Whether the holidays are around the bend or summer sprees take us on adventures, you’ll want safe travels and be well-prepared for any emergency. Concern for safety and smooth sailing may increase when you are bringing your pet dog along… Read More
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How Often Should You Bathe Your Dog?
A dog’s skin is different from a human’s; its acidity is neutral, while human skin is slightly more acidic. For this reason, human shampoo can be quite irritating to your dog’s skin. Dogs also need a bath far less frequently… Read More
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Tips for Getting Your Cat to the Vet
It is no secret that cats can be particularly averse to visiting the vet. Once the carrier comes out, all defenses are up. Few cats go to the vet’s office without the hissing, scratching, hiding, and yowling. Some may even… Read More
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Thanksgiving Pet Safety Tips
Thanksgiving is the time when families gather together to enjoy America’s most traditional meal of turkey and all the sides. It is a time of festivity and community, and your pets are no less a part of it. Amid the… Read More
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What Is the Best Diet for Dogs?
If you have a pet dog or are thinking of getting one, you may likely be concerned with how to feed your newfound companion best. Should you feed it with commercial food, or should you go organic? Does your dog… Read More
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How to Tell If Your Cat Is Sick
In general, if there is any marked change in your cat’s behavior or appearance, there may be something severely wrong. It can be especially difficult to tell if something is wrong with your cat’s health, as felines instinctively try to… Read More
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Brushing and Bathing Your Cat
One might think at first that a cat needs very little grooming since it diligently grooms itself all day. However, depending on the length of your cat’s hair, you will need to practice routine grooming more or less frequently. Bathing,… Read More
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Hip Dysplasia in Dogs
If there is any common malady in canines that pet owners do not want to hear, it is hip dysplasia. Although it is more prevalent in larger dogs like the Great Dane, Newfoundland, Labrador Retriever, and German Shepherd, hip dysplasia… Read More
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Urinary Blockage in Cats: What to Do
It is naturally upsetting when your cat is in a dire situation. A urinary blockage in cats is one of those dire circumstances, and can cause death to the cat in 3-6 days. If you suspect that your cat might… Read More
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What Is an Integrative Veterinarian?
Integrative veterinary practice is a relatively new phenomenon in the Western hemisphere. It may appear to be almost like magic at first, but this method is no mumbo-jumbo. It involves alternatives to traditional veterinary medicine such as holistic medicine, traditional… Read More