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Fall and Winter Safety Tips for Cat and Dog Owners
When the temperature drops, we advise pet owners the following tips to keep pets safe. Prepare for power outages. Call your veterinary clinic several days in advance to refill your pet’s medications or to pick-up food. Make sure there is enough kitty litter to last several days, in case inclement weather prevents you from driving…
Read MoreWhat Your Cat Wants You to Know about Going Outside the Litter Box
Often, the trickiest part about being a pet owner is simply not knowing what your pet is trying to tell you. This is especially true for independent, lovable cats. In fact, noting your cat’s bathroom routine can tell us a lot about what your pet is experiencing. When you spot your cat going to the…
Read MoreWhat to do if Your Dog is Stung by a Bee or Wasp
If your dog is similar to mine, then he loves to chase butterflies and (unfortunately) bees! No matter how many times we try to teach our Hudson not to go after bees, it seems the temptation is just too much for our little guy. Every once in awhile, and much to his dismay, a bee…
Read MoreHow to Spot and Calm Your Dog’s Separation Anxiety
With kiddos heading off to school and many adults heading back into the office in this pandemic, we veterinarians are seeing more cases of “separation anxiety” in dogs. After all, our pets have been used to having the people they love around them for so long. A dog with true separation anxiety excessively howls, barks,…
Read More4 Things to Consider Before Giving a Pet as a Gift This Holiday
Giving a new puppy or kitten could be a perfect Christmas gift for the young and old alike, but there are some factors to consider before placing a ribbon on the new pet. Make sure the main caregiver is ready to commit. Parents should know about a new pet for their children ahead of time,…
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