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Suggestions for Keeping Your Deaf Dog Safe
Suggestions for Keeping Your Deaf Dog Safe Specially abled pets hold a special spot in animal lovers’ hearts, and deaf dogs are certainly a category to be treasured. In honour of Deaf Dog Awareness Week, which falls on the last full week of September each year,...
Learn About Early Detection Screening Tests for Senior Pets
Learn About Early Detection Screening Tests for Senior Pets As our furry friends age, their health changes rapidly. During your senior pet’s preventive care appointments we can spot subtle changes and closely monitor their health by performing regular early...
How to Spot Heatstroke in Your Pet
How to Spot Heatstroke in Your Pet As summer temperatures reach their peak, your furry pal may succumb to heatstroke. Abrupt temperature increases can cause a sudden issue with overheating, so be wary of rapid changes in weather patterns. Keep your pet safe this...
Find Your Lost Pet With These 4 Tips
Find Your Lost Pet With These 4 Tips If your furry pal is afraid of loud noises, 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. Step 1: Share your pet’s picture on social media ...
Learn More About Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Cats
Learn More About Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Cats Picture this: Your white cat is snoozing away in their favorite windowsill, soaking up the warmth from the late afternoon sun. Such an idyllic scene warms your heart, but too much sun exposure can be dangerous...
4 Tips to Keep Your Pet Safe From Tick-Borne Illnesses
4 Tips to Keep Your Pet Safe From Tick-Borne Illnesses There is nothing worse than seeing a tick on your furry friend. Next time you're enjoying the summer weather when hiking with your pet, help them stay safe from tick-borne illnesses by following these tips....
How to Keep Your Pet Safe Around Boats and Lakes This Summer
How to Keep Your Pet Safe Around Boats and Lakes This Summer Everyone loves to spend a hot summer day at the lake, and, with a little planning, you'll be able to take your pet with you. Follow these five boating and lake safety tips next time you're at the...
3 Reasons Why Every Pet Owner Should Have Their Pet Microchipped
Is there any greater fear than the thought of losing your four-legged friend? No matter whether you live near a busy road, in the middle of a vast wilderness, or in a quiet suburb, you may worry about your pet slipping out an open door and becoming lost. However, with...
What You Need to Know About Cancer in Pets
Despite incredible advancements in veterinary medicine, veterinary professionals are seeing more cancer in pets than ever before, which might be due in part to our furry companions’ longer lives. Overall, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) estimates...
How To Pack a Pet First Aid Kit
It Pays to Be Prepared: How to Pack a Pet First Aid Kit There are hazards around your pet every day. Since it is National Pet First Aid Awareness Month, learn which supplies are essential when packing your pet’s first aid kit so you can be prepared in case of an...