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Knowing When to Seek Immediate Veterinary Care for a Limping Pet Typically, when your pet is experiencing lameness, it can wait until regular veterinary hours for attention. However, certain circumstances combined with limping necessitate an immediate trip to the...

Tips for Ensuring Safe Swimming Practices With Your Pet As the summer season brings soaring temperatures, both you and your beloved companion may seek relief by taking a refreshing dip. However, not all dogs or pets are natural swimmers, making it crucial to take...

4 Ways to Prepare for the Passing of Your Pet Losing a pet is always difficult, but taking steps to prepare can lessen the emotional burden. Here are four ways to prepare for and cope with the eventual loss of your pet. #1: Evaluate the quality of life of your pet...

Common Soft Tissue Surgeries in Pets General veterinary hospitals perform a variety of surgeries on pets, ranging from elective procedures like spaying and neutering to operations that save their lives. Soft tissue surgeries and some orthopedic procedures can also be...

Help Your Pet Recover from Surgery   Orthopedic surgery, or any surgery, is a major event for a pet and can disrupt their daily life long after they return home. The following recovery tips will help your pet get back on their feet faster after orthopedic...

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: Food The kitchen is a tempting...

How Dental Disease Affects Your Senior Pet’s Overall 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,...

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. #1: Your...

My Dog Is Coughing: Do They Have the Flu?   Cough, cough, cough. Hearing your pooch sound like they’re hacking up a lung not long after you had the flu may make you wonder if they contracted your illness. While your dog certainly can become sick with a...

How to Soothe Your Pet’s Dry Winter Skin   As temperatures fall, so do humidity levels in your home and outdoors. A drop in humidity often leads to dry, itchy skin and can leave your furry pal uncomfortable during the winter months. Prevent excessive scratching...