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What You Need to Know about Hypothermia in Pets
How to Spot Hypothermia in Your Pet The temperatures may drop, but your furry pal still wants to go outdoors to play, exercise, and eliminate. However, wet snow, melting ice, and frigid temperatures can lead to hypothermia in your pet, despite their fur coat. ...

5 Pet Hazards To Be Aware of This Holiday Season
5 Holiday Hazards That Can Harm Your Pet As the year draws to a close, holiday celebrations are still in full swing. But the additional activity and stress present the perfect opportunity for your pet to get into trouble, so keep an eye out for the following holiday...

What Should and Should Not Be on Your Pet’s Thanksgiving Plate
An overloaded table filled with your favorite dishes is one of Thanksgiving’s highlights. While you are drooling over a heaping plate, so is your pet. However, many popular Thanksgiving foods are dangerous for pets. Let your pet join the feast by preparing a special,...

4 Ways To Help Your Senior Pet Handle the Changing Seasons
The changing seasons affect everyone differently, but the switch from balmy summer weather to frigid temperatures can really do a number on your senior pet. Here are four ways to help your furry pal easily handle the changing seasons. #1: Give your senior pet a heated...

Halloween Pet Safety Tips to Take the Horror Out of the Holiday
Halloween is a fun, spooky time of year for people of all ages, but it can be a dangerous time for your pets. Here are 5 tips to help keep your pet safe and scared of nothing this Halloween. #1: Avoid sharing candy bags with your pet Sorting through the loot after an...

Who are Veterinary Technicians and What Do They Do?
To spread awareness about the crucial role veterinary technicians play in animal health, the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) celebrates National Veterinary Technician Week the third week in October every year. This year, that week is...

How To Spot Signs of Pain in Your Pet
Many pet owners think that their furry friends can't feel pain the same way humans do, but this isn't always the case. Pets can experience different levels of pain, and just like with people, it's important to be able to spot the signs. In this post, we'll discuss...

Safety Tips for Owners of Deaf Dogs
If you are the proud parent of a deaf dog, you know that special bond you share with your furry friend. It's important to keep in mind, however, that deaf dogs require some extra safety precautions to ensure their well-being. Here are a few tips for keeping your deaf...

Why Cats Need Routine Wellness Care
3 Reasons Why Your Cat Needs Regular Wellness Care Although your cat may try to convince you otherwise, they need regular wellness care to remain as healthy as possible. National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day falls on August 22, so our team wants you to share the...

Learn How To Spot Signs of Heatstroke in Your Pet
How to Spot Heatstroke in Your Pet As summer reaches its height, your furry pal may grow more accustomed to the high temperatures and humidity levels associated with the season, but they still can succumb to heatstroke. Abrupt temperature increases can cause a sudden...
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