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• posted: Nov. 01, 2022
• Dog Care,  Illness & Disease

Did you know that hip dysplasia is the most common orthopedic issue we see in medium and large dogs? This painful condition can happen to any pooch, though it’s most Read More

• posted: Oct. 15, 2022
• General Care,  Behavior,  Cat Care,  General Health,  Illness & Disease

Did you know that, just like people, cats can experience a decline in cognitive abilities as they age? Cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS) is not uncommon in senior kitties. A vet Read More

• posted: Jul. 01, 2022
• General Care,  General Health,  Illness & Disease,  Adoptions,  General

Is your pet entering—or already into—their golden years? Pets age the way many people do … slowly for a while, and then suddenly all at once. Fido and Fluffy will Read More

• posted: Mar. 01, 2022
• Behavior,  Cat Care,  Illness & Disease

Just like people, cats can be prone to developing arthritis as they age. This painful condition develops when the tendons and ligaments that cushion and connect Fluffy’s bones get worn Read More

• posted: Feb. 15, 2022
• General Care,  Dog Care,  General Health,  Illness & Disease

February is Unchain A Dog Month. This is one message we definitely want to help spread! Keeping a dog chained is becoming illegal in more and more places, which is Read More

• posted: Feb. 01, 2022
• Dog Care,  General Health,  Illness & Disease

Did you know that your canine companion can get the flu? In fact, there’s an outbreak going on now. Fido’s version, canine influenza virus (CIV)–also often called the dog flu—is an influenza Read More

• posted: Jun. 01, 2020
• Dog Care,  General Health,  Illness & Disease

As you know, your dog is susceptible to various diseases and infections. Have you ever wondered whether or not you could potentially catch any of those illnesses from your pooch? Read More

• posted: Mar. 15, 2020
• Dog Care,  General Health,  Illness & Disease

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month! Lyme disease is a serious disease that can afflict both people and pets. As you may know, the disease is spread through ticks, which Read More

• posted: Mar. 15, 2020
• Cat Care,  General Health,  Illness & Disease

Did you know that our feline friends can get their own version of colds or flus? In many cases, cats just feel a bit stuffy and tired for a few 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: Oct. 15, 2018
• Cat Care,  General Health,  Illness & Disease

Have you ever heard that handling litterboxes is dangerous for pregnant women? It’s true that everyone, especially pregnant women and those with compromised immune systems, should take precautions against toxoplasmosis, Read More

• posted: Aug. 01, 2018
• Cat Care,  General Health,  Illness & Disease

As you may have noticed, cats are very, very good at getting comfortable. However, while Fluffy can certainly manage to sleep in some very awkward positions, she isn’t quite as Read More