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Your Guide to Kitty Body Language
Cats use their body and movement to communicate with us and each other more than their voices. They use cues all over their body to make a statement. Keep reading to learn more and become a cat body…
Domestic Travel Guide for Dog Lovers
Traveling with your dog can be amazing, or amazingly stressful. It’s important to plan ahead for certain pet travel requirements as well as possible unexpected illnesses or emergencies. Here are…
Domestic Travel Guide for Cat Lovers
Cats don’t like change. They usually prefer a set routine and the safety of your home. But sometimes travel with cats is unavoidable. Or maybe you want to turn your cat into an amazing travel buddy.…
Signs of Pain in Dogs
We all know what it feels like to be in pain, but do you know how pain actually occurs within your own body? Did you know that besides being obviously unpleasant, pain causes detrimental effects to…
Signs of Pain in Cats
You know what pain feels like, but do you know how that feeling is transmitted within your body? Did you know that besides being unpleasant, pain causes negative physical and mental effects on the…
Caring for Your Pregnant Dog
Having puppies may sound easy and fun, but there is actually quite a bit of work that you need to do both before and after your dog gives birth. Proper planning and care can do a lot to minimize…
Feline Acne
Feline acne is a pretty common skin issue that is seen around the chin and lips in domestic cats. If you’re like most folks you’re sure to be wondering “what exactly is feline acne and how do I…
Introducing a New Cat or Kitten to Your Home
With the addition of a new cat to a household comes a number of challenges to ensure a smooth, and happy transition. Cats by their nature are typically solitary animals that may take longer to…
Heart Murmurs in Cats
Normal hearts beat with a quiet flow of blood. A heart murmur occurs when blood flowing through the heart causes a sound that can be heard through a stethoscope and sometimes even felt by touch. The…
Doggy Odors: Normal vs. Abnormal
If your dog has been smelling like less than a bouquet of roses, there may or may not be an underlying health reason. Let’s get to the bottom of this stinky situation to see why your dog smells bad…
Pet Medication 101: Tylenol
It’s important to understand a medication’s uses and side effects before giving it to your pet. This medication info sheet is meant to give you a good understanding of what Tylenol (acetaminophen)…
Ask a Vet: 10 Important Questions to Ask at Your Next Vet Visit
Sometimes bringing your pet to the veterinary hospital can be overwhelming. Often, you’re struggling to get your cat in a carrier, driving with a dog that is terrified to be in the car, or wrangling…
What is puppy vaginitis?
There is so much to know and understand about raising a healthy, happy puppy. Many issues can arise, and some require a trip to the vet, without question. But what if your female puppy’s vulva is…
Panosteitis in Dogs (Growing Pains)
Panosteitis, also known as growing pains, refers to a self-limiting yet painful bone condition involving the long leg bones of young large breed dogs generally between ages 5 and 18 months.…
Pet Medication 101: Zantac
It’s important to understand a medication’s uses and side effects before giving it to your pet. This medication info sheet is meant to give you a good understanding of what Zantac (ranitidine) is…
Pet Medication 101: Naproxen
It’s important to understand a medication’s uses and side effects before giving it to your pet. This medication info sheet is meant to give you a good understanding of what Aleve (naproxen) is used…
Pet Medication 101: Tagamet
It’s important to understand a medication’s uses and side effects before giving it to your pet. This medication info sheet is meant to give you a good understanding of what Tagamet (cimetidine) is…
Feline Asthma
Cats have very unique respiratory systems. They can be quite sensitive and show signs of distress quickly. Feline asthma, similar to human asthma, can be a difficult disease to control. Read on to…
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