How To Keep Your Pets Safe During The Holidays
The holiday season can be the most wonderful time of year, but it can also present a dangerous atmosphere for dogs, cats and other household pets. It’s easy to forget about the small hazards posed to your four-legged friends in the midst of decorating, cooking and entertaining.
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What Are the Core and Non-Core Vaccines For Dogs? Your FAQs Answered For National Pet Immunization Month
DogsAugust is National Pet Immunization Month, offering us a chance to address a critical opportunity for optimal wellness. We all want our four-legged family members to live the longest, healthiest life possible, and one of the best ways to ensure that is to vaccinate them against common diseases.
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Pet Diabetes Warning Signs to Look for in Your Dogs and Cats
CatsNovember is recognized as both American Diabetes Month® and Pet Diabetes Month, a time to raise awareness about the growing prevalence of diabetes in pets. With one in every 230 cats and one in every 300 dogs affected, it's essential for pet owners to be vigilant about the signs of diabetes in dogs and cats. Early detection of d...
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The Secret to Dog Training: Why Positive Reinforcement Works But Punishment Doesn't
DogsIt’s a hard concept to digest, but it’s been proven time and time again that dogs respond best to positive reinforcement over punishment – so get ready for extra praise, plenty of ear scratches, and a stockpile of treats if your dog needs training or has some behavioral corrections to make. We know that training a dog and, in pa...
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Cats and Cold Weather: How to Keep Feral and Outdoor Cats Warm as Temperatures Drop
CatsCaring for outdoor and feral cats during the winter months can make a world of difference in their lives. Many of these cats, whether lost, abandoned, or part of a feral cat colony, have learned to survive on their own. But when temperatures drop, even the most resourceful outdoor cats need extra help to stay safe and warm. Prov...
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Rainbow Bridge: What to Know About Euthanasia
DogsWith Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day approaching on August 28, we thought we'd touch on a subject that surely isn't one that any of us like to think about - pet euthanasia. Anyone who has ever owned a pet knows that they become not only part of our families but also part of our hearts, so losing a cat or dog can be absolutely dev...
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5 Puppy Housetraining Tips To Save Your Sanity
DogsHow much do we love thee, puppies? Oh, let us count the ways. Puppy breath, silky fur, endless kisses, oh my! The one thing that every puppy owner dreads, however, is accidents. And those of us in the veterinary community will tell you, the only certainties in life are death, taxes, and puppy accidents. It comes with the territo...
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Warning: These Halloween Candies Can Be Toxic to Dogs and Cats
CatsAccording to the Pet Poison Helpline, Halloween week is their busiest. Calls jump by 12%, and hundreds of panicked pet parents call in looking for advice after their dog or cat got into something they shouldn’t have. Cellophane wrappers, lollipop sticks, plastic spider rings, candy, and all the assorted trappings of Halloween ca...
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A Complete Guide to Rabies in Dogs and Cats
CatsRabies. The word conjures an image of an angry animal frothing at the mouth and running wild, ready to sink its teeth into anything that moves. While that’s unpleasant to consider, what’s worse is that such a bite is often fatal. World Rabies Day, observed every year on September 28, serves as an important reminder that preven...
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