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When your veterinarian recommends bloodwork or a urine test, it is natural to wonder if it is really necessary, especially if your pet seems healthy. The reality is that these tests provide valuable insight into your pet’s health that cannot be seen during a physical exam alone.
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Digestive upset is one of the most common reasons dogs and cats come in for veterinary care, so it is not surprising that many pet owners ask about probiotics for dogs and probiotics for cats. These supplements are often marketed as an easy way to support the gut, but the real answer to what they do and how they affect pets is a...
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Separation anxiety in dogs is more than “bad behavior” or acting out while you're away. A dog with separation anxiety is showing distress when left alone, and that distress can show up as barking, pacing, destructive chewing, house-soiling, drooling, or frantic attempts to escape. For many families, it is frustrating and heartbr...
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Spring and Summer present ever-changing weather patterns. This brings beautiful flowers but also emerging parasites and threatening storms. Situations that we may not anticipate at other times of the year can prove to be a big challenge. Let's define our Spring/Summer tips to make sure you are thinking ahead and prepared to take...
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Your pet’s annual checkup is about much more than vaccines. It is a chance to review nutrition, dental health, parasite prevention, behavior, mobility, and age-related changes before they become bigger problems.
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Helping your pet stay at a healthy weight is one of the most meaningful things you can do for long-term health. Extra weight can put added strain on joints, affect mobility, and make some medical conditions harder to manage. The challenge is that weight gain often happens gradually, especially when treats, table food, and genero...
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Few things are more frustrating than your pet experiencing ongoing vomiting, diarrhea, or weight loss that seems to come and go. When digestive signs become chronic, one possible explanation is inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This condition can affect both dogs and cats, and while it is rarely “one-size-fits-all,” many pets do...
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As dogs and cats live longer, the veterinary profession is evolving to understand the immense benefits of preventive care. As we have intertwined our lives with those of our pets, we have historically overlooked the importance of their dental health. Your pet's bad breath is not just an inconvenience for you; it is an indication...
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Bringing home a new puppy is exciting, but those early weeks shape how your dog will respond to the world for years to come. Puppy socialization is more than playtime. It is a structured process of safely introducing your puppy to new people, animals, environments, sounds, and experiences in a positive way. Done thoughtfully, it...
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Dental health is one of the most commonly overlooked aspects of preventive veterinary care. Yet oral disease is extremely common in dogs and cats. In fact, the American Veterinary Medical Association reports that by the age of three, most dogs and cats show some signs of periodontal disease.
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