Jul 02 2019
Oooh! Ahhh! Fascination with fireworks and other things that go boom are part of human nature. We have fireworks for every home run, every new year and every celebration of our country’s birth. Unfortunately, our canine companions do not always the appeal. Forty-four percent of owners report their dog show some level of anxiety with …
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Jun 04 2019
More importantly… adopt a shelter cat! Cats make great pets. Research has shown that humans benefit from cat ownership. People who interact with cats have decreased blood pressure and risk of stroke. Pet ownership offers companionship and teaches children responsibility. Contrary to some beliefs, cats are sociable animals but will often select ‘favorites’. Cats fit …
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May 07 2019
Time to get outside and commune with nature. Which, unfortunately, includes our creepy, crawly friends. Parasites come in two main varieties, external and internal, but all are one thing: bad for our pet’s health. In some instances, they are bad for our health as well. Parasite control is recommended year-round and critical as it gets …
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Mar 05 2019
Tax season approaches . Thoughts of how we manage our resources while paying the government our share may not trigger thoughts of your pet. As household items, okay family members, our pets require resources. Planning for basic necessities is helpful when planning your budgets. Planning for emergencies is also critical. Our pets need food, water …
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Jan 01 2019
Max, the dog, and Bella, the cat, share these New Year’s resolutions so you can use them to keep your pet healthy and happy in 2019. • Regular veterinary visits. For Bella, a young cat, annual exams are important. Max resolves to visit twice this year since he is getting up there in age. Remember …
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Nov 06 2018
Tips for your pet The holiday season is upon us. For many, this is a time of peace, joy and the opportunity to spend time with others. For pets, it is a time of excitement, eating and new ‘toys’. With a little planning, the holidays can be fun for our furry family, too. There …
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Oct 02 2018
One of the more frequent questions asked by our clients is whether their pet really needs a rabies vaccine. The short answer: yes. And here’s why. Vaccination is still the best method we have for preventing this fatal disease. Rabies is a virus that attacks the central nervous system of most mammals, usually transmitted by …
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Aug 07 2018
So, you may ask, what is a dog park? These are areas of land set aside for off-leash dog recreation. Dog parks are a great way for dogs to get in a good play session or can be a land mine of trouble for the unaware. Here are some tips for a successful day …
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Jul 03 2018
Summer time is a time for celebration and play. We go to parks, concerts, festivals and firework displays with family and friends. However, our four-legged family and friends might find these stressful and dangerous. Threats come from multiple directions. Noise: Concert and festival music can be fun for us but painful and damaging for our …
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