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Springtime Pet Safety Tips
One Spring morning, two Dachshund pups were playfully exploring their fenced yard when Rudy caught Abigail off guard and bounded at her from behind the rose bushes. As Abby took a tumble landing dazed and confused, a bumble bee buzzed passed her. The twosome, quickly distracted by this new found fun, attempted to play a […]
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HEARTWORM DISEASE: Annie’s Saga
Affectionate, gentle, energetic and built for long days in the field. Vizslas are known to be an athletic breed – eager and graceful trotters possessing great stamina and making them ideal jogging or biking companions. Picture Annie: a Heartworm positive two-year-old Vizsla who is currently on restricted activity during treatment. Annie arrived at the […]
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BITE WOUNDS, Including Sucking Wounds to the Chest
Bite wounds are often disguised by fur and can develop into an abscess if they are not discovered and immediately treated. Just because you don’t see blood, DO NOT assume that your dog has not been bitten after a squabble with another animal. Feel him all over gently and carefully. He will let you know […]
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Six Components of Your Pet’s Health & Safety Team (aka their body guards, entourage, people)
Through research and conversation with other pet parents and professionals, you must assemble a team to care for your pet. These caregivers, also known as your pet’s ‘second best friends’ (you are #1 after all), should include your Veterinarian, Emergency Center Personnel, Obedience Trainer, Groomer and Professional Pet Sitter. Depending on your lifestyle or pet’s […]
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Choosing the Right Pet for Your Family & Lifestyle
Pets that end up in shelters aren’t broken! People who don’t take time to care, train and nurture the animal are most often to blame. Sometimes the problem starts even earlier when an adopter chooses on an impulse and doesn’t take the time to research various species & breeds as well as assess his or […]
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Head-to-Tail Check-Up
Getting acquainted with a pet’s body and habits can help you detect problems early. A weekly Head-to-Tail Check-up is easy to learn and can help you bond with your canine, feline or any best friend or client. Really Get to Know the Animals in Your Care In the wild, it is in an animal’s best […]
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Checking Your Pet’s Vitals
Learning to check your dog or cat’s vitals can help assess his degree of pain, injury or illness, even help you catch a problem early and prompt you to get necessary veterinary help! Learn what is normal for your pet by checking vitals on 3-5 random days this month. Then record the average or median […]
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5 Super-Easy Steps to Finding a Trusted Online Pet Pharmacy
Making sure your pet is healthy and happy requires a great deal of effort and careful time management. In a bid to save money and effort, a lot of pet parents turns to online pet pharmacies to replenish their stock of supplements and prescription pet medication. The quick online payment and free doorstep delivery provide […]
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New Year, New Resolutions to be an Even Better Pet Parent :)
It’s a brand new year and a new chance to get off on the right paw and make improvements in your pets’ lives as well as your own. Don’t get bogged down though in practices that just won’t fit your lifestyle and that you’ll be unable to keep, but look into the loving brown, blue […]
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Thanksgiving Pet Safety Tips
It was a picture-perfect Thanksgiving…a patchwork of red, orange and gold leaves blanketed the ground while a smattering of green still clung to the branches above. The house was filled with idle chatter while all anxiously awaited the Holiday Meal. Suddenly a 90 lbs. Rottweiler, entered the room with an unsteady gait. Unable to breathe […]
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The ABCs of CBD
Earlier this year, researchers at Cornell University concluded a double-blind study on the effects of CBD oil on dogs suffering from osteoarthritis, an ailment not at all uncommon in our senior pets and people. Over the course of six weeks, dogs were given either CBD oil or an oral placebo, two times daily. Dogs who […]
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Top 10 Changes for Senior Dogs
Today I’d like to share a blog from an organization I am so proud to be the President of…The Grey Muzzle Organization whose mission it is to make sure no dog dies alone or afraid. Learn more about the work we do here on behalf of our senior best friends: www.GreyMuzzle.org […]
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