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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...
4 Tips To Help Your Senior Pet With Seasonal Changes
It's no secret that as we age, our bodies go through changes. The same is true for our pets - as they reach their senior years, they may start to experience some health issues that can make the changing seasons a challenge. Fortunately, there are ways you can help...
5 Important Halloween Pet Safety Tips to Ensure You Have a Safe Holiday
As much as we love our furry friends, Halloween can be a scary time for them. From treats that are toxic to them to costumes that are too tight or too scary, there are plenty of things pet owners need to watch out for during the holiday. Here are five tips to help...
Vet Techs: Animal Hospitals’ Unsung Heroes
If you're a pet owner, you know that regular checkups and preventive care are essential to keeping your furry friend healthy. But did you know that part of maintaining your pet's health involves working with a veterinary technician? VTs play a vital role in helping...
Tips on How To Ensure the Safety of Deaf Dogs
Many people think that deaf dogs are difficult to care for, but this simply isn't true. Deaf dogs can be just as happy and healthy as hearing dogs if their owners know how to properly accommodate them. In fact, deaf dogs may even be easier to care for than hearing...