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 shouldnât 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 thatâs unpleasant to consider, whatâs 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 itâs stressful to think of your dog or cat undergoing surgery, but know your veterinarian wouldnât recommend it if they didnât think it was necessary.
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Thereâs no âtypical procedureâ for caring for your pets after surgery. Some will need to stay overnight in the hospital for monitoring, while others can be discharged within the same day of their surgery.
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With the weather warming and allergy season getting underway, there is no better time to talk about skin disease. Allergies in pets can be just as frustrating and difficult to deal with as allergies in people: what works for one individual may not work for another. All systems of medicine struggle with the treatment of allergies...
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Did you bring home a new pet for the holidays? Welcoming a pet into your family can be incredibly exciting â but also a little stressful. After all, thereâs so much that you need to do to help them get acclimated and ready for their new life with you. Get a head start on a happy, healthy life together with these tips.
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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 oneâbut you donât 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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Thanksgiving has a way of leaving the entire family feeling stuffed and sluggish, but if your dog is also experiencing these signs (or others, such as vomiting or diarrhea) this holiday season, donât ignore it. Indulging in a rich, fatty meal can result in much more than an upset stomach for pets â it can cause a painful and ser...
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It can be worrisome when a pet who normally eats well suddenly turns away from food. If your dog stopped eating or your cat stopped eating, it is natural to wonder whether this is a brief change in appetite or something more serious. In many cases, a decreased appetite can be tied to a manageable problem, but it can also be one ...
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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, itâs probably safe to say you both dread surprise guests and package deliveries, not to mention Halloween. But could these reactions to everyday noises mean somethingâs wrong? If your dog shows excessive f...
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