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Learn How To Spot Signs of Heatstroke in Your Pet
Learn How To Spot Signs of Heatstroke in Your Pet As summer reaches its height, your furry pal may grow more accustomed to the high temperatures and humidity levels associated with the season, but they still can succumb to heatstroke. Abrupt temperature...
Importance of Preventive Screenings for Senior Pets
Importance of Preventive Screenings for Senior Pets It’s no secret that our pets do not live long enough. Along with a shorter lifespan—in relation to their human family members—come rapid health changes, particularly in their later years. Although young pets...
Learn More About Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Cats
Learn More About Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Cats Picture this: Your white cat is snoozing away on their favorite windowsill, soaking up the warmth from the late afternoon sun. This beautiful scene warms your heart, but did you know that too much sun exposure...
3 Tips To Help Your Pet With Noise Aversion
3 Tips To Help Your Pet With Noise Aversion Many pets are scared of loud noises, whether they’re caused by the vacuum cleaner, construction, or fireworks. You may not be able to avoid all of these sounds completely, but you can help your furry pal cope with the...
What to Do With My Pet This Summer
How to Decide What to Do with Your Pet During Summer Vacation It may be difficult for you to decide what to do with your pet during the summer vacation. Could you take them with you? Are they better off at a boarding facility? If so, it might be a good idea to look...
5 Boating and Lake Safety Tips for Your Pets This Summer
Anchors Away! Boating and Lake Safety Tips for Pets When you and your pet take the proper precautions, you can enjoy cruising around the lake. If an accident occurs, our team is here to help. #1: Fit your pet for a life jacket Although your pet may be an...
The Importance of Microchipping Your Pet
3 Reasons Why Every Pet Owner Should Have Their Pet Microchipped 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...
Spring Skin Allergies in Pets
April Showers Bring… Spring Skin Allergies in Pets 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...
How Heartworms Develop in Pets
You've likely heard of heartworm disease if you're a pet owner. But what is it, exactly? And how does your pet become infected? This blog post will overview the heartworm life cycle, from infection to adult worm stage. All pet owners need to be familiar with this...
Hairball Prevention for Your Cat
National Hairball Awareness Day is a day to raise awareness of the dangers hairballs pose to cats and dogs. A hairball can cause gastrointestinal blockages, which can be fatal. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to help prevent your pet from getting...