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• posted: Jan. 01, 2020
• General Care,  Dog Care,  Cat Care

Everyone knows that nutrition is important for any animal companion. When your pet receives the right combination of vitamins, minerals, proteins, carbohydrates, fats, and water on a daily basis, they Read More

• posted: Dec. 15, 2019
• General Care,  Dog Care,  Cat Care

Are you about to bring a kitten into your home? Congratulations on your new addition! It’s important that you make sure your little furball has everything she needs to stay Read More

• posted: Nov. 15, 2019
• Dog Care,  Cat Care,  General Health

We’re living in an age of technological marvels. It seems like almost every day there are new products and gadgets released. What about our furry friends? It seems that Fluffy Read More

• posted: Nov. 01, 2019
• Dog Care,  Cat Care,  General Health

Acetaminophen is an extremely common pain reliever and can easily be obtained over the counter. It’s probably in your home right now! Acetaminophen can be toxic to our animal companions, Read More

• posted: Oct. 01, 2019
• General Care,  Dog Care

We would all like to do our part to live more sustainably and make the earth a better place to be—both for ourselves and for future generations. Did you know Read More

• posted: Sep. 15, 2019
• General Care,  Dog Care,  Cat Care

Is your pet having an operation soon? Perhaps Fluffy or Fido need to get fixed. Pets also sometimes require surgery for specific medical problems. This can be a worrying time Read More

• posted: Sep. 01, 2019
• Dog Care,  Cat Care,  General Health

According to the American Automobile Association, over 80% of dog owners drive with their pet in the car. That’s a lot of pets traveling in motor vehicles—it’s important for you Read More

• posted: Aug. 15, 2019
• General Care,  Dog Care,  Cat Care

When a pet is recovering from a surgical incision, wound, skin infection, or some other bodily harm, there is a natural tendency to scratch, bite, lick, or chew at the Read More

• posted: Aug. 01, 2019
• Dog Care,  Cat Care,  General Health

Essential oils have become very popular, and with good reason. They smell wonderful, and can be helpful for both cosmetic and medicinal purposes. They are also often utilized for aromatherapy Read More

• posted: Jul. 01, 2019
• General Care,  Dog Care

Does your canine buddy sometimes run up to you holding his favorite toy? Fido has a pretty adorable way of asking you to play with him! Playing is actually great Read More

• posted: Jun. 01, 2019
• General Care,  Dog Care

The ‘puparazzi’ are all buzzing about the latest dog news: the AKC has just welcomed another new breed into their ranks. The Azawakh (pronounced Oz-a-wok) was formally inducted on January Read More

• posted: May 15, 2019
• Dog Care,  Cat Care,  General Health

While the exact age that your pet is considered “old” can vary depending on species, size, and breed, one thing is for sure: our animal companions need our love and Read More

• posted: Apr. 15, 2019
• Dog Care,  Cat Care,  General Health

Proper nutrition is a must for any healthy pet. Modern pet foods are specially formulated to give great nutrition to your companion, and there are plenty of options out there. Read More

• posted: Apr. 01, 2019
• Dog Care,  General Health,  Illness & Disease

One very important part of dog ownership is making sure your dog stays up to date on his vaccinations. This is actually required by law in many places, and with Read More

• posted: Mar. 15, 2019
• Dog Care,  Cat Care,  General Health

Human patients commonly use antibiotics to treat bacterial infections. Did you know that antibiotics are also very commonly prescribed to pets? They’re essential for helping pets with infections make full Read More

• posted: Mar. 15, 2019
• Dog Care,  Cat Care,  General Health

Have you ever seen a curly-haired cat? While most of our feline pals have straight fur, there are some curly kitties out there. A local vet discusses cats with curls Read More