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Fleas and Ticks: Protecting Your Pets and Home

Dogs

As veterinarians, one of the most common concerns we hear from animal owners is how to protect their furry friends from fleas and ticks. These parasites not only cause discomfort and itching, but they can also transmit diseases and infest your home. Without proper treatment, they can make your four-legged family members (and oth...

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Degenerative Myelopathy In Dogs

Dogs

Anyone who has been blessed with a pet that has made it into the golden years of life knows that as time progresses, things can become more difficult for our beloved furry friends. One thing that some dog owners may see with their dog is a disease called degenerative myelopathy.

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5 Tips & Tricks for Cleaning Your Dog's Ears at Home

Dogs

While owning a dog means plenty of cuddles, playtime, and neighborhood walks, it also comes with immense responsibility. From staying up-to-date on vaccines and clipping nails to brushing teeth and grooming, they require regular care to ensure good health and happiness. Cleaning your dog’s ears is one task that falls under the n...

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How to Potty Train a Puppy in 7 Simple Steps

Dogs

When you welcome a new puppy into your home, there are a number of important skills, like crate training and socializing, that you'll want to get started on right away. While it can be fun to teach them their name or get them to sit or roll over, there are a few responsibilities that need to come first – namely potty training.

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Tips & Tricks for Medicating Your Dog

Dogs

Mary Poppins recommended a spoonful of sugar to help the medicine go down. Unfortunately, this is not the best option for pets. Whether dog or cat, the challenges associated with giving an unwilling participant a medication can be a daunting experience. However, for the effectiveness of medications, it is vital that patients rec...

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How to Find a Good Vet After Moving

Other

It can be hard to leave a veterinarian you love and trust behind in a move to a new city or state. Your pet’s health and well-being are too important to leave to chance, so finding a new veterinary practice should be high on your to-do list once you’re settled into your new home. When choosing a veterinarian, it helps to think ...

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When Minutes Matter: Recognizing & Preventing GDV in Dogs

Dogs

Gastric Dilation-Volvulus or GDV is a time-sensitive, life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical attention. Understanding the severity of GDV is key. Gastric dilation-volvulus is a phrase that describes a bloated and flipped stomach. It occurs when the stomach fills with air, fluid, and or food, becomes distended...

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