Cats have a reputation for being aloof and not needing human affection. But as cat owners, we know better! Our cats love us even if they may not be quite as outwardly expressive as their canine counterparts, and though they can do a good job entertaining themselves, there’s a lot we can do to improve
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August 26 is National Dog Day! To celebrate (just a little early), we’re giving you our top 5 tips on how to adopt the dog that’s right for you and your family. Every dog is a good dog, but not every dog is perfect for every family. So, it’s important to know what you need,
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August is National Immunization Month, and though this month-long awareness event is primarily focused on human beings, it’s an excellent opportunity to share the importance of dog and cat vaccines for their overall health and wellness. So, let’s go over your dog and cat vaccine questions and get you some answers! What Are Vaccines? Vaccines
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A house fire is nearly every homeowner’s worst nightmare, but fires take on extra peril when you have some family you can’t teach about the dangers ahead of time. Firefighters stress the importance of having a fire exit strategy that all family members know and have practiced before, but with your pets, that can be
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It’s July, aka the worst month of the year for you dogs. While the bright lights and loud pops of fireworks mesmerize many children and adults alike, the same isn’t true for all of them, and it’s rarely true for our four-legged companions. So today, we’re giving you fireworks strategies for anxious dogs. Dangers to
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It’s heating up! We’re sweating and our dogs are panting. And depending on whether you have an adventurer or a couch potato pup, they’re either wanting to run around in the heat or begging to come back into the AC! Spending time outdoors (especially with you) can be enriching for your dog, but just like
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Read Our Blog Before You Adopt a Cat It’s National Adopt a Cat Month! Unless you’ve never been on Facebook or YouTube, you already know that cats hold a special place in the collective heart of America. Though they have a reputation for being aloof, they can be quite loving when they want to be
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Pet Eye Health The eyes are not necessarily the organs we most associate with our furry friends, at least not for use. We know that dogs and cats often use their noses as a primary way of finding their way around, even if it’s their eyes that may most frequently elicit an “aww” from us. But our
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Microchips Can Reunite You With Your Pets May is Chip Your Pet Month! But while many have heard about microchips, there is a lot the general public doesn’t understand about them. So, for May’s blog, we’re sharing microchip facts and myths and answering some of the most common microchip questions. What Is a Microchip? Microchips
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Recognizing Pet Allergies As Spring begins, many of our human clients and readers brace for allergies. If the smell of flowers and the sight of pollen aren’t reminders enough, the commercials and pop-up ads that grace our screens of puffy red noses in meadows will do the trick! But less common in our minds unless
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Dr. Spangler
