The Veterinary Lobby: Safety Tips for Dogs
Does your dog love their visits to the veterinarian? We sure hope so! However, it’s important as a pet owner to remember that not all of the pets at the hospital share the same experience when visiting the vet. The hospital lobby is generally quite a busy and sometimes noisy place.
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The Ecology of Litter Boxes
When many of us decide to get a cat, we’ll spend hours and hours online researching nutrition, choosing the perfect collar, and pleading for recommendations from family members and even strangers on social media groups about c
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What is Parvovirus (Parvo)?
New pet adopters and experienced dog owners alike may wonder, "What is the parvovirus (parvo)? How does my dog get parvo? Can parvo spread to humans and other animals?"
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Why Cats Knock Things Over
Whether you find it amusing or frustrating - or a little of both - the fact is if you own a cat, they are going to knock objects off any elevated surface, such as your desk or a table. Are they simply trying to be annoying, or is there a reason for this behavior? Dog people will use this as an example of how cats are not intelligent and a reason not to like them.
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Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) - What Is It?
FeLV is a retrovirus that infects cats and is responsible for more deaths than any other organism. It is, unfortunately, not uncommon. FeLV is highly contagious and is easily spread once a cat has been in close contact with another infected cat. Kittens and immune-compromised cats are more susceptible to the disease. Cats can contract the virus through saliva, urine, using the same litter box, nursing, and cat bites.
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Commonly Asked Questions About Your New Puppy
Getting a new puppy is exciting but can come with a lot of questions. We are only a phone call away and are happy to help answer any and all questions you may have regarding
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Pregnant Cat Care Tips
We generally recommend having all pet cats spayed or neutered, but we also want to help make sure that, if your cat is pregnant, she receives the very best care. If you believe your cat is pregnant, here are some tips to take care of her.
How to Tell if Your Cat is Pregnant
If you’re not sure if your unspayed cat is pregnant, there are a number of things that may signal that kittens are on the way.
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