Providing Your Pet With Quality Emergency Care

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Having a veterinarian to rely on for help when your pet gets sick or injured is crucial. But it's also important to identify urgent care centers both in your community and in those that you tend to visit on a regular basis. If an emergency arises and your regular veterinarian is not available or you're traveling and can't get to your vet, you may need to utilize an emergency facility. And instead of heading to the facility without knowing anything about them, it's a good idea to do your homework and learn about the facility ahead of time so you know what to expect during an emergency visit. This blog is filled with tips, tricks, and information that can be used to provide your pet with quality emergency care whether working with your regular vet or an urgent care center.

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Ho, Ho - No! What To Do If Your Dog Gets Into The Holiday Chocolate This Holiday Season

5 December 2018
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During the holidays, all kinds of goodies are hanging around homes, and maybe even hanging on the trees. From stocking-stuffers to candy dishes, sweet treats are everywhere. While most of these sugary sensations are meant for children, what happens if your dog is the one to eat them? What do you do if he eats a chocolate Santa, reindeer or elf? With all those holiday cookies, fudge and more, a precarious pup is bound to be tempted, and you need to know exactly what to do. Read More

Does Your Cat Have Worms? Here’s How To Tell

28 October 2018
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Cats of any age and breed can potentially get tapeworms. These are nasty gastrointestinal worms that can screw up your cat's digestion and potentially cause them to lose weight and become very sick. Whether your cat lives indoors or is allowed to roam outdoors, they could be potentially at risk for worms. Here's how you can figure out if your cat has worms and what you should do about it. Read More

Adopting A Stray Cat? Here’s What You Need To Do At The Vet’s Office

24 October 2018
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Taking a stray cat in and giving them a loving home is one of the kindest things a pet owner can do. If you're considering doing this or have already done so, you will need to take your kitty to the vet, even if they seem healthy. In order to ensure that your cat lives a long and safe life, here are the things you need to do at a vet's office as soon as possible. Read More

Life-Threatening Risks of Hairballs

18 October 2018
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Hairballs might seem like they're a fact of life—and a nasty one—when you own a cat. The reality is, however, healthy cats should never produce hairballs. Hairballs are more than just gross; they can leave your cat extremely ill or even dead. Here's what you need to know about the dangers of hairballs. Choking Hazard If your cat frequently has hairballs, you no doubt know that they often struggle to cough them up. Read More

The Three Biggest Life-Threatening Risks Of Fleas

15 October 2018
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If you have a cat that's ever had fleas, you probably have thought of them as a gross nuisance, but not much more. It might surprise you that fleas can actually pose a major health hazard to cats and are something that your cat should always be protected from. Here are three of the biggest health risks of fleas and what you need to know about them. Severe Anemia Nearly everyone knows that fleas suck blood, but did you know that the blood loss can become severe? Read More