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Protecting Your Health: What You Need to Know About Diseases Spread by Pets Zoonotic diseases are ones that can be passed from animals to people and are more common than you might think. Even though your pet may look healthy, it could be carrying a disease that can be...

Signs That Your Pet's Limp Requires Urgent Attention Your pet’s lameness can usually wait until the next business day for veterinary care. However, certain conditions, plus limping, mean you need to head to your nearest emergency veterinary hospital right away....

Discover How to Get Ready for Your Pet's Death. Even though losing a pet is never easy, getting ready for it can lessen your mental and emotional pain. Here are four suggestions to help you prepare for and grieve the eventual loss of your pet. #1: Evaluate the quality...

Watch Out On Walks: Hazards to Avoid When Walking Your Pet   Celebrate Take a Walk in the Park Day with your four-legged friend on March 30, but don’t let hazards ruin a perfect day. Keep your eyes peeled for the following issues when walking your pet.   #1:...

3 Ways to Safely Treat Your Pet on Valentine’s Day Although you show your furry friend just how much you love them every day, Valentine’s Day gives you the opportunity to shower them with even more adoration. While your pet cannot have chocolate, there are many other...

4 Things You Should Know About Canine Influenza   Cough, cough, cough. Hearing your pooch sound like they’re hacking up a lung not long after you had the flu may make you wonder if they contracted your illness. While your dog certainly can become sick with a...

Your Pet Should Be Doing These Daily Exercises to Stay Healthy   While all pets need exercise every day, the amount each cat or dog requires varies. Follow the guidelines below to create a general exercise plan, and take into account your pet’s age, breed, and...

Behavioral Issues That Can Arise As Your Pet Ages   Advancing age seems to bring with it a number of health issues for pets, including behavior problems. As your furry pal grows older, keep an eye out for common behavior issues that may pop up so you can get help...

The Most Common Holiday Pet Hazards   As the year draws to a close, holiday celebrations are still in full swing. But the additional activity and stress present the perfect opportunity for your pet to get into trouble, so keep an eye out for the following holiday...

How to Prepare a Pet-Safe Thanksgiving Feast   An overloaded table filled with your favorite dishes is one of Thanksgiving’s highlights. While you are drooling over a heaping plate, so is your pet. However, many popular Thanksgiving foods are dangerous for pets....