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APPOINTMENTA Comprehensive Guide to Identifying, Treating, and Preventing Hot Spots in Pets
A Comprehensive Guide to Identifying, Treating, and Preventing Hot Spots in Pets When your beloved pet experiences intense itching that makes their skin feel like it's on fire, they may resort to scratching, licking, and chewing excessively, leading to the formation...
Understanding Cranial Cruciate Ligament Tears in Pets
Understanding Cranial Cruciate Ligament Tears in Pets While watching a sports event, it's common to cringe when witnessing an athlete collapsing and clutching their knee. This often indicates a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), a crucial ligament for knee...
4 Ways to Prepare for When Your Pet Passes Away
4 Ways to Prepare for When Your Pet Passes Away Dealing with the loss of a pet is always difficult, but taking steps to prepare for the inevitable can help alleviate some of the emotional burdens. Below are four methods that can assist you in preparing for and coping...
Ways to Prevent Dog Bites
Ways to Prevent Dog Bites As a dog owner, it's important to know how to prevent and handle dog bites. Although you can't entirely protect your pet from other animals, there are ways to minimize the risk in unfamiliar or stressful situations. Furthermore, knowing how...
A Guide to Dog Walking Safety
A Guide to Dog Walking Safety Celebrate Take a Walk in the Park Day with your four-legged friend on March 30, but don’t let hazards ruin a perfect day. Keep your eyes peeled for the following issues when walking your pet. #1: Other dogs Running across...
Help Your Pet With Surgery Recovery
Help Your Pet With Surgery Recovery Orthopedic surgery—or any surgery—is a major event for a pet and can interfere with their daily function long after they return home. Help your four-legged friend get back on their paws more quickly after an orthopedic...
5 Signs of a Pet Dental Emergency
5 Signs of a Pet Dental Emergency If you've ever experienced the agony of a toothache, you understand how important it is to receive emergency treatment and pain relief. While your pet may not complain in the same way that people do when they are in pain, they...
Fun Valentine’s Day Pet Treat Ideas
Fun Valentine’s Day Pet Treat Ideas Even though you already show your pet how much you love them every day, Valentine's Day gives you the chance to express your affection for them even more! There are numerous alternative safe pet treats you may give to your...
How Much Daily Exercise Does My Pet Need?
How Much Daily Exercise Does My Pet Need? While all pets need exercise every day, the amount each cat or dog requires varies. Follow the guidelines below to create a general exercise plan, and take into account your pet’s age, breed, and health for a personalized...

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