You might have noticed that your pet dog hasn’t touched its food bowl in the past couple of days. Is this you? The cause could be easy to fix or a concern to take to the vet. If your dog… Read More
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Cold Weather Safety Tips for Pets
The cold weather is here to stay for Maryland past November, and you and your pets can’t help but feel the chill. While you will heat your home and bundle up in coats and sweaters, your pets will also need… Read More
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How to Give Your Dog a Thanksgiving Dinner
Thanksgiving is approaching sooner than we might realize; the weeks or days preceding this special holiday come with preparations for the annual feast. According to online reports, about a third of Marylanders own a dog. A pet dog is by… Read More
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The History of the Elizabethan Collar
The Elizabethan collar is the famous “cone of shame” that dogs and cats must wear to heal after surgical treatment or treatment for a wound. Elizabethan collars are not the same as the ruffs that Queen Elizabeth I wore; below… Read More
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Do Cats Have Winter Coats?
Cats comprise a vast collection of species that all count as household pets. Whether they are long-haired or have no hair at all, they need a way to stay warm during the fall and winter. Cats that have fur will… Read More
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The Ideal Diet for Cats
You want your pet cat (or cats) to be the healthiest and happiest possible. Diet plays an enormous role in your cat’s health, and knowing its nutritional needs will put you on the right track to keeping your cat in… Read More
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How to Prepare Your Kids for Dog Ownership
It is rare to find a child or parent not excited about getting a pet dog. However, this prospect also can come with some concern to the parents; are the kids responsible enough to handle having a pet dog? How… Read More
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Tips to Walk Your Dog in the Rain
It can be tempting to do without walking your dog that day in rainy weather. It does not hurt to stay indoors for the day, but regular walks are still an important part of a pet’s routine. Whether rain or… Read More
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Asthma in Dogs: Signs and Treatment
Respiratory illnesses in canines can have many different causes. Before trying to treat your pet dog for one condition, please contact your veterinarian to get a professional diagnosis before embarking on a solution. Just one of many diseases that can… Read More
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Should You Get Pet Insurance?
The percentage of pets in America that have health insurance has soared over the past few years. Even so, most pets do not have insurance; according to the North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA), about 4 million pets have… Read More