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3 Tips To Prevent Lyme Disease in Your Dog

3 Tips To Prevent Lyme Disease in Your Dog

3 Tips To Prevent Lyme Disease in Your Dog Black-legged, or deer, ticks are the species responsible for transmitting Lyme disease to dogs and people. No longer limited to the East Coast, Lyme disease is spreading across the country and can infect dogs in any...

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3 Ways to Respect Your Cat

3 Ways to Respect Your Cat

3 Ways to Respect Your Cat Respect Your Cat Day is coming up on March 28! While proud felines typically demand our respect and unwavering devotion every day of the year, make it a point to cater to their unique needs on their noteworthy holiday. Try the following ways...

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Your Pet Is in Danger from These Common Pet Toxins

Your Pet Is in Danger from These Common Pet Toxins

Your Pet Is in Danger from These Common Pet Toxins Household toxins are a common source of pet poisoning, particularly in the kitchen or bathroom. However, potential hazards can lurk everywhere, including in your garage, garden, and cupboards. Brush up on your toxin...

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Why X-Rays Are Important for Your Pet’s Oral Health

Why X-Rays Are Important for Your Pet’s Oral Health

The “Tooth” of the Matter: Why Dental X-Rays Are Important for Pet Oral Health When it comes to your pet’s oral health, we want the full picture of what is happening above and below the gumline. There is no better way to determine the extent of periodontal...

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3 Health Benefits to Encourage You to Spay Your Pet

3 Health Benefits to Encourage You to Spay Your Pet

3 Reasons Why You Should Spay Your Pet Did you know that spaying your pet provides many health benefits? Here are three reasons why spaying your female cat or dog is essential. #1: Spaying your pet greatly reduces their risk of developing mammary cancer By spaying...

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Make Pet Dental Care a Priority in 2022

Make Pet Dental Care a Priority in 2022

Make Pet Dental Care a Priority in 2022 Is having better dental care habits on your pet's New Year's resolution list? If not, it should be! We think it should be on every pet owner’s New Year’s resolutions list. If regular pet dental care didn’t make your top...

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4 Easy DIY Holiday Pet Toys

4 Easy DIY Holiday Pet Toys

4 DIY Holiday Toys for Your Pet It's the season of gift-giving, so consider making something for your beloved furry friend! Pets are wonderful gift recipients. They appreciate anything you give them, regardless of how much time or money you spend. Plus, you don’t have...

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Indoor Enrichment for Pets When the Weather Is Bad

Indoor Enrichment for Pets When the Weather Is Bad

3 Invigorating Indoor Activities for Pets When bad weather strikes and your pet is going stir-crazy from being cooped up indoors, turn to indoor enrichment activities. These games will exercise not only your furry pal’s body but also their mind, allowing them to burn...

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Healthy Thanksgiving for Pets

Healthy Thanksgiving for Pets

Feast Without Fear: How to Make a Safe Thanksgiving Feast for Your Pet Thanksgiving is almost here, and if you're planning on giving your pet some tasty food this Thanksgiving, make sure to limit how much they eat, as overindulging may result in vomiting and diarrhea....

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