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5 Common Pet Toxins in Your Home
5 Common Pet Toxins in Your Home In honor of National Animal Poison Prevention Week, our team wants to share some of the most common household products that are toxic to pets. #1: Medications One of the most common household hazards that pets ingest are...

6 Pet Surgery Recovery Tips
6 Pet Surgery Recovery Tips Any surgery is a major event for a pet and can interfere with their daily function long after they return home. Follow these recovery tips to help your pet get back on their paws more quickly after orthopedic surgery. #1:...

How Dental Disease Affects Your Senior Pet’s Overall Health
How Dental Disease Affects Your Senior Pet’s Overall Health As your furry pal ages, they are faced with many health changes. Their vision dims, their hearing becomes muffled, and their gait becomes unsteady. They also are likely to suffer from pet dental disease,...

3 Signs It’s Time for the First Pet Dental Cleaning
3 Signs It’s Time for the First Pet Dental Cleaning Every pet is different, and so is the time frame in which they need their teeth cleaned. However, here are three signs that mean your four-legged friend would benefit from a professional pet dental cleaning. #1: Your...

How Much Daily Exercise Does My Pet Need?
How Much Daily Exercise Does My Pet Need? While all pets need exercise every day, the amount each cat or dog requires varies. Follow the guidelines below to create a general exercise plan, and take into account your pet’s age, breed, and health for a personalized...

4 Things You Should Know About Canine Influenza
4 Things You Should Know About Canine Influenza Cough, cough, cough. Hearing your pooch sound like they’re hacking up a lung not long after you had the flu may make you wonder if they contracted your illness. While your dog certainly can become sick with a respiratory...

The Most Common Holiday Pet Hazards
The Most Common Holiday Pet Hazards As the year draws to a close, holiday celebrations are still in full swing. But the additional activity and stress present the perfect opportunity for your pet to get into trouble, so keep an eye out for the following holiday...

How to Keep Your Cat Healthy
How to Keep Your Cat Healthy In contrast to their canine relatives, cats may appear to be largely independent and need minimal care, but in reality, they require just as much specialized care to stay happy and healthy. Make sure you're taking care of your...

Lumps and Bumps in Pets: When You Should Be Concerned
Lumps and Bumps in Pets: When You Should Be Concerned November is National Pet Cancer Awareness Month, and since approximately 1 in 4 pets will develop cancer at some stage in their life, it is essential to know how to spot potential warning signs. This month, our...

How to Help Your Senior Pet Handle the Changing Seasons
How to Help Your Senior Pet Handle the Changing Seasons The changing seasons affect everyone differently, but the switch from balmy summer weather to frigid temperatures can really do a number on your senior pet. Here are four ways to help your furry pal easily handle...