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Keeping Pets Safe While Swimming
Keeping Pets Safe While Swimming With the rising summer temperatures, swimming is a popular way for you and your furry companion to cool down. However, not all pets, even if they are called "dogs," know how to swim. Therefore, it's important to take certain...

When Does Your Pet’s Limp Require Emergency Care?
When Does Your Pet’s Limp Require Emergency Care? If your pet is limping, it may not require emergency veterinary care unless it has other symptoms. However, if your pet is exhibiting certain conditions along with limping, it is important to immediately take it to the...

How to Get Ready for Your Pet to Pass Away
How to Get Ready for Your Pet to Pass Away Even though losing a pet is never easy, being prepared for it beforehand can lessen your mental and emotional pain. Here are four strategies for assisting with grieving and preparing for the eventual loss of your pet. ...

Advice on Preventing Lyme Disease
Advice on Preventing Lyme Disease Sluggish parasites awaken as frigid winter weather gradually disappears and is replaced by warm spring temps. A month dedicated to preventing Lyme disease in dogs would therefore be ideal in April. Take steps to lessen the possibility...

Stay Aware of Pet Emergencies This Spring
Stay Aware of Pet Emergencies This Spring As the days brighten and become warmer, pets spend more time outdoors, which increases your pet’s risk for potential hazards. Keep your four-legged friend safe by staying aware of common springtime pet emergencies. ...

5 Household Hazards for Your Pet
5 Household Hazards for Your Pet In honor of National Animal Poison Prevention Week, which will take place March 19 to 25, our team wants to share some of the most common household products that are toxic to pets. #1: Medications One of the most common...

Fun Valentine’s Day Pet Treat Ideas
Fun Valentine’s Day Pet Treat Ideas Although you show your furry friend just how much you love them every day, Valentine’s Day gives you the opportunity to shower them with even more adoration. While your pet cannot have chocolate, there are many other safe pet treats...

3 Signs It’s Time for the First Pet Dental Cleaning
3 Signs It’s Time for the First Pet Dental Cleaning Every pet is different, and so is the time frame in which they need their teeth cleaned. However, here are three signs that mean your four-legged friend would benefit from a professional pet dental cleaning. ...

Is My Pet Getting the Correct Amount of Daily Exercise They Need?
How Much Daily Exercise Does My Pet Need? While all pets need exercise every day, the amount each cat or dog requires varies. Follow the guidelines below to create a general exercise plan, and take into account your pet’s age, breed, and health for a...

Helpful Low-Effort Exercises for Senior Pets
3 Easy Low-Impact Exercises for Senior Pets As your furry pal grows older, regular exercise is critical to help them maintain healthy muscle mass and body condition. However, the same activities your pet enjoyed when they were younger can create too much stress...