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Tapeworm Infections in Cats

Date: October 26, 2020
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Tapeworms are flat, segmented intestinal parasites that are not particularly harmful but are commonly diagnosed in cats. Interestingly, a cat cannot get tapeworms unless it has ingested a flea or flea larva, as fleas are the intermediate hosts for tapeworm.…

Supporting Your Cat’s Mental Health: Simple Ways to Keep Your Feline Happy

Date: October 8, 2020
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Any cat owner can attest to how much joy a feline companion brings into daily life. From comforting purrs to playful antics, cats significantly enhance our emotional well-being. Because they give us so much happiness, it’s just as important to…

Autumn Pet Safety

Date: September 30, 2020
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The leaves are changing, the air is cooling off, and the kids are all back to learning. You know what that means, autumn is officially here! While this time of year presents the perfect weather to both spend time outside…

Demodectic Mange: What Is It?

Date: September 22, 2020
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Is your young dog or puppy itching and gnawing on itself constantly? How about developing bald and red, scabby spots? If you answered yes to both questions. it’s possible that your dog may have Demodectic Mange. While sometimes uncomfortable for…

Separation Anxiety in Dogs

Date: August 25, 2020
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Did you know that according to the American Veterinary Medical Association, 20-40% of dogs referred to animal behavior practices in North America are diagnosed with separation anxiety? This type of anxiety is triggered when a dog’s owner leaves and the…

National Pet Immunization Awareness Month

Date: August 13, 2020
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August is National Pet Immunization Awareness Month! What does immunization mean? Well, to immunize your pet is to make it immune to infection. Immunization typically occurs by inoculation, or what is more commonly referred to as vaccination. The administration of…

Hot Weather Safety Tips for Pets

Date: July 23, 2020
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If you’ve stepped foot outside at all this summer, you’ve realized that it is hot hot hot, and the rising temperatures are no joke. Just like we shouldn’t spend extended amounts of time out in the heat because of the…

Pet Preparedness Month

Date: July 17, 2020
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As pet owners, we often don’t take the time to think about what would happen should our pets become involved in an emergency or disaster – the thought is too much to bear. However, that’s exactly why we should think about the…

Dogs & Seasonal Allergies

Date: June 11, 2020
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The leaves are covering the trees, the flowers are in bloom, the grass is high, and springtime allergies are here in full force. But humans aren’t the only ones that can suffer from seasonal allergies, dogs can too. Just like…

CAThletics: Exercises for Cats

Date: May 27, 2020
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Physical Activity For Cats Is your cat overweight? Prone to obesity or obesity-associated diseases? How about just plain bored or under stimulated and forming behavioral issues? Lucky for you, we have the solution to your cat’s problems: exercise. That’s right, your…

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