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12/14/2022

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10/27/2019

10/27/2019

Halloween can be a fun time for the family, but truly scary for pets. Read these helpful tips for managing pets on Halloween to keep them safe.

10/30/2014

Halloween can be a fun time for the family, but truly scary for pets. Read these helpful tips to ensure your pets are safe and secure during this celebration.

10/30/2014

Today is National Cat Day! Let's take some time to do something special for our kitty friends. Whether it's some extra play time, or extra hugs and kisses, we should show our love to our cats not just today, but everyday!

10/30/2014

Every day is cat day in my book! Happy National Cat Day !

10/29/2014

Although black cats are surrounded by many absurd myths, there are some good things you may not know about them.

10/24/2014

Pet Sitters International (PSI), the world’s leading educational association for professional pet sitters, encourages pet owners to educate themselves on the qualifications of a real, professional pet sitter before choosing a pet-care option this holiday season.

10/24/2014

Brushing your cat's teeth should be a part of your cat grooming routine because it is an important aspect of cat health.

09/11/2014

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09/10/2014

According to Dr. Lavergne, drug allergies often take the form of allergic dermatitis, which is a common condition in pets.

09/01/2014

Pumpkin is rich in soluble fiber, an excellent source of potassium, and safer for diabetic patients.

08/31/2014

Cyanobacteria or blue-green algae are deadly bacteria that can cause severe damage to the liver and nervous system of both animals and humans.

08/30/2014

Pet Food Recall Alert: Mars Petcare US announced a recall of 22 bags of PEDIGREE® Adult Complete Nutrition dry dog food products due to the possible presence of small metal fragments. For more information: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm411789.htm

Be safe pet guardians!

08/25/2014

There was once a man who was convicted of starving 20 horses and goats on his property. In the case of State vs. Arnold Nix, the judge allotted a separate count of second-degree animal neglect for each...

08/24/2014

Dr. Hofve discusses what declawing is -- how it's done, the methods used, and the fact that this procedure changes everything about the way a cat walks.

08/23/2014

One not-so-secret secret to your kitty’s ability to chill in the heat is that she doesn’t move around much.

08/22/2014

Not all beaches allow dogs, but many do. You’ll need to check ahead of time, as some have certain dog-friendly areas or only allow dogs on leashes or at certain hours of the day.

08/22/2014

Through environmental enrichment, your cat's life can be same to that in the wild, so she will not feel like a captive animal and avoid any feline sickness.

08/21/2014

cat pests parasites

08/19/2014

Thunderstorm phobia can be a special problem for pets, because there’s more than one trigger for their fear.

08/14/2014

Scientists discover that blacklegged ticks in some regions of US carry both Lyme disease and babesiosis, making their infection risk greater than expected.

08/11/2014

Today is National Spoil Your Dog Day! I'm sure many of you spoil your dogs everyday, but it never hurts to give something extra in celebration of this day ;) Do you have anything special planned with your pooch?

08/10/2014

My Baby and dog are still best friends:) Charlie tries to apologize my daughter for stealing her toy:) Follow Charlie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p...

08/06/2014

Scooter is one cool, neutered cat -- and he knows it. He's on a mission to use his powers of persuasion to make spaying and neutering all the rage. See Scooter in action in this hilarious video!

08/04/2014

Over half of dogs are too heavy, as are almost 60 percent of cats -- and a majority of their owners are either unaware or unconcerned.

07/29/2014

Have a great day!

07/28/2014

While cats have enough sense to nap their way through summer afternoons, dogs need a little more guidance in warm weather. If you let them, dogs will follow their masters into the inferno. That loyalty comes at a price. Dogs are not good at keeping themselves cool, so they rely on us to keep them ou…

07/20/2014

Family pic :)

07/17/2014

Here are Dr. Becker's recommendations to help prevent your pet from having a tick-borne infection.