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The holiday season is upon us, and many pet parents plan to include their furry companions in the festivities. As you gear up for the holidays, it is important to try to keep your pet’s eating and exercise habits as close to their normal routine as possible. Also, please be sure to steer pets clear…

Thanksgiving is a time for friends, family and holiday feasts—but also a time for possible distress for our animal companions. Pets won’t be so thankful if they are sick or lost. Check out the following tips for a fulfilling Thanksgiving that your pets can enjoy, too. Food Safety Turkey. If you decide to feed your…

When an adult loses a beloved pet, grief is a normal reaction. The death of a cherished pet creates a sense of loss for adults and produces a predictable chain of emotions. The stages of grief are typically denial followed by sadness and depression, then gradually, relief or recovery. The effect of grief and loss…

Feline diabetes, or diabetes mellitus, is a disease of the pancreas, a small organ located near the stomach. Just like with humans, the pancreas aids in proper digestion and regulates the glucose (sugar) level in the body. Diabetes mellitus is usually classified into 2 types of disease: Type I diabetes mellitus results from almost total…

Just like people, our pets can have allergies as well. Allergens can be inhaled (such as pollens), ingested (such as food allergies), or come in contact with (such as carpet fibers). And depending on the type of allergy, your pet may exhibit different symptoms. What are the allergens that affect our pets? There are numerous…

It’s fall. Besides the changing colors and cooler weather, kennel cough is another thing we expect to see more every fall. What is Kennel Cough? Kennel cough is more technically known as canine infectious tracheobronchitis. This term localizes the most common clinical sign, coughing, to the trachea (windpipe) and bronchi (within the lungs).It is an…

Anxiety is probably the most common type of behavior problem in dogs. For most dogs, stress plays a key role in the development of an anxiety problem but there may also be a breed predisposition in some cases. It is important to understand that anxiety in dogs is a medical condition and requires veterinary attention…

Fleas and ticks may be small, but these two tiny creatures have at least one thing in common—they are both parasites that feed on your dog’s or cat’s blood and can cause a lot of discomfort and more serious health problems. Flea bites may go unnoticed on some pets, cause slight irritation in others and…

If you are like most pet owners, you love to cuddle with your furry companion. To keep that ever-lasting love and affection relationship with your pet, it’s a good idea to have your pet groomed on a regular basis. Do it Yourself If you opt for the do-it-yourself option, invest in a quality shampoo/condition, a…