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Knowing When to Seek Immediate Veterinary Care for a Limping Pet Typically, if your pet is limping, it can wait until the next day for a regular veterinary visit. However, there are certain circumstances when you should immediately take your pet to the nearest...

Five Essential Tips for Ensuring Your Pet's Safety While Swimming With the summer heat in full swing, taking a refreshing swim with your beloved furry companion might seem like the perfect idea. However, not all pets are natural swimmers, so it's crucial to take the...

Lyme Disease Prevention Tips April is Prevention of Lyme Disease in Dogs Month, as parasites become more active during the transition from cold to warm weather. Reduce your pet's chances of hosting ticks and learn to spot common signs of Lyme disease to ensure that...

How To Avoid a Dog Bite It's important for dog owners to know how to prevent and respond to a dog bite. Even though it's impossible to completely protect your pet from harm caused by other animals, there are ways to reduce the risk of a dog bite in stressful or...

5 Hazardous Toxins for Your Pet at Home   Did you know National Animal Poison Prevention Week is from March 19th to 25th? Our team wants to share some of the most common household products that are toxic to pets.    #1: Medications One of the most common...

Springtime Pet Emergencies and How To Prepare   Pets spend more time outdoors when the weather gets warmer and brighter, increasing the dangers to them. Be mindful of the frequent pet crises that arise in the spring to protect your four-legged friend.  ...

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 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...

Is My Pet Getting the Correct Amount of Daily Exercise They 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,...

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...