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Keeping Your Pet Safe This Holiday Season
Celebrating the holidays with your pet is a wonderful gift. However, these celebrations can pose some potential risks to your pet’s health. Here are a few things you should keep in mind to help keep your pet safe this holiday season.
3 Signs Your Pet May Be in Pain
It crosses every pet owner’s mind: “Is my pet in pain?” And this question comes up more and more as our pets get older. One of the most difficult things about being a pet owner is that our pets cannot verbalize how they’re feeling. This leads us to wonder if our dogs and cats are living their best lives. The last thing you want is your pet struggling with chronic or acute pain, after all. And while your pet will likely never learn to speak human, they often send more subtle signs that they’re in pain. Here are 3 of the most common signs that your pet is in pain:
Feline Fine - 5 habits that positively impact the health of your cat
Cats are wonderful pets; in fact, over 25% of US households share their home with a feline companion, according to the AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association). They’re cute, cuddly, comical, and provide delightful companionship! But there are some things you will want to keep in mind to keep your cat's health in tip-top shape. Since August 22 is National Bring Your Cat to the Vet Day, we're sharing 5 habits that positively impact the health of your cat!
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Spring is finally here, and with it comes longer walks, more time outdoors, and plenty of fresh air for you and your pet. But April also marks the return of two tiny threats that can cause serious harm: mosquitoes and ticks. These pests are more than just a nuisance. They carry diseases like heartworms and Lyme disease that can impact your pet’s long-term health.
You give your dog a bath and suddenly spot fleas. Or maybe you missed a dose of heartworm prevention and start to worry. Many pet owners find themselves asking the same question: Do I really need to give parasite prevention every month, or can I just treat problems if they show up?
February is often associated with love, thanks to Valentine’s Day, and that makes it a perfect time to show extra care to the pets who mean so much to us. While treats and cuddles are always appreciated, one of the most meaningful ways to support your pet is by focusing on their health from the inside out. Dental health and heart health may seem like separate topics, but they are closely connected and both play a major role in your pet’s overall wellness.