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2023-05-24
Tricks and Tips about Giving Medication to Pets
You may be a fortunate owner whose dog or cat acquiesces to taking medicine as prescribed. But there is some truth to the funny stories, images, and cartoons floating around the internet that show bloodied owners, triumphant pets, and spit-out pills. Learn from our vet...
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2023-05-24
Gastrointestinal upsets in pets – when to self-medicate and when to go to your vet
An upset stomach is one of the most common reasons for pets, esp dogs, to visit their veterinarian. However, not all gastrointestinal problems in pets are alike. While many digestive issues appear similar, there are actually many different causes and underlying health conditions (which range...
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2023-05-24
Age Based Nutrition for your Pet
Age Based Nutrition (also called Life stage feeding) is a term that means feeding your pet what they need at each stage of life. First Life Stage: Kitten or Puppy There is a general consensus amongst veterinarians that a puppy or kitten needs to be...
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2022-09-02
What the Flea - Protect your home
When it comes to pet’s parasites, it is extremely important to not just treat the parasites on/in your pet, but also the environment! To illustrate this, we will first discuss the problem of fleas in the environment. At the end of this article we will...
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2022-09-02
What the Flea - FAQ about ticks and fleas
Are fleas and ticks harmful to dogs and cats? Yes. Fleas and ticks are harmful to both dogs and cats. Flea infestations cause inflammation, skin infection, blood loss, and can transmit tapeworms. Ticks spread numerous diseases including babesiosis, ehrlichiosis and anaplasmosis. Additionally, in more severe...
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2022-09-02
What the Flea - Is your fur baby protected?
The parasites of pets can be divided into external parasites (those that live on the outside of your pet, e.g. on its skin or in its ears) and internal parasites (those that live inside your pet, e.g. in its gastrointestinal tract). In this article we...
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2021-09-15
Parasites on Pets
With spring here in full swing, our fur babies will more than likely be spending more time outside. We’ll all be welcoming the warmer weather and enjoy spending the extra time in the sun with our fur kids but with that, we need to keep...
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2021-09-09
The most common mistakes pet parents make
Our pets bring out the best in us so it’s only right that we do the same for them. Having a pet does come with a lot of responsibility though so we’ve put together a quick glance at some of the most common mistakes we...
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