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Discover Techniques to Be Better Prepared for Your Pet’s End-of-Life
Discover Techniques to Be Better Prepared for Your Pet's End-of-Life Losing a pet is always difficult, but there are things you can do to make it easier to cope with. Below are four ways to prepare for and cope with the eventual loss of your pet. #1: Assess your...

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 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
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...

Is It Time for Your Pet’s Dental Cleaning?
3 Ways to Tell When Your Pet Needs Their First 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...

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
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...

The Most Common Holiday Pet Hazards
The holidays are a time for family, friends, and fun. But they can also be a time for hazards that can harm your pet. Here are five of the most common ones to watch out for. #1: Delicious food is dangerous for your pet What are the holidays without overflowing tables...

How to Have Fun with Your Pet This Winter Indoors
If you're like most pet owners, you probably spend a lot of time playing with and exercising your furry friend. But what about during the winter months, when the weather is bad and it's too cold to go outside? Don't worry - there are plenty of indoor activities you...

Things to Know When Preparing a Thanksgiving Plate for Your Pet
This Thanksgiving, why not make your pet a part of the festivities? By preparing a pet-safe feast, you can ensure that your furry friend enjoys the holiday just as much as you do. Here are some tips for putting together a meal that will please both human and animal...