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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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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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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Vaccination: Finding the Right Protocol for Your Pet
OtherOver the past several years, veterinary professionals have paid a great deal of attention to pet vaccination protocols. With new vaccines and other developments, many veterinarians have updated their protocols as well. For example, some vaccines are now given every three years rather than annually. Of course, the vaccines given ...
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How Hot is Too Hot? Heat Stress in Pets
CatsSummer’s almost here! It’s time to sweat (or hide in the air conditioning). But your dog can’t sweat, and your cat only sweats between his toes. So how do you tell if your pet is starting to get overheated? It’s not quite the same with them as it is for us, but there are signs that, once you know them, will seem obvious.
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