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Why Weight Matters: Obesity and Your Pet
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
If you think that a few extra pounds on your pet are no big deal, or even a little cute, think again.With approximately 54% of dogs and cats in the Read moreCategory: Pet Health & Wellness,  Exercise Nutrition & Obesity,  Pet Emergencies & First-Aid -
Bee Stings and Your Pet
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
You are out in your backyard, enjoying the day with your dog. All of a sudden you notice him furiously sniffing out something in the corner. Before you can intervene, Read moreCategory: Pet Safety,  The Great Outdoors,  Pet Emergencies & First-Aid -
Pet First Aid – What You Need, Before You Need It
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
First Aid is something almost every one of us has had to think about at some point in our lives. We’ve heard to keep a First-Aid Kit in our car Read moreCategory: Pet Safety,  Pet Emergencies & First-Aid,  Training & Behavior -
Poisonous Plants for Cats: Preventing a Botanical Cat-Astrophe!
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
We spend so much time and effort taking the best care of our kitties, that the last thing we want is to accidentally injure them. Unfortunately, many common houseplants and Read moreCategory: Pet Safety,  Pet Toxins,  Pet Emergencies & First-Aid -
Making Sense Of A Pet Emergency
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
For many pet owners, the most important service we offer is emergency or critical care when minutes matter. Routine wellness checks help to prevent illness or health risks from evolving into a health emergency. Read moreCategory: Pet Safety,  Pet Health & Wellness,  Pet Emergencies & First-Aid -
Saying Goodbye to a Pet: Knowing the Right Time
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
It is a time that every pet owner dreads. We hope it never happens, but the truth is that most pet owners outlive their animals and will someday need to Read moreCategory: You & Your Pet,  Senior Pet Care,  Pet Emergencies & First-Aid -
Plan For The Worst: Emergency Preparedness For Pets
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
Do you have a plan in place for the care and protection of your pets if you can’t be there to help them when disaster strikes? The following steps are crucial to your pet emergency preparedness: Read moreCategory: Pet Safety,  Pet Health & Wellness,  Pet Emergencies & First-Aid -
Don’t Get Your Whiskers in a Bunch: Calming a Stressed Cat
posted: Apr. 11, 2018.
While we don’t often think about our pets being stressed, it is actually a big concern. While your cat may not be worried about the big project due at work Read moreCategory: Pet Safety,  The Cat's Meow,  Pet Emergencies & First-Aid -
Our Fear Free Practice: Working To Help Pets With A Fear Of The Vet
posted: Apr. 11, 2018.
Does your dog or cat experience fear of the vet or anxiety at the vet’s office? Many don’t but, according to a 2014 Bayer Veterinary Healthcare Usage study, 37 percent Read moreCategory: You & Your Pet,  Pet Health & Wellness,  Pet Emergencies & First-Aid -
Canine Influenza Is Back in 2017: What to Do to Protect Your Dog
posted: Apr. 10, 2018.
The latest strain of the canine influenza virus, also known as “dog flu”, was first identified in Chicago, IL in the spring of 2015. More than 1,000 cases were eventually Read moreCategory: For The Dogs,  Pet Health & Wellness,  Pet Emergencies & First-Aid