Veterinary Blog

Learning about pet health shouldn’t stop when you head home from your appointment, so we’ve put together this blog full of essential veterinary information.

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Cleaning Your Pet’s Ears

Cleaning Your Pet’s Ears

A regular grooming routine is a must for our animal companions. Besides keeping your pet looking and feeling the best way possible, grooming your pet regularly allows you to get familiar with his or her body so that should anything out of the ordinary be noticed, you...

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Can My Dog Have Allergies?

Can My Dog Have Allergies?

Oh, Spring. The sun is out, the flowers are in bloom, and children are enjoying the outdoors. Everyone is happy—except for those of us suffering from seasonal allergies. We’re too busy blowing our noses to stop and smell the roses, and our eyes are too itchy and...

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Protecting Your Pets From Dangerous Plants

Protecting Your Pets From Dangerous Plants

Protecting Your Pets From Dangerous PlantsHunger and curiosity can make for a bad combination. I don’t know about your pet, but most seem to have both traits in spades. The second pets get outside, they often sniff and munch on anything they see from grass to strange...

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Cat Bath Time Survival Guide

Cat Bath Time Survival Guide

We’ve all been taught since we were kids that cats hate water. Whether it was from Saturday morning cartoons or real-life experience playing with felines, it’s become common knowledge to fear the wrath of any cat irritated by wet fur. Turns out that is not entirely...

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A Guide To Vacation With Your Cat Or Dog

A Guide To Vacation With Your Cat Or Dog

Around half of all US dog owners take their pets on vacation with them. This practice is becoming increasingly common and while it’s fun to have your furry friend traveling alongside you, at sometimes it can be a bit of a hassle. It’s important to plan ahead before...

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Does My Pet Need a Dental Cleaning?

Does My Pet Need a Dental Cleaning?

How often do you brush your teeth? Answer honestly! Don’t worry, this isn’t a guilt trip to get you to the dentist. Speaking of dentists, though, how often do you go in for a checkup? Once or twice a year? Last question. How much did it hurt the last time you had a...

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10 Cold Weather Pet Safety Tips

10 Cold Weather Pet Safety Tips

Winter can be a magical time. However, if proper precautions are not taken, it can pose several dangers to your pets! This blog will go over some of the most important safety precautions to take to ensure that your furry friends are kept safe and warm during this...

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5 Signs Your Cat Has Diabetes

5 Signs Your Cat Has Diabetes

5 Signs Your Cat Has DiabetesDiabetes mellitus is a chronic, and potentially debilitating, a condition in cats. The disorder is most prevalent among obese cats, male cats over eight years old, and those on a diet high in carbohydrates. Cases of feline diabetes are on...

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Spring Pet Care Safety

Spring Pet Care Safety

As the flowers bloom and the temperatures rise, spring is a time for new beginnings and renewal. It is also a time when pet owners must be aware of potential health hazards that can affect their furry companions. With proper care and attention, pet owners can ensure...

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The Importance of Senior Vet Care

The Importance of Senior Vet Care

Pets age faster than humans; every dog or cat year is equivalent to 5 to 7 human years. With the improved advances in veterinary care and feeding habits, your furry friend can live longer than before. Senior pets are faced with a variety of age-related conditions....

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