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How to Identify, Treat, and Prevent Hot Spots in Pets
How to Identify, Treat, and Prevent Hot Spots in Pets When your pet experiences intense itching that causes their skin to feel like it's burning, they may scratch, lick, and chew excessively, leading to the formation of a hot spot. Help your beloved companion overcome...

Keep Your Pet Safe From Lyme Disease
Keep Your Pet Safe From Lyme Disease As spring temperatures arrive, parasites become active again. To prevent Lyme disease in dogs, April is the designated month for awareness. You can take measures to decrease the chances of your pet picking up ticks and developing...

Learn More About Heartworm Disease in Dogs
Learn More About Heartworm Disease in Dogs Heartworms are a type of roundworm that live in the heart, lungs, and nearby blood vessels of animals that are infected. This can cause heartworm disease, which is a potentially fatal condition. Although treatable, heartworm...

3 Strategies For Healing After the Departure of a Beloved Pet
3 Strategies For Healing After the Departure of a Beloved Pet When a cherished pet passes, the profound pain, and sorrow you feel is devastating. Pets are absolutely irreplaceable members of our family who play an incalculable role in our lives. Managing your grief...

Take the Proper Steps for Secure Dog Walking Experiences
Take the Proper Steps for Secure Dog Walking Experiences On March 30, commemorate Take a Walk in the Park Day with your furry friend! But don't let potential dangers ruin this special day. While you and your pet are strolling around, make sure to remain aware of any...

Is Your Pet Experiencing a Dental Emergency?
5 Dental Emergencies in Pets If you’ve ever known the agony of a toothache, you know how critical it was to receive emergency treatment and pain relief. While your furry pal may not complain like people do when they are in pain, they also can suffer from pet dental...

3 Ways Pet Dental Disease Affects Your Senior Pet’s Health
How Dental Disease Affects Your Senior Pet’s Overall Health As your furry pal ages, they are faced with many health changes. Their vision dims, their hearing becomes muffled, and their gait becomes unsteady. They also are likely to suffer from pet dental disease,...

Does My Dog Have the Flu?
If your furry friend has you worried that they might be sick with the flu, don't panic! Coughing is a common symptom of some illnesses and can be concerning, but it's important to distinguish between speculations and reality. In this blog post, we'll go over what...

Is My Pet Getting the Correct Amount of Daily Exercise They Need?
While all pets need exercise every day, the amount each cat or dog requires varies. Follow the guidelines below to create a general exercise plan, and take into account your pet’s age, breed, and health for a personalized activity agenda. Daily exercise requirements...

5 Holiday Hazards That Can Harm Your Pet
The holidays are a time of joy and celebration, but they can also be dangerous for your pet. Between the extra food and decorations, there are plenty of hazards that can cause harm. Here are five of the most common holiday dangers for pets. #1: Delicious food is...