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Winter Pet Safety Hazards: Keeping Your Pet Safe
Even the most conscientious pet owners sometimes make mistakes or overlook situations that might pose a risk to their pet’s safety. In the wintertime, these are mostly outdoor hazards which require...
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A Heart To Heart: Heartworm Prevention in Pets
The winter thaw is on the horizon, and with that comes a whole host of creepy, crawly, and voraciously hungry bugs. Although we may all be looking forward to balmier weather, the mosquitoes that come...
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What All Dog Owners Need to Know About Canine Leptospirosis
Leptospirosis has been well documented over the last century. Despite our understanding, the disease continues to affect all mammals (although it’s rare in cats). Clusters or hotspots commonly occur...
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Permanent ID: The Incredible Benefits of Pet Microchips
When you adopt a pet from an animal shelter or rescue, they are almost always microchipped. That’s because those of us in the veterinary field understand the incredible power of this tiny piece of...
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Snow, Ice, and Everything Not So Nice: How to Help With Winter Paw Care and...
As winter keeps its icy grip, the spring thaw probably seems far away. You’ve probably taken precautions to keep your pets safe from freezing temperatures and extreme weather. But what about the steps...
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When It Comes to Cat Care, Should You Be Worried About Parasites?
Owners of indoor cats come in all shapes and sizes, but they have at least one thing in common. The majority of these dedicated pet owners fall for the misconception that, because their cat doesn’t go...
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They Do What they Want, But Do Cats Want to Swim?
You may think, “When cat’s swim!” could very well be the equivalent of “When pigs fly!” While it is true that some cats detest water, you may be surprised that some don’t. Amazingly, certain breeds...
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Should You Leash Your Pet?
In Maine it is “unlawful for any dog, licensed or unlicensed, to be at large, except when used for hunting.” Of course, “at large” refers to a dog not under the immediate control of an owner in public...
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What the Heck is a Reverse Sneeze?
Many people who love trivia may be stumped by the phrase inspiratory paroxysmal respiration. We can easily infer that this phenomenon has something to do with breathing, and maybe some kind of spasm,...
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Fun in the Sun: Keeping Your Pet Active During the Summer Months
Summer is the perfect time to kick back, enjoy naps by the pool, and recharge. Without an agenda, we can idly drift between various relaxing endeavors. While your pet may be equally happy to indulge...
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