Does My Pet 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, and health for a personalized...
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...