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Vaccination: Finding the Right Protocol for Your Pet

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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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Senior Pets: Old Age is Not a Disease!

Senior Pets: Old Age is Not a Disease!

Cats

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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Can Dogs Get the Flu? What to Know About Canine Influenza

Can Dogs Get the Flu? What to Know About Canine Influenza

Dogs

Everyone dreads the onset of flu season; as temperatures begin to dip and the weather stays cooler through the winter months, the flu virus is able to thrive and spread rapidly through communities. But while many worry about the flu impacting themself or their family, they don’t realize that their dog could be at risk year-round...

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How Hot is Too Hot? Heat Stress in Pets

How Hot is Too Hot? Heat Stress in Pets

Cats

Summer’s almost here! It’s time to sweat (or hide in the air conditioning). But your dog can’t sweat, and your cat only sweats between his toes. So how do you tell if your pet is starting to get overheated? It’s not quite the same with them as it is for us, but there are signs that, once you know them, will seem obvious. 

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Hospice Care and Euthanasia: When It’s Time to Say Goodbye

Hospice Care and Euthanasia: When It’s Time to Say Goodbye

Cats

While most pet owners agree it is better to have loved and lost a furry friend than never to have loved at all, coping with the impending death of a beloved pet is never easy. Fortunately, this process does not have to be navigated alone. Working together with your veterinarian, you can make the most of your pet’s final days an...

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