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Staff Pets: Rooney the Greyhound!
Categories: General HealthIf you have ever seen a greyhound run, you know that they are FAST. They tend to bide their energy through lengthy naps, and then when they let that energy out by running, they really go all out! Winter weather seems to bring out enthusiasm in many dogs, who will play in the snow and…
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Crazy Things Pets Eat!
Categories: BehaviourIn the run of a year, we find ourselves needing to do surgery on both dogs and cats to remove “foreign bodies” from their digestive tract because for some reason they thought they should eat things they shouldn’t! Here are some of the most common, and some of the strangest things, we have seen. …
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Ear Infections
Categories: Pet CareMany pet owners will experience their pet having an ear infection. Ear infections can be acute or chronic and generally have a successful outcome when treated properly. Symptoms of ear infections include head shaking, itching/scratching/pawing at ears or side of face, redness and inflammation, debris in ear(s), painful ear(s) (not willing to be touched/scratched there),…
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Common Winter Injuries in Dogs
Categories: General HealthWhile some dogs avoid the cold and snow, others love to run and play in all types of weather! For the most part, playing/walking/running in the snow is great exercise and is safe for all dogs to do. Sometimes we will see problems in bad weather if they overdo it or have an accident. The…
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Hazardous Human Foods Pets Should Avoid
Categories: UncategorizedWe all like to give our pets some special treats every once in a while. There are many foods that are obvious to avoid. However, some foods are not that obvious. Below is a list of common human foods to avoid. Alcohol: Alcoholic beverages and food products made with alcohol can cause vomiting, diarrhea, ataxia,…
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Cat Carriers
Categories: UncategorizedWe understand that visits to the veterinarian can feel like a huge ordeal to cat owners, and it oftentimes starts at home with the cat carrier being pulled from storage and…where did Kitty go? Stress only goes up from there, with “the chase” of searching the house for your cat, wrangling them into their carrier,…
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Why do cats “spray”?
Categories: UncategorizedAre you having an issue with your cat spraying urine around your house? We’ve got some explanations to this unpleasant, but natural cat behavior as well as some recommendations on how to address it in your home. Remember not to punish your cat for urine spraying. Punishment can lead to fear-related aggression, reduces the bond…
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Halloween and your Pets
Categories: UncategorizedHalloween may be a barrel of laughs for people who love to dress up in costumes and party, but most pets aren’t quite as fond of the holiday as people are. The doorbell rings far too often and is usually accompanied by loud children; there’s enough candy to make a pack of wolves sick; fearful pets…
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Pet Protection: Keeping Your Animals Safe On Halloween
Halloween is best when the whole family has fun, and family includes any dogs, cats, or other household pets. Halloween can be distressing for animals, but with proper precautions, they too can have a safe, happy holiday: 1. Keep Them Clear of Candy As tasty as they are to humans, Halloween candies are not suitable…
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4 Ways to Keep Your Cat in Tiptop Shape!
Cats mostly keep indoors, and they are great lovers of sleep during the day. Therefore maintaining their fitness can be quite a challenge. However the job has been simplified courtesy of some tried and true pointers put together in the following ways: Create playtime for your cat Bring home a catnip toy or a laser…
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How to keep your pet safe this summer?
Categories: UncategorizedSummertime is family fun time, and pets are part of our family. We are outside more, and so are they. Some families even pack their pets up and take them on trips, especially camping trips. But just as emergency room visits go up for people during warm weather, so do veterinary visits rise for dogs…