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Pet Travel Safety

Summer Travel with Pets: Planning for a Safe and Stress-Free Adventure Summer is the perfect time for road trips, family vacations, and outdoor adventures. For many pet owners, those plans include bringing their furry family members along for the ride. While traveling with pets can create wonderful memories, it also requires so...

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Tiny Chip, Big Protection: Why Microchipping Your Pet Matters

Cats

"My Pet Never Goes Outside"...Until They Do Our cats and dogs are members of our families with their unique personalities and companionship. Even though we have domesticated them (or attempted to in the case of felines), curiosity regarding the great outdoors still lingers. Yes, some animals are certainly homebodies and seem to...

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Can Cats Get Heatstroke Indoors?

Cats

When people think of heatstroke in pets, they often picture a dog left outside too long or a pet trapped in a hot car. Cats can be a little easier to overlook because many live indoors, seek out shade, and seem to manage warm weather by napping in cool corners of the house. But indoor cats can get heatstroke, especially when the...

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What Does a Tick Bite Look Like on a Dog?

Dogs

Finding a tick on your dog can be unsettling, especially if you're not sure whether you are looking at a bite, a skin tag, a scab, or the tick itself. Tick bites on dogs are often small and easy to miss under the coat, which is why many owners first notice a tiny bump while petting or brushing their dog. Sometimes the tick is st...

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Summer Plants That Can Be Toxic to Dogs and Cats

Cats

Summer brings nicer, warmer weather to many parts of the country, which often means more porch time, garden projects, backyard play, and fresh-cut flowers on the kitchen counter. But, for curious dogs and cats, it can also bring easier access to plants that may cause anything from mild stomach upset to a true medical emergency. ...

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Why Is My Pet Drinking More Water Than Usual?

Cats

It's easy to notice when your pet's water bowl starts emptying faster than usual. Once you notice that, other signs that your pet is drinking more than usual may be easier to spot. Maybe your dog is asking to go outside more often, your cat’s litter box has larger clumps, or your pet suddenly seems interested in sinks, toilets, ...

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Essential Purchases for First-Time Dog Owners

Dogs

Bringing home your first dog is exciting, but the early shopping list can feel longer than expected. New owners often focus on the obvious items first, like food and toys, but the best setup also includes practical basics that support safety, training, comfort, and day-to-day routines. A few thoughtful purchases at the beginning...

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Can Dogs Get Mosquito Bites? What You Need to Know

Dogs

Yes, dogs can get mosquito bites. Even with a full coat of fur, dogs still have exposed or thinner-haired areas where mosquitoes can bite, including the belly, ears, nose, face, inner legs, and groin. Some dogs barely react. Others develop itching, redness, bumps, or irritation after spending time outside. Most mosquito bites ar...

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What Does Hair Loss Mean in Pets?

Cats

Hair loss in pets can be easy to dismiss at first, especially during shedding season, but bald patches, thinning fur, or sudden overgrooming often mean more than a cosmetic change. In dogs and cats, hair loss, also called alopecia, is a sign that something may be affecting the skin, coat, or overall health. The cause can range f...

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Proactive Pet Care

Proactive Pet Care: Supporting Lifelong Wellness Naturally At Evendale-Blue Ash Pet Hospital, we believe the best medicine is proactive care. Preventive veterinary medicine goes far beyond annual exams and vaccines. It’s about supporting your pet’s physical and emotional wellbeing every day so they can enjoy a healthier, happie...

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