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Your Guide to a Smooth Transition: Tips for Adopting a Shelter Pet As December brings holiday cheer, it also marks Shelter Pet Month—a time to celebrate and encourage pet adoption. If you're considering welcoming a furry friend into your home this winter, here are...

Senior Pet Emergencies: Know the Warning Signs As our pets age, their needs change, and they may become more prone to health issues. For senior pets, knowing when to seek urgent or emergency care is vital to ensuring they live long, healthy lives. In this post, we’ll...

Why Preventive Health Screenings Are Essential for Senior Pets As our beloved pets age, their health needs evolve, making preventive health screenings more crucial than ever. Senior pets, generally those over seven, are more susceptible to various health issues, and...

Understanding Pain in Pets: How to Spot the Symptoms As pet owners, one of our greatest concerns is ensuring our furry friends are happy and healthy. Recognizing signs of pain in pets can sometimes be challenging, as they can't communicate in words like we do....

The Importance of Preventative Lab Work for Pets When it comes to our pets, we often focus on the visible aspects of their health—ensuring they eat the right food, get plenty of exercise, and receive regular check-ups. However, one crucial aspect of pet healthcare...

Do Pets Get Allergies? True or False? True! Did you know that pets can suffer from allergies just like humans? However, unlike humans who show symptoms like sneezing, coughing, and itchy eyes, pets usually exhibit allergic reactions through their skin. This can lead...

Why Cats Rarely Contract Lyme Disease: Exploring the Factors As a pet owner, you may wonder why cats, unlike dogs and humans, rarely suffer from Lyme disease. This tick-borne illness, caused by Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria, poses a serious threat to many animals, yet...

Supporting Your Dog Through a Lyme Disease Diagnosis The moment you learn your treasured dog has Lyme disease can be unsettling. As a devoted pet guardian, you're likely filled with questions about the implications for your dog's well-being and how you can offer...

Fecal Exams Explained: Protecting Your Pet from Parasites As a pet owner, you're likely familiar with taking your furry friend to the vet for their annual check-up. One important test that should be noticed among the various health assessments they undergo is the...

Pet Hydration 101: Are They Drinking Enough Water? You must provide enough water for your pet's general health and wellbeing. Determining if your pet is getting enough water to drink might be challenging. The following are essential markers to help you determine how...