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Back-to-School Considerations for Your Pet

Back-to-School Considerations for Your Pet

Are you getting ready to send your kids back to school? The house is getting tidied up, new clothes are being bought, and school supplies are being stocked. But what about your pet? Even though they're probably used to you being away during the day, there are a few...

Common Waterborne Pet Parasites

Common Waterborne Pet Parasites

4 Waterborne Illnesses Your Pet Can Contract from Swimming Summertime may mean your furry pal is splashing in and out of water all season long. While the refreshing water is a great way to cool off, it also can harbor a variety of pet parasites and pathogens that can...

How To Find a Lost Pet

How To Find a Lost Pet

Lost Pet? Find Them with 4 Simple Steps More pets go missing over the July Fourth holiday than at any other time, so if your furry pal is afraid of fireworks, learn how to find them if they take off in a panic. Follow these four steps for the most effective ways to...

Pet Cancer Awareness Month

Pet Cancer Awareness Month

Pet Cancer Awareness Month   Despite incredible advancements in veterinary medicine, veterinary professionals are seeing more cancer in pets than ever before, partly due to our furry companions’ longer lives. Learn more about common cancers in pets and signs to...

Signs of Canine Anxiety in Your Pup

Signs of Canine Anxiety in Your Pup

Signs of Canine Anxiety in Your Pup   While it may be hard to detect anxiety in your pup, anxiety in dogs is more common than you might think. In honor of Dog Anxiety Week, which runs from May 3 to 9 this year, learn more about canine anxiety to see if your dog...

Hairball Prevention for Your Cat

Hairball Prevention for Your Cat

Hairball Prevention for Your Cat   Did you know that hairballs have their own day? You probably don't need a specific day to bring your cat's hairballs to your notice, but April 29 is National Hairball Awareness Day. Let's look at why hairballs happen and what...

3 Signs of an Anxious Cat

3 Signs of an Anxious Cat

3 Signs of an Anxious Cat   Cats are highly sensitive creatures who have a hard time adapting to change. Whether the disturbance is minor, such as setting the clocks ahead an hour and disrupting a routine, or major, such as moving to a new home, an anxious cat...