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NewsHow to Reduce Stress With Your Cat at the Vet
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Vet visits do not have to be scary. This article outlines practical steps to make vet trips calmer for both cats and their humans. It starts with carrier training and positive car ride practice at home, then covers “happy visits” (no-exam...
NewsWhy Do Dogs Chew Their Paws? A Veterinary Dermatologist Explains
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Why Do Dogs Chew Their Paws? A Closer Look at a Common Concern
It’s not unusual to see a dog nibble or lick at their paws occasionally—but when that behavior becomes frequent or obsessive, pet parents often wonder if something more serious...
NewsNew Study Finds More Than Half of U.S. Pet Parents Skip or Decline Needed Veterinary Care
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A recent study by PetSmart Charities and Gallup reveals that over half (52%) of U.S. pet parents have skipped or declined necessary veterinary care for their pets. The primary reason cited is financial constraints, with 71% of those who forwent...
NewsPet Health Costs: Budgeting for Your Pet’s Care
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Being a pet parent is incredibly rewarding, but it also comes with real financial responsibility. In a recent article, the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) outlines practical ways to prepare for the cost of lifelong veterinary care and...
News6 Summertime Dangers for Pets and How to Prevent Them
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Summer brings sunshine, travel, and outdoor fun, but it also comes with seasonal risks that can impact your pet’s health. In this helpful guide, AAHA highlights six common summertime dangers for pets and shares proactive tips to help you keep...
NewsCaring for animals can be tough. What vets don't want you to overlook when it comes to your pet.
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Caring for a pet can feel overwhelming, especially when they can’t tell you what’s wrong. In this USA TODAY feature, veterinarians and animal experts share key reminders that many pet parents overlook—reminders that can make a real...
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...
ArticlePet First Aid Kits
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Having a pet first aid kit could save the life of your dog or cat if he is injured or ingests something and you cannot get to a veterinarian immediately. While each item requires a certain amount of training and instruction to use properly,...