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Recognizing, Treating, and Preventing Hot Spots in Pets

Recognizing, Treating, and Preventing Hot Spots in Pets

Recognizing, Treating, and Preventing Hot Spots in Pets When your pet's skin becomes intensely itchy, they may scratch, lick, and chew to the point of creating a hot spot. Help your furry friend overcome this uncomfortable condition by gaining a better understanding...

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What do Cranial Cruciate Ligament Tears mean for Pets?

What do Cranial Cruciate Ligament Tears mean for Pets?

What do Cranial Cruciate Ligament Tears mean for Pets? When observing a sports event, it's common to flinch when witnessing an athlete collapsing and grasping their knee. It's a clear indication of a probable tear in their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), one of the...

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What You Should Know About Canine Heartworm Disease

What You Should Know About Canine Heartworm Disease

What You Should Know About Canine Heartworm Disease Heartworms are a type of roundworm that live in the heart, lungs, and blood vessels around affected animals. Heartworm illness is a potentially fatal ailment that is brought on by heartworms. Despite being curable,...

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Defend Your Pet Against Lyme Disease

Defend Your Pet Against Lyme Disease

Defend Your Pet Against Lyme Disease Slow-moving parasites awaken as the frigid winter weather eventually disappears and is replaced by the warm spring weather. Because of this, April is the ideal month to observe Lyme Disease Prevention in Dogs Month. Take steps to...

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Tips On Keeping Your Dog Safe During Walks

Tips On Keeping Your Dog Safe During Walks

Tips On Keeping Your Dog Safe During Walks Mark March 30th on your calendar for a special day to celebrate with your furry companion - Take a Walk in the Park Day! Make sure that nothing spoils this splendid occasion, and keep an eye out for potential dangers as you...

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Common Reasons for Pet Limps

Common Reasons for Pet Limps

Common Reasons for Pet Limps   You may wonder if your furry friend's limp is a problem that requires urgent care or an issue that can be managed at home with rest. Here's a list of the most common reasons pets limp and when a limp turns into an emergency.   ...

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Keep Your Senior Pet Active With These 3 Simple Exercises

Keep Your Senior Pet Active With These 3 Simple Exercises

Keep Your Senior Pet Active With These 3 Simple Exercises   As your four-legged friend grows older, regular exercise is critical to help them maintain healthy muscle mass and body condition. Change your senior pet’s routine from rough-and-tumble games that...

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