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Fourth of July Safety Tips for Pets
For many people, nothing beats lounging in the backyard on the Fourth of July with good friends and family—including the four-legged members of the household. While it may seem like a great idea to reward them with scraps from the … Continue reading
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Poison Prevention For Your Pet
March is National Pet Poison Awareness Month. Although human and veterinary drugs are the most obvious sources of pet poisoning, some seemingly innocuous things around your home can be harmful—even fatal—to your pet. It is normal to want to share … Continue reading
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Protect Your Pets From The Cold
Cold Weather Is Here: Fewer and fewer pets live outside as the human animal bond gets stronger. Many of our family pets have migrated from our backyards to our bedrooms. But, for those pets that live outside or stay out for … Continue reading
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Holiday Food Hazards For Pets
Be wary of holiday food hazards for pets! The following foods should be avoided. 1) Turkey / Ham and Bones: These foods can be high in fat and lead to pancreatitis even if eaten in small quantities in some patients. … Continue reading
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Ten Ways to Make Your Cat Happy on National Cat Day!
Every year on October 29th, we celebrate National Cat Day. The real meaning behind this special date is so much more than pampering your sweet kitty and spoiling them with extra treats and toys. This day was originally celebrated in … Continue reading
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Senior Pet Care: How do my pet’s needs change as they age?
Thanks to advances in veterinary medicine, and the proper senior pet care, pets are living longer than ever before. However with this increased lifespan comes an increase in the types of ailments that can afflict senior pets. As pets reach … Continue reading
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Help Your Companion Keep His Cool in Spite of Summer’s Heat!
A primer on helping your dog survive the dog days of summer: Protecting your pets from summer heat. Many folks look forward to some fun in these lazy and hazy summer days, but pet owners need to know that summer … Continue reading
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Debunking the myths about spaying and neutering
There are many reasons why it is important to spay or neuter your pet – including the over-population of domesticated cats and dogs. Last year, over 13,000 animals were euthanized in Hillsborough County alone (that’s over 250 pets per week!). … Continue reading
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When your cat’s sick …
When humans feel sick, we want a blanket and a quiet place to rest. If you don’t get those things, you feel stressed and it takes longer to heal. Cats are the same way: When kitties don’t feel well, they … Continue reading
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Study: Noise sensitivity in dogs could be a sign of serious pain
Your dog used to run toward the vacuum cleaner. Now he runs away from it. He didn’t used to be afraid. What changed? A new study conducted by animal behavior scientists from the United Kingdom and Brazil found that dogs who show … Continue reading
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Tagged canine, dogs, pet health, sileo
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