Regarding pet care, you should have as many options as possible for giving them the best, most comfortable life. Unfortunately, many pets suffer from chronic pain or other injuries that lower their quality of life and can be traumatizing for them. Veterinary clinics have introduced a new treatment option, called veterinary laser therapy, to treat
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Beneath your animal’s lovely, colorful coat is skin that deserves the same attention you show the rest of them. It is sometimes difficult to immediately see anything wrong with their skin; by the time it becomes noticeable, they’re already uncomfortable! Paying close attention to your furry friends through animal dermatology is one of the many
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Ultrasounds, also known as sonography, are procedures that gently produce real-time images of an animal’s organs and tissues. Like doctors, veterinarians use this type of imaging to visualize an animal’s internal structures, such as the heart, liver, and more. Cat ultrasounds specifically are used for many reasons, including as a guide during procedures and monitoring the progress of various treatments.
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Over the years, there has been a lot of debate about the pros and cons of having your pet spayed or neutered. Spays and neuters offer many benefits that pet owners may not know about, and misconceptions about them make owners weary of these surgeries. Of course, there is no veterinary surgery without risks of
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You love your pets and want them to be as happy and healthy as possible. Unfortunately, dogs and cats are susceptible to infection by fleas and illness by ticks, especially as they spend more time. Additionally, fleas can be brought inside and hide in the fibers of your carpet and beneath your furniture! However, with proper flea and tick prevention, you can
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Like the medical field for humans, the veterinary field is constantly changing and evolving with the times. As we learn more about our furry friends and how to best treat them, we know how to engage with them better during vet visits! Along these lines, one of the newer programs is the “fear-free” approach to
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2025 is here! We hope it started with a joyous bang for you and your pets. Or a nap if that’s how your crew rolls (looking at you pitbulls!). Have you set your resolutions yet? Or given up on them? Please allow us to suggest something different from the usual joining gym goals – pet
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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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