Category: Pet Health
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Is my dog choking? Having a seizure? No, It’s just a reverse sneeze!
Does your dog do this? If your dog sounds like he’s trying to do an impression of a goose, there’s no need to rush to the vet or Google how […]
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Dogs and “People Food”
Long gone are the days when dogs ate only scraps from our dinner tables, but who hasn’t sneaked a tasty morsel of “people food” to their dog from time to […]
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What You Need To Know About Kennel Cough
Many dogs get kennel cough during their lives, and though the hacking, raspy cough may sound serious, the condition itself rarely is. In fact, it usually clears up without needing […]
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How to Protect Your Dog During Foxtail Season
Foxtails and grass seed awns are designed to do one thing: burrow. This is how the grass spreads as the seed slowly works its way deeper and deeper into soil. […]
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How to Make Vet Visits Easier on Your Pet
A doctor’s appointment can bring out just about anyone’s anxious side. If shots, cold exam tables, and being poked and prodded are enough to stress you out, consider how they […]
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Know What Plants to Keep Away from Your Pets
While they’re pretty to look at, often smell good, and can serve several functional purposes for humans, many household plants can prove toxic for curious canine and feline grazers. In […]
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It’s Allergy Season! How Are Pets Affected?
Allergy season is in full swing, and many of us have been suffering the consequences, from runny noses and sneezing to watery eyes and itching. However, your human friends and […]
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7 Fall and Winter Exercise Tips for Your Pets
We know our clients consider their pets an important part of the family. When you care so deeply for your pets, it’s natural to want to make sure they are […]
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How to Keep Your Blind or Deaf Pet Safe and Happy
Our beloved furry friends only grow more endearing as they reach their golden years. But it can be heartbreaking to watch senior pets experience aging symptoms such as vision or […]
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What to Include When Leaving a Note for Your Sitter
When it comes to your pet’s laundry list of needs and preferences, you know every detail by heart — and when you leave your dog or cat in a new […]
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Is Your Dog Getting Enough Exercise?
One of the common questions we get from pet owners is how much exercise is right for their dog. Honestly, it can be hard to answer! Exercise needs are based […]
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What to Do If You Detect Bloat in Your Dog: An Emergency Guide
As we discussed in our last blog post, bloat is one of the most life-endangering and sadly common threats to the health of your dog. During bloat – also known […]
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Bloat: The Doggy Killer Every Owner Needs to Know About
Many dog owners aren’t aware of one of the most common and dangerous threats to a dog’s health: bloat. Also known as “stomach torsion,” or Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV), bloat is […]
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A High-Quality, Balanced Diet: Not Just for People!
Most people know how they should feed themselves. A healthy human diet is balanced, low in “bad” fats, sufficient in “good” fats, high in protein, and sourced from natural ingredients. […]
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The Importance of Choosing the Right Dog Walker
When deciding upon a caregiver for your dog, the selection process should be as thorough and careful as choosing a babysitter for your child. Not only should your dog walker […]
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Microchips: Q&A
Microchipping of Animals FAQ Microchipping of Animals: Information Check the Chip Day Q: What is a microchip? A: A microchip is a small, electronic chip enclosed in a glass cylinder […]
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Your Pets & Beating the Heat: Being Careful About Staying Cool
By Barbara Elisse Najar July 9, 2012 Summer is here, and we’ve shed our coats. Dogs and cats don’t have that luxury, but their fur, which keeps them warm in winter, also […]
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How Cats Decide What’s Good to Eat
Cats may prefer to use their eyes rather than follow their nose when it comes to finding the location of food, according to new research by leading animal behaviourists. Felines […]
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Understanding Rabbit Stress Signals
Is YOUR pet rabbit happy? Mammals may be stressed by their hutch-mates and a lack of exercise, study claims Study by the University of Bristol shows rabbits needs are not […]
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Does your dog have allergies?
Marley, a Springer Spaniel, was always licking and chewing at her feet. Her owner, Lin, didn’t know what to do about it, but she knew it was driving her […]