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According to the Pet Poison Helpline, Halloween week is their busiest. Calls jump by 12%, and hundreds of panicked pet parents call in looking for advice after their dog or cat got into something they shouldn’t have. Cellophane wrappers, lollipop sticks, plastic spider rings, candy, and all the assorted trappings of Halloween ca...
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Rabies. The word conjures an image of an angry animal frothing at the mouth and running wild, ready to sink its teeth into anything that moves. While that’s unpleasant to consider, what’s worse is that such a bite is often fatal. World Rabies Day, observed every year on September 28, serves as an important reminder that preven...
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So your pet needs surgery? We know it’s stressful to think of your dog or cat undergoing surgery, but know your veterinarian wouldn’t recommend it if they didn’t think it was necessary.
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Pets are an important part of our lives and play a special role in our families, so when it comes time to say goodbye to a beloved dog or cat, the coping process can be a difficult and overwhelming one—but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Our veterinarians can help guide you through the process and ensure that the end of you...
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If a single knock at the door sends your dog scurrying under the bed or they start barking every time the doorbell rings, it’s probably safe to say you both dread surprise guests and package deliveries, not to mention Halloween. But could these reactions to everyday noises mean something’s wrong? If your dog shows excessive f...
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From vampurrs to dogosaurs, there are few things as irresistible as a pet dressed up for Halloween. In fact, surveys show that nearly one in five pet owners plan to dress their pets in costumes each year, and spending on pet apparel, like Halloween costumes for pets, in the U.S. has skyrocketed, climbing from a few hundred milli...
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Some emergencies are obvious, such as if your dog or cat has stopped breathing or is bleeding profusely. In those cases, of course, you’ll call the emergency vet. But what about other concerns? A slip and fall that leads to a slight limp, or the sudden discovery of a rash - are those the kind of emergencies that require a rush ...
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Over the past several years, veterinary professionals have paid a great deal of attention to pet vaccination protocols. With new vaccines and other developments, many veterinarians have updated their protocols as well. For example, some vaccines are now given every three years rather than annually. Of course, the vaccines given ...
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Have an older pet at home? Just like humans, pets can develop a number of new health issues as they enter their senior years. Often attributed to simply “slowing down,” it is not uncommon for many of these age-related problems to go untreated or even unnoticed. However, many of these changes can be effectively managed with pro...
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Pet obesity has become a serious – and dangerous – epidemic in the United States. According to a 2024 survey by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP), approximately 22% of dogs and 33% of cats in the U.S. are classified as obese, with 59% of dogs and 61% of cats being overweight or obese when considering those with a...
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