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Essential Tips for New Pet Adopters: Celebrate Shelter Pet Month This December
Essential Tips for New Pet Adopters: Celebrate Shelter Pet Month This December As December brings holiday cheer, it also marks Shelter Pet Month—a time to celebrate and encourage pet adoption. If you're considering welcoming a furry friend into your home this winter,...
Senior Pet Emergencies: Know the Warning Signs
Senior Pet Emergencies: Know the Warning Signs As our pets age, their needs change, and they may become more prone to health issues. For senior pets, knowing when to seek urgent or emergency care is vital to ensuring they live long, healthy lives. In this post, we’ll...
Why Preventive Health Screenings Are Essential for Senior Pets
Why Preventive Health Screenings Are Essential for Senior Pets As our beloved pets age, their health needs evolve, making preventive health screenings more crucial than ever. Senior pets, generally those over seven, are more susceptible to various health issues, and...
Is My Pet in Pain? Recognizing the Signs and Taking Action
Is My Pet in Pain? Recognizing the Signs and Taking Action As pet owners, one of our greatest concerns is ensuring our furry friends are happy and healthy. Recognizing signs of pain in pets can sometimes be challenging, as they can't communicate in words like we do....
The Importance of Preventative Lab Work for Pets
The Importance of Preventative Lab Work for Pets When it comes to our pets, we often focus on the visible aspects of their health—ensuring they eat the right food, get plenty of exercise, and receive regular check-ups. However, one crucial aspect of pet healthcare...
Do Pets Get Allergies? True or False?
Do Pets Get Allergies? True or False? True! Did you know that pets can suffer from allergies just like humans? However, unlike humans who show symptoms like sneezing, coughing, and itchy eyes, pets usually exhibit allergic reactions through their skin. This can lead...
The Mystery of Cats’ Resistance to Lyme Disease
The Mystery of Cats' Resistance to Lyme Disease Have you ever wondered why cats rarely contract Lyme disease, unlike dogs and humans? This tick-borne illness, caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, poses a significant threat to many animals, yet cats appear to...
Fecal Exams Explained: Protecting Your Pet from Parasites
Fecal Exams Explained: Protecting Your Pet from Parasites As a pet owner, you're likely familiar with taking your furry friend to the vet for their annual check-up. One important test that should be noticed among the various health assessments they undergo is the...
Protect Your Furry Friends: Signs of Heartworm Infection in Pets
Protect Your Furry Friends: Signs of Heartworm Infection in Pets Heartworm disease, a grave and sometimes fatal health issue, is caused by parasitic worms that can lodge in the right side of the heart of animals like dogs, cats, and ferrets. The disease is spread by...
Pet Hydration 101: Are They Drinking Enough Water?
Pet Hydration 101: Are They Drinking Enough Water? You must provide enough water for your pet's general health and wellbeing. Determining if your pet is getting enough water to drink might be challenging. The following are essential markers to help you determine how...