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Helping Your Dog Age Gracefully And Without Pain: What You Should Do

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When your dog starts showing grey around their muzzle, stops running the yard like they used to, and moves a bit slower than they once did, it means your dog is beginning to show signs of aging. Your aging dog may be on their second act, but that puppy you fell in love with is still in there. They still need your care, love, and attention, but you do need to make some changes. Read More»

How To Care For Your Dog's Stitches

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When your dog has surgery or has an injury, they may end up with stitches to help them heal properly. The stitches help hold the skin or muscle together from their injury or surgical procedure and usually dissolve or are removed by the veterinarian after a specific amount of time. If your dog has stitches, especially in an area such as their abdomen or legs, you’ll need to be very careful in keeping the area clean and also to prevent your dog from biting or chewing in this area. Read More»

Chronic Kidney Disease In Cats: What's The Outlook For Your Pet?

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Nobody wants to hear that they’ve been diagnosed with a chronic medical condition. It might not be curable, and you may have to resign yourself to the fact that you’ll have to live with the condition and will have to carefully manage it. It’s the same with your pet cat. Unmanaged chronic kidney disease in cats can rapidly spiral out of control with serious consequences for your beloved feline. So what are some of the signs of chronic kidney disease in cats? Read More»

The Three Key Vaccines For Outdoor Cats

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All cats, whether they live indoors or outdoors, should see a vet for annual checkups and care, which includes certain vaccines. However, vaccinations are even more important for outdoor cats since they are far more likely to come into contact with sick cats and other animals who are carrying various diseases. If you have an outdoor cat—or simply an indoor cat who goes outside on occasion—these are the three key vaccines they should have. Read More»

Holiday Foods To Watch Out For With Dogs

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When you are cooking and baking for the holidays and otherwise preparing for your holiday celebrations, it can be easy to forget about your dog and the health issues that can occur if they eat certain festive holiday foods. There are, however, holiday foods to watch out for with dogs. If your dog gets into these foods, it means an immediate trip to the veterinary clinic is in order to ensure they are as healthy and safe as possible. Read More»