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Anal Glands are gross, but every dog and cat has them. Today, we’re going to get all up in your cat or dog’s business. I’m sorry, but it has to be done. Dogs and cats have scent glands, called anal glands, on either side of the anus, similar to skunks. Here is a picture of where they’re located, at about 4 o’clock and 8 o’cloc...
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It may feel like it started overnight. Your once agile puppy seems to wake up one morning and not really be able to go up the stairs, get on the couch, or jump in the car. Sometimes the early signs of arthritis can be as subtle as not being able to go for the long walks they once enjoyed. If you have noticed one or more of these...
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Pet owners always want peace of mind knowing that their cherished pet is receiving the best care possible when sick or injured. While trust in veterinary care typically comes from a long-standing relationship throughout a pet's life, sometimes a pet requires medical attention that their regular veterinarian can't accommodate. Th...
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November is recognized as both American Diabetes Month® and Pet Diabetes Month, a time to raise awareness about the growing prevalence of diabetes in pets. With one in every 230 cats and one in every 300 dogs affected, it's essential for pet owners to be vigilant about the signs of diabetes in dogs and cats. Early detection of d...
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It’s a hard concept to digest, but it’s been proven time and time again that dogs respond best to positive reinforcement over punishment – so get ready for extra praise, plenty of ear scratches, and a stockpile of treats if your dog needs training or has some behavioral corrections to make. We know that training a dog and, in pa...
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Have you ever encountered a “chatty” kitty? One who meowed at every opportunity (and then some)? Or maybe you’ve had the experience of a kitty who was mostly quiet, but then something happened and he became extremely “meowy.” Truth is, like people, some cats are simply more vocal than others. They may meow to let you know they’...
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We’ve all seen the memes since this COVID-19 pandemic started about dogs who have had enough of you walking them, thank you very much. And in turn, the cat memes are all about them wondering when we are going back to work and giving them their much needed personal space back. We get it. Dogs tend to be goofy and friendly while c...
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Do you think you know everything there is to know about canines? Think again! Check out these 23 interesting facts you may have never heard: Dogs have a sense of time. It's been proven that they know the difference between an hour and five. If conditioned to, they can predict future events, such as regular walk time.
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Did you know that some dogs are more prone to ear infections than others? It's true. Floppy-eared dogs like Cocker Spaniels, Basset Hounds, and other long-eared dogs tend to have more ear infections than dogs with upright ears. So do dogs who swim a lot.
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Across many parts of the United States, winter storms are a frequent and sometimes severe part of the seasonal weather cycle. These storms can range from several inches of snow and icy roads to powerful blizzards that drop feet of snow, bring dangerously low temperatures, and leave communities without power or heat for days.
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