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Ensuring Pet Safety During Swimming
Ensuring Pet Safety During Swimming As the summer heat rises, both you and your furry companion may seek relief in a refreshing swim. However, not all pets are natural swimmers, so it's crucial to take precautions to keep them safe in the water. Here are five...
Tips for Gardening Safely with Pets
Tips for Gardening Safely with Pets It's gardening season again, and while it's a wonderful hobby, it's important to consider the safety of your pets. To ensure your furry friends stay out of harm's way, here are some crucial guidelines to follow: Conduct thorough...
Shedding Light on Laser Therapy for Pets
Shedding Light on Laser Therapy for Pets A relatively new treatment modality, cold laser therapy, is a boon for the many pets who can’t take medications safely. Laser therapy is a pain-free, surgery-free, drug-free, non-invasive treatment that can alleviate a variety...
Learn About Pet Acupuncture
Learn About Pet Acupuncture Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese healing technique used to treat many physical ailments in humans and animals. For pet owners, acupuncture provides a safe and effective alternative treatment option for many common health conditions. Learn...
Common Soft Tissue Operations for Pets
Common Soft Tissue Operations for Pets Pets often need surgeries, ranging from routine elective procedures like spaying or neutering to necessary operations that can save their lives. While general veterinary hospitals perform soft-tissue and some orthopedic...
Guidelines for Preventing Dog Bites
Guidelines for Preventing Dog Bites As a dog owner, it's crucial to understand how to prevent and manage dog bites. While you can't fully protect your pet from other animals, there are measures you can take to lower the risk of a bite occurring in stressful or...
A Guide to Dog Walking Safety
Watch Out On Walks: Hazards to Avoid When Walking Your Pet Celebrate Take a Walk in the Park Day with your four-legged friend on March 30, but don’t let hazards ruin a perfect day. Keep your eyes peeled for the following issues when walking your pet. #1:...
Coping With Pet Loss
Grief Support: How to Cope with Your Pet’s Death Losing a pet can be as difficult as losing a family member or friend. Pets are integral members of the family, with an invaluable place in our lives. When your pet passes, processing your grief can be an...
3 Safe Pet Treats for Valentine’s Day
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 you can share with them. Try the...
3 Ways Pet Dental Disease Affects Your Senior Pet’s Health
As your furry pal ages, they are faced with many health changes. Their vision dims, their hearing becomes muffled, and their gait becomes unsteady. They also are likely to suffer from pet dental disease, which can affect not just their mouth but their entire body....