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3 Ways Your Pet Is Kept Safe Under Anesthesia
If you're like many pet owners, you may be hesitant to have your pet undergo anesthesia for any reason. You may worry that your pet will be in pain or that something will go wrong. However, modern anesthesiology is a safe and effective way to keep your pet comfortable...
How to Prevent and Spot the 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...
Learn About Early Detection Screening Tests for Your Senior Pet
4 Reasons Why Your Senior Pet Needs Early Detection Screening Tests It’s no secret that our pets do not live long enough. Along with a shorter lifespan—in relation to their human family members—come rapid health changes, particularly in their later years. Although...
Keep Your Cat Out of the Sun to Avoid Squamous Cell Carcinoma
The Dangers of Sunlight: Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Cats Picture this: Your white cat is snoozing away in their favorite windowsill, soaking up the warmth from the late afternoon sun. Such an idyllic scene warms your heart, but too much sun exposure can be dangerous...
How To Keep Your Pet Calm With Noise Aversion
Don’t Fear (the Fireworks): How to Help Your Pet Cope with Noise Aversion Many pets are scared of loud noises, whether they’re caused by the vacuum cleaner, construction, or fireworks. Although you may not be able to avoid all of these sounds completely, you can help...
What to Do With My Pet This Summer
What to Do With My Pet This Summer As your summer vacation draws near, you may be wondering what to do with your pet. Should you take them with you? Are they better off at a boarding facility? Should you investigate pet sitters in your area? With so many...
How to Get Your New Cat to Not Feel Stressed at Home
3 Ways to Help Your New Shelter Cat Feel at Home While welcoming a new cat into your home and family is an excellent idea any time of year, the month of June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month. However, keep in mind that your new feline friend may be unsure and...
Pet Cancer Awareness Month
Pet Cancer Awareness Month While there have been incredible advancements in veterinary medicine, veterinary professionals are seeing more cancer in pets than ever before. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) estimates that about one in four dogs...
Spring Skin Allergies in Pets
Spring Skin Allergies in Pets As warmer weather approaches, pollen starts flying around the air. Pollen can cause a wide variety of signs in suffering pets as both pets and people can get irritated by this yellow substance. Learn what causes spring skin...
3 Signs of an Anxious Cat
Cats are highly sensitive creatures, which means they don’t react well to change. Whether the disruption is minor, such as moving clocks ahead an hour and changing a routine or major, such as moving to a new home, these things can lead to an anxious cat. Learn to...