Category: Pets Are Family

June is Adopt-a-Cat month

More importantly… adopt a shelter cat! Cats make great pets. Research has shown that humans benefit from cat ownership. People who interact with cats have decreased blood pressure and risk of stroke. Pet ownership offers companionship and teaches children responsibility. Contrary to some beliefs, cats are sociable animals but will often select ‘favorites’. Cats fit …

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Spring is here

Time to get outside and commune with nature. Which, unfortunately, includes our creepy, crawly friends. Parasites come in two main varieties, external and internal, but all are one thing: bad for our pet’s health. In some instances, they are bad for our health as well. Parasite control is recommended year-round and critical as it gets …

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Pet Family Planning

Tax season approaches . Thoughts of how we manage our resources while paying the government our share may not trigger thoughts of your pet. As household items, okay family members, our pets require resources. Planning for basic necessities is helpful when planning your budgets. Planning for emergencies is also critical. Our pets need food, water …

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Tips for Senior Dog Care

As your dog ages, your care must evolve to meet your furry friend’s changing needs, particularly when it comes to mobility, injury-prevention and recovery. These tips can help keep your aging dog mobile, healthy and happy. • Fish oil: Originally recommended for treating canine allergies, fish oil is now used to treat numerous conditions, including …

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New Year’s Resolutions

Max, the dog, and Bella, the cat, share these New Year’s resolutions so you can use them to keep your pet healthy and happy in 2019. • Regular veterinary visits. For Bella, a young cat, annual exams are important. Max resolves to visit twice this year since he is getting up there in age. Remember …

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Seven Behavioral Changes That Might Indicate Your Dog is Sick

Compliments of Pets Wellbeing. December 18, 2018 Dogs don’t have the power of speech like humans do. This is why, when they get sick, they need to show us owners they’re hurting in other ways. While some illnesses have tell-tale signs like physical symptoms, others manifest in more “silent” ways, such as a change in …

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Holiday Hazards for Your Pets!

Compliments of Pet Wellbeing It’s almost the holiday season, and homes around the world are getting ready to host parties and celebrations of many different winter holidays. In addition to the food, guest list and party schedule, pet owners should also be wary of one additional thing: potential hazards for their pets. Not all decorations …

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Safe Travels

Traveling to see family for the winter holiday? Taking Fluffy? Whether flying or driving, traveling with pets can be fun and challenging. Keep these tips in mind to minimize the stress and risks. Check with your Vet. It is always a good idea to have your pet examined by a veterinarian prior to leaving on …

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Happy, Merry: Safe Holiday

  Tips for your pet The holiday season is upon us. For many, this is a time of peace, joy and the opportunity to spend time with others. For pets, it is a time of excitement, eating and new ‘toys’. With a little planning, the holidays can be fun for our furry family, too. There …

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Rabies Vaccination Is Important!

One of the more frequent questions asked by our clients is whether their pet really needs a rabies vaccine. The short answer: yes. And here’s why. Vaccination is still the best method we have for preventing this fatal disease. Rabies is a virus that attacks the central nervous system of most mammals, usually transmitted by …

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Dog Park Fun

  So, you may ask, what is a dog park? These are areas of land set aside for off-leash dog recreation. Dog parks are a great way for dogs to get in a good play session or can be a land mine of trouble for the unaware. Here are some tips for a successful day …

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Summer Fun for Your Dog

Summer time is a time for celebration and play. We go to parks, concerts, festivals and firework displays with family and friends. However, our four-legged family and friends might find these stressful and dangerous. Threats come from multiple directions. Noise: Concert and festival music can be fun for us but painful and damaging for our …

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