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Announcing: The Top 10 Pet Toxins!
Photo Credit: ASPCA Each year, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) works to provide important and sometimes lifesaving information along with handy safety guides to pet parents nationwide. Last year alone, APCC helped over 232,000...
A New Pet for the Holidays
There is so much planning that goes into adding a new pet to the family. What type of pet or breed? Do I get my new pet from a breeder, shelter, or pet store? What are the housing or bedding needs, food and more? After all this careful planning you...
5 Pet Myths: Debunked!
Is a dog’s mouth cleaner than a human’s mouth? Do cats always land on their feet? There are plenty of pet myths surrounding our furry friends. Sometimes thesemisconceptions can impact their health and lives. Let’s take a look at some commonmyths...
Fall Dangers and Your Pet
There is a chill in the air and the kids are back to school. We’ve put our white pants away and started unpacking our sweaters and sweatshirts. Pumpkin spice is everywhere you turn and before long the leaves are going to change color and start...
Why is my Dog so Itchy!?!?
One of the most common calls we receive during the summer is related to itchy dogs. It seems like this time of year is the height of skin problems in our area. An itchy dog can present in several different ways, including scratching, rubbing,...
July 4th Safety Tips for Your Pets
Parties, fireworks, barbecues, and other 4th of July traditions can be great fun for people but for pets it can be scary and downright dangerous. Did you know that more pets are lost on the Fourth of July than any other date? Fireworks and other...
Social Distancing With Your Pet
In times of social distancing, our activity options have to change. But that doesn’t mean exercising our pets should stop! If your outdoor space is limited, you can still have fun at home while staying active with your pet inside. Puzzle toys,...
Bad Breath and My Pet
Celebrate National Pet Dental Health Month by learning the facts about bad breath and what it can mean for your pet. It turns out that chronic bad breath or halitosis is NOT normal for pets! It can actually be an indication of a problem, such as...
Pet Safety This Holiday
The holidays are a time of joy, time with family and friends and exchanging good tidings. The last thing that you want is for this to be a time spent in the emergency room with your pet. Here are some tips to help you prepare for pet safety this...
Thanksgiving and Your Pets
The smells of Thanksgiving fill your home and everyone’s mouth begins to water … including your pet’s! This time of year brings out the counter surfing talents of your pets. Taking care to keep irresistible flavors away from your pets palate...