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Five Guidelines for Ensuring Safe Swimming Sessions with Your Pet As summer brings soaring temperatures, you and your beloved furry companion may seek relief in a refreshing swim. However, not all pets are naturally skilled swimmers, so it's crucial to take proper...

When to Seek Emergency Care for a Limping Pet Your pet’s lameness can usually wait until the next business day for veterinary care. However, certain conditions, plus limping, mean you need to head to your nearest emergency veterinary hospital right away.  ...

Five Routine Soft Tissue Operations for Pets The number of surgeries performed on pets varies, ranging from common elective treatments like spaying or neutering to operations necessary for saving their lives. Commonly carried out in general practice hospitals are soft...

Avoid Heartworms in Your Dog Heartworms are a type of roundworm that live in the heart, lungs, and other blood vessels of afflicted animals, resulting in heartworm illness, a potentially fatal ailment. Despite being treatable, heartworm infection can cause long-term...

Protect Your Pet from Household Toxins! In honor of National Animal Poison Prevention Week, which will take place March 19 to 25, our team wants to share some of the most common household products that are toxic to pets.   #1: Medications One of the most common...

Tips for Keeping Your Dog Protected During Walks March 30th is Take a Walk in the Park Day and it's an ideal opportunity to enjoy quality time with your furry companion. Don't let potential dangers ruin your special day, so be sure to watch out for these common...

3 Safe Pet Treats for Valentine’s Day Although you show your furry friend just how much you love them every day, Valentine’s Day gives you the opportunity to shower them with even more adoration. While your pet cannot have chocolate, there are many other safe pet...

When Should I Schedule My 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.  ...

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...

How Much Daily Exercise Your Pet Requires 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...