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Fourth of July Pet Safety

  Summer is here and you may be eagerly anticipating the Fourth of July. Known for being a laid-back holiday full of friends, family, and fun, many of us enjoy spending time with our pets as well. Be sure to steer clear of common pet pitfalls by keeping these Fourth of July pet safety tips…

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Summer Tips for Senior Pets

Did you realize that most pets are considered seniors after the age of seven? While your older pet probably has a lot of life left in him or her, chances are good that your four-legged has some special needs that should be addressed; even if you don’t realize it. Though it is hard to admit…

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Putting Together a Pet First-Aid Kit

Are you prepared to handle an emergency situation involving your pets? While we hope that you never have a pet emergency, a little preparation can go a long way in helping you have the confidence that you need to handle any pet-related crisis that may come your way. Take some time to prepare yourself just…

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Road Trip Safety for Pets

Your pet is a part of your family, so when it’s time to take that summer road-trip you, naturally, want to include your pet in the vacation. More than likely, your pet will enjoy his or her time on the road, but you’ll need to take a few precautions to ensure that your pet’s experience…

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How to Make Pet Boarding a Success

If you’re planning a vacation this summer, it’s likely you’ll be leaving your pet in the caring and capable hands of a pet boarding facility, such as our own. However, boarding your pet can cause some anxiety, both for you and your pets. As you prepare to say bon voyage to your four-legged friend, you’ll…

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Crossing the Rainbow Bridge: Pet Loss

For many pet owners, nothing is more difficult than saying our final good-byes to our faithful, four-legged family members. From making hard decisions regarding end-of-life care, to surviving the days, weeks, and months ahead, the death of a pet can be difficult for even the most stoic of hearts to overcome. Many pet owners don’t…

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Keeping Everyone Safe: Kids and Pets

Most children seem to have a natural affection for pets. For many of us, it’s not uncommon to see kids of all ages wanting to “pet the kitty” or “play with the doggy,” even if they have a pet of their own at home. But it’s important to remember that children don’t come with an…

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The Importance of Microchipping Your Pets

Your pet is an important member of your family. Because of this, it’s only natural that your would want to do what it takes to make sure that he or she is safe and has a way to get home, should he or she ever stray. A collar with tags is one way to let…

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Mating Season – Your Female Dog and the Springtime

Flowers are blooming, birds are chirping, and new life is beginning. And, if you have a female dog who has not been spayed, spring is also the time of year when many animals come into “season”, or have a heat cycle. A female dog’s heat cycle, also called estrus, is the time when her body…

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Summer Fun: Traveling With Your Pet

With the spring and summer holidays just a heartbeat away, chances are you’ve started planning for your great escape. Whether you’re planning on hitting the road over Memorial Day Weekend, or sometime this summer, we hope that you’ve been considering what you will do with your pet while you’re away. Planning for your pets while…

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