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What Cat Owners Need to Know About Hairballs

What Cat Owners Need to Know About Hairballs

If you are a cat owner, you are already familiar with hairballs. Our team wants to make sure you are educated in everything you need to know about these furry, slimy tubes.   How are hairballs formed? As cats groom themselves, the tiny hooks on their tongues trap...

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Summer Allergies in Pets – How to Tell

Summer Allergies in Pets – How to Tell

​The summer season calls for soaking in the sun and getting outdoors, especially if you have a four-legged friend ready to let off some energy. Although that sounds like sunshine and rainbows, your pet may experience some seasonal allergy complications. Don't let...

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Signs of Cognitive Dysfunction in Pets

Signs of Cognitive Dysfunction in Pets

As our pets age, the need for more delicate care and attention is required to maintain their health and well-being. As much as we humans are susceptible to cognitive dysfunction in our elder years, the same goes for our four-legged friends. Signs associated with...

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What You Need to Know About Lyme Disease in Dogs

What You Need to Know About Lyme Disease in Dogs

As the weather warms, your furry friend can be at an increased risk of coming into contact with ticks and being exposed to all the nastiness that accompanies them, including Lyme disease.    How can my dog get Lyme? Lyme disease is a vector-borne disease, meaning...

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Which Chew Toys Are Safe For Your Pet?

Which Chew Toys Are Safe For Your Pet?

When it comes to playtime with your pooch, you probably have plenty of options of chew toys to choose from. But, some of those tasty chews can wreak havoc on your pet’s teeth and gastrointestinal tract, and may also be a choking hazard. Our team is here to help you...

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Help! My Pet Ate a Poison.

Help! My Pet Ate a Poison.

It's a scary experience when your pet eats something they shouldn't. In honor of National Pet Poison Prevention Month, we want to help you brush up on the steps to take if your furry pal has been in contact with a potentially toxic substance.    Step 1: Find the...

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Household Toxins to Watch Out For

Household Toxins to Watch Out For

This month is Poison Prevention Month, and if you own a pet, you’ll want to know about these items you probably have sitting around your home that could prove to be fatal for your pet.    Drugs. Have a headache? Pop a Tylenol. But, if your pet accidentally gets...

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Why is My Dog Licking Their Paws?

Why is My Dog Licking Their Paws?

Does your dog’s slurping sound as they lick their paws constantly keep you awake? Many pet owners become frustrated by the non-stop paw-licking, and want to help their dogs overcome this condition. Here are three of the most common reasons your dog may be licking...

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Caring For Your Pet’s Teeth At Home

Caring For Your Pet’s Teeth At Home

No matter how slowly you tried to introduce flavored toothpaste and a variety of brushes, your furry friend always runs the other direction when you try to brush their teeth. But, you have other options. Check out our team's other recommendations for what you can do...

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