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Essential Tips for New Pet Adopters: Celebrate Shelter Pet Month This December As December brings holiday cheer, it also marks Shelter Pet Month—a time to celebrate and encourage pet adoption. If you're considering welcoming a furry friend into your home this winter,...
Senior Pet Urgent Care: What to Watch For
Senior Pet Urgent Care: What to Watch For As our pets age, their needs change, and they may become more prone to health issues. For senior pets, knowing when to seek urgent or emergency care is vital to ensuring they live long, healthy lives. In this post, we’ll walk...
Why Preventive Health Screenings Are Essential for Senior Pets
Why Preventive Health Screenings Are Essential for Senior Pets As our beloved pets age, their health needs evolve, making preventive health screenings more crucial than ever. Senior pets, generally those over seven, are more susceptible to various health issues, and...
Signs Your Pet Might Be in Pain: A Guide for Pet Owners
Signs Your Pet Might Be in Pain: A Guide for Pet Owners As pet owners, one of our greatest concerns is ensuring our furry friends are happy and healthy. Recognizing signs of pain in pets can sometimes be challenging, as they can't communicate in words like we do....
The Importance of Preventative Lab Work for Pets
The Importance of Preventative Lab Work for Pets When it comes to our pets, we often focus on the visible aspects of their health—ensuring they eat the right food, get plenty of exercise, and receive regular check-ups. However, one crucial aspect of pet healthcare...
Do Pets Get Allergies? True or False?
Do Pets Get Allergies? True or False? True! Did you know that pets can suffer from allergies just like humans? However, unlike humans who show symptoms like sneezing, coughing, and itchy eyes, pets usually exhibit allergic reactions through their skin. This can lead...
Why Your Cat is Less Likely to Get Lyme Disease Compared to Dogs
Why Your Cat is Less Likely to Get Lyme Disease Compared to Dogs As a pet owner, you might wonder why cats, unlike dogs and humans, rarely seem to contract Lyme disease. This tick-borne illness, caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, can be a serious concern...
My Dog Has Lyme Disease: A Comprehensive Guide to Managing the Diagnosis
My Dog Has Lyme Disease: A Comprehensive Guide to Managing the Diagnosis Discovering that your beloved canine companion has been diagnosed with Lyme disease can be distressing. As a responsible pet owner, you may have numerous questions and concerns about what this...
Warning Signs: How to Tell if Your Pet Has Heartworm Disease
Warning Signs: How to Tell if Your Pet Has Heartworm Disease Heartworm disease, a potentially fatal condition, is caused by parasitic worms that sometimes take up residence on the right side of pets' hearts, including dogs, cats, and ferrets. This disease is...
Recognizing the Telltale Signs of Spring Allergies in Pets
Recognizing the Telltale Signs of Spring Allergies in Pets As the tapestry of spring unfurls its colors, it also ushers in a wave of allergens that can affect not just humans but our pets too. Pets are prone to seasonal allergies, with spring often being the prime...