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Ways to Prevent Lyme Disease in Your Pet

Ways to Prevent Lyme Disease in Your Pet

Ways to Prevent Lyme Disease in Your Pet April is designated as Prevention of Lyme Disease in Dogs Month to raise awareness about ticks that become active during the warm spring temperatures. It is important to take necessary precautions to prevent your pet from...

How To Keep Your Dog Safe During Walks

How To Keep Your Dog Safe During Walks

Watch Out On Walks: Hazards to Avoid When Walking Your Pet   Celebrate Take a Walk in the Park Day with your four-legged friend on March 30, but don’t let hazards ruin a perfect day. Keep your eyes peeled for the following issues when walking your pet.   #1:...

6 Pet Surgery Recovery Tips

6 Pet Surgery Recovery Tips

6 Ways to Help Your Pet Recover from Surgery   Orthopedic surgery—or any surgery—is a major event for a pet, and can interfere with their daily function long after they return home. Help your pet get back on their paws more quickly after an orthopedic surgery...

Common Reasons for Pet Limps

Common Reasons for Pet Limps

Why Is My Pet Limping? When your pet suddenly develops a limp, you may wonder whether it is a problem that requires urgent care or an issue that can be managed at home with rest. Let’s run through the list of the most common reasons pets limp and when a limp turns...

How to Avoid a Winter Pet Emergency

How to Avoid a Winter Pet Emergency

Summertime comes with a host of hazards for pets, but colder weather also brings its own dangers. As the temperature drops, watch out for the following issues that can require emergency care for your furry pal. Antifreeze toxicity in pets Antifreeze is used to keep...

How Much Daily Exercise Your Pet Requires

How Much Daily Exercise Your Pet Requires

Pets need physical activity to stay healthy and happy just like humans do, but it can sometimes be difficult to know how much exercise your pet needs each day. Knowing the amount of daily exercise that is appropriate for your pet's age, breed, size and health...