In the hustle and bustle of pet parenthood, it’s easy to focus on the basics: food, shelter, and physical health. However, one crucial aspect of pet care often goes overlooked — mental health and enrichment. Like humans, our furry companions have complex emotional needs requiring attention and care. As veterinarians, we’ve witn...
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Welcoming a feathered friend into your home is an exciting adventure, but it also comes with significant responsibilities. Birds are intelligent, social creatures that require dedicated care and attention. Whether you’re considering getting your first bird or you’re an experienced owner looking to brush up on best practices...
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There’s nothing quite as heartwarming as watching a little bunny hop around or hearing the soft purr of a content rabbit nestled in your arms. Rabbits can make wonderful companions for the right family, but it’s important to remember that their care is quite different from that of a cat, even if they can be trained to use a litt...
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Heartworm. It's more than just a buzzword you hear at your vet's office; it's a condition that could impact your dog's health and happiness for the rest of their lives. Every dog, from the tiniest Chihuahua to the towering Great Dane, is at risk of heartworm disease. Geography plays a role, with areas having high mosquito popula...
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As veterinarians, we see a wide range of health concerns in our feline friends. One potential threat often overlooked by cat owners is heartworm disease. While less common in cats than dogs, heartworm infection still poses a serious health risk. Understanding the prevalence of this disease in cats, along with the importance of p...
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As our loyal companions enter their golden years, their care needs evolve, and as a dedicated veterinarian, I'm here to guide you through this journey. Aging is a natural process, and with it comes changes that may affect your dog's health, behavior, and overall quality of life. But fear not, with the right support and care, you...
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For most cat owners, the temperatures outside aren’t often a cause for concern – after all, most cats spend all of their time inside and are rarely exposed to the elements. But for those owners who have cats that like to spend some time outdoors or take care of strays that live fully outside, the heat in the spring and summer mo...
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The Fourth of July is a holiday filled with backyard BBQ feasts accented by a colorful array of firework explosions enjoyed by many. However, dogs with noise aversion to fireworks and thunderstorms ruin this American pastime. Waking up at 2 a.m. to an 80-lb dog on your chest, hyperventilating from a loud noise, is undesirable to...
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While a dog having a run-in with a porcupine and coming home covered in quills may sound like a rare occurrence that the average owner doesn’t need to worry about, it’s unfortunately an accident that we see frequently at the clinic.
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It’s an unavoidable fact of pet ownership that at some point in time, your dog is going to eat something they shouldn’t. Whether it's a grape that fell off the counter, a toxic plant on the table, or some questionable item they scooped off the sidewalk before you could react, there will come a moment when you're searching online...
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