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Indoor Enrichment for Pets

Indoor Enrichment for Pets

How to Have Fun with Your Pet This Winter When the weather outside becomes too cold and snowy, it can be tough to find ways toentertain your pet indoors. Spice up their exercise routine with the following fun interactive indoor enrichment games and...

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Changing Seasons and Your Senior Pet

Changing Seasons and Your Senior Pet

How to Help Your Senior Pet Handle the Changing Seasons Photo by lil artsy on Pexels.com The changing seasons affect everyone differently, but the switch from balmy summer weather to frigid temperatures can really do a number on your senior pet....

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Thanksgiving Safety Tips

Thanksgiving Safety Tips

How to Prepare a Pet-Safe Thanksgiving Feast An overloaded table filled with your favorite dishes is one of Thanksgiving’s highlights. While you are drooling over a heaping plate, so is your pet. However, many popular Thanksgiving foods are...

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Halloween Safety Tips

Halloween Safety Tips

5 Pet Safety Tips to Take the Horror Out of Halloween As October 31 approaches, you may be planning all sorts of spooky activities to celebrate Halloween. If you include your pet in the festivities, ensure you do so safely by following our team’s...

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National Pet Obesity Awareness Day

National Pet Obesity Awareness Day

How to Evaluate Your Pet’s Body Condition Score National Pet Obesity Awareness Day falls on October 12, but you should pay attention to your pet’s weight all year long. More than half of the nation’s cats and dogs are considered overweight or...

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How to Spot Signs of Pain in Your Pet

How to Spot Signs of Pain in Your Pet

Pets are masters at hiding any vulnerabilities, so it can be tough to tell when they are in pain. September is Animal Pain Awareness Month, so do your pet a favor and learn the following common signs of pain to get them help when they need it. 1:...

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Back-to-School Time for Pets: 3 Transition Tips

Back-to-School Time for Pets: 3 Transition Tips

Making the switch from summer to school can be rough for all family members, four-legged ones included. To help make the back-to-school transition easier for your pet, give the following tips a try. Set up your back-to-school schedule ahead of time...

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How Do Pet Vaccinations Protect My Pet?

How Do Pet Vaccinations Protect My Pet?

Your Questions Answered Although you know your pet needs vaccinations yearly, you may not fully understand what they protect against, how they work, and which ones are necessary. Our team answers these common questions about your pet's vaccines to...

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Preventive Screenings for Senior Pets

Preventive Screenings for Senior Pets

4 Reasons Why Your Senior Pets Need Early Detection Screening Tests It’s no secret that our pets do not live long enough. Along with a shorter lifespan—in relation to their human family members—come rapid health changes, particularly in their later...

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Lost Pet? Find Them with 4 Simple Steps

Lost Pet? Find Them with 4 Simple Steps

More pets go missing over the July Fourth holiday than at any other time, so if your furry pal is afraid of fireworks, learn how to find them if they take off in a panic. Follow these four steps for the most effective ways to find a lost pet. Photo...

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