ArticleCold Weather Pet Safety Guide
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NewsUnderstanding Canine Bloat (GDV): A Medical Emergency
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Gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV), often called “bloat,” is one of the most urgent and life-threatening conditions a dog can face. It can progress in minutes from mild discomfort to a critical emergency requiring immediate veterinary care.
ArticlePet Insurance: Is it Necessary?
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Unfortunately, your pet can encounter a variety of illnesses during his lifetime. Some are mild and perhaps easily affordable while others are medical emergencies and can be quite expensive. GI blockages, heart disease, diabetes, kidney failure,...
ArticleSmart Summer Safety: Tips for Keeping Pets Comfortable in the Heat
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As temperatures rise, so do the risks for our four-legged family members. While summer brings outdoor fun, it also introduces seasonal hazards that can compromise your pet’s health and safety. Whether you're heading to the park, the backyard,...
ArticleHalloween Safety
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Spooks and treats! Halloween means fun for many people, but not always for our pets. Let’s make sure we keep them healthy and happy.
ArticleWho Says Cats Always Land on Their Feet?
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Well, everyone, really. Now, even science says so! It’s common knowledge among those who have had the pleasure of a feline friend (or two or three) hanging around that cats tend to land on their feet no matter what. We have all seen a cat fall...
ArticleFinding the Right Dog and Cat Vet
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Working together with a veterinarian you like and trust is critical to providing the best pet health care for your cat or dog. If your pet is seriously injured or becomes ill, your dog and cat vet is the single most important person in your life...
ArticleHot Weather Hazards for Pets
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Summer is here: Fun, sun, and plenty of time outdoors enjoying it all. Of course, with all those pleasantries come hazards as well, especially for our furry friends.
ArticleUnderstanding Fleas
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Fleas are amazing creatures with a life cycle that is well suited to survival. From egg to adult can be as short as 2 weeks if conditions are ideal and up to one year if they are waiting for things to get better. The adults don’t emerge until a...
BlogThe Myths of Anesthesia-Free Pet Dental Cleanings
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I was recently told by a friend that her dog was such a good girl because she didn’t even growl when her groomer pulled 2 teeth during one of her twice-yearly "dental cleanings.” Instantly, alarm bells went off in my head! If little Lucy...