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What Causes Canine Heartworm Disease?
What causes canine heartworm disease? Infected animals with heartworms develop heartworm disease, a potentially fatal infection. Heartworms are a type of roundworm that live in the heart, lungs, and other blood vessels. Even though heartworm infection is treatable, it...

How to Prevent Lyme Disease in Your Pet
How to Prevent Lyme Disease in Your Pet Slow-moving parasites awaken as the frigid winter weather gradually disappears and is replaced by the warm spring weather. As a result, April is the ideal month to observe Lyme Disease Prevention in Dogs Month. Take steps to...

How To Keep Your Dog Safe During Walks
A Guide to Keeping Your Dog Safe During Walks: Make the most of Take a Walk in the Park Day with your furry pal on March 30th, but don't let potential hazards ruin your perfect day! While you're walking your pet, make sure to stay vigilant and be aware of any possible...

What To Do When Struggling With Pet Loss
How to Cope When Struggling With the Loss of a Pet Grieving the loss of a pet can be just as excruciating as losing an intimate companion or family member. Our four-legged friends are more than mere animals to us; they play an irreplaceable role in our lives, and when...

Spoil Your Furry Friend With a Pet Treat This Valentine’s Day
3 Ways to Safely Treat Your Pet on Valentine’s Day Although you show your furry friend just how much you love them every day, Valentine’s Day gives you the opportunity to shower them with even more adoration. While your pet cannot have chocolate, there are many...

5 Common Pet Dental Emergencies
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...

Does My Dog Have the Flu?
If your dog is coughing, it’s important to know how to handle canine influenza. Get tips on how to protect your pet from this illness.

How Much Daily Exercise Your Pet Requires
Wondering how much exercise your pet needs each day? Here’s what you need to know based on their breed and size.

Ways To Keep Your Pet Entertained This Winter
From interactive games to new toys, explore ways in which you can keep your pet entertained all winter long!

The Most Common Holiday Pet Hazards
Keep your pet safe and healthy this holiday season by being aware of the most common holiday hazards around.