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There’s No Place Like Home: Pet Microchipping

Unfortunately, we all know the drill: You frantically drive all over your neighborhood calling and searching for your lost pet. Of course you post notices online and in the paper and stick pictures and flyers everywhere, even offering a reward. You visit all the shelters. You probably call everyone you know to help. If you…

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Do You Resemble Your Dog? Pet and Owner Look-Alikes

  At some point, you may have thought a neighbor or coworker bore a striking resemblance to his (or her) Bulldog. While animal and human similarities can be entertaining to think about, it isn’t all just fun and games, though. In fact there may be some science behind pet and owner look-alikes. Not Just Chance…

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Brushing Up On Pet Vaccines

Vaccinations have been under a cultural microscope the last few years, and, for some pet owners, the doubts cast by anti-vaccine advocates have been powerful and far-reaching. However, this simple truth prevails: veterinary vaccinations continue to protect pets, and people, from serious infectious diseases. Join us to learn more about your pet’s vaccine requirements, what…

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Baby Steps: The Principles of Puppy Training

There’s no doubt about it, adopting a puppy into your home is a joyous and hectic time. There are plenty of puppy eyes and oopsies as your little one learns the ropes of his or her new home and family, but without proper puppy training and socialization, he or she may not become the furry…

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The Right Stuff: Imparting Acceptable Dog Behavior

Committed, steadfast, compassionate animal lovers tend to wonder and worry about the current trend in animal shelter numbers. How is it possible that so many animals that once had a place to call home, later found themselves at a shelter, surrendered by their owners?

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Parvo in Dogs: The Virus You Need to Know About

No pet owner wants their beloved furry friend to contract a potentially deadly disease; and even less so if that disease is preventable. Parvovirus is not a new dog disease, but is one that is seeing a resurgence, especially in the Southern states where a new strain is thriving. Pet owners everywhere need to know…

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Plump Pets: Why Pet Obesity is Problematic

If you look in most pet cupboards or pantries, you will like find an array of tasty treats or, perhaps, an assortment of people food earmarked for the family dog in the fridge. It’s understandable that we want the best for our pets, but the ‘best’ may be hindering our pet’s health and creating a…

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Avoiding Pet Emergencies Through Preventive Care

Each year, many of us make our routine doctor’s appointments or the annual “check-up”. During this exam, we often are weighed, our blood pressure is taken, and other standard tests we have come to expect are included. While it may not be the most exciting of things to attend to, we do it because we…

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The Importance of Establishing a Baseline to Maintain Pet Health

During our pet’s younger years and throughout much of his or her adult life, we may see only the high energy, excitable, and healthy pet that we’ve come to know and love. We may not consider why keeping tabs on our pet at this life stage is so important to lifelong pet health. However, it…

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Hit The Road: Pet Travel Tips

Spring break and summer vacations are right around the corner and, while many dogs enjoy car rides, some pets may be apprehensive about road trips or airplane travel. Bringing your best pal along can have joyful results (so many new smells!), but there are numerous important – and mandatory – pre-requisites to safe, positive pet…

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