Valentine’s Day Do’s and Don’ts for Pet Parents

Valentine’s Day Do’s and Don’ts for Pet Parents

Heart-shaped boxes of chocolates, a beautiful bouquet of lilies, and candlelit dinners may sound like a romantic Valentine’s Day evening at home…but maybe not if you’re a pet parent. From chocolate or lily toxicity to a burnt tail, the evening sounds more like a trip to the ER waiting to happen! So on this day […]

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Pet Loss During the Holidays

Pet Loss During the Holidays

During the holiday season, we are encouraged to be thankful, joyous, and giving. For those experiencing the loss of a beloved animal companion, these holiday expectations can be overwhelming.  It is common to feel disconnected from the merriment of others and experience sorrow at the loss of your family member, anger towards those who don’t […]

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Common Thanksgiving Foods That are Dangerous to Pets

Common Thanksgiving Foods That are Dangerous to Pets

  Thanksgiving is a special holiday that brings family and friends together. But this holiday can be very dangerous- and we’re not talking about the carbs! Holiday feasts are full of foods that are dangerous to pets. Below is a list of common Thanksgiving foods that can be toxic or hazardous to your pets. 1. […]

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Five Reasons Your Pet is Thankful for You

Five Reasons Your Pet is Thankful for You

Whether you have a dog, cat, fish, bird, ferret, rabbit, hamster, or any other kind of pet, there’s one thing of which you can be sure – your pet is thankful to have you! Since our pets can’t speak in the same way that we humans do, and because some pets aren’t great at showing […]

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Heartworm Prevention: Mosquitoes are Coming!

Heartworm Prevention: Mosquitoes are Coming!

It’s easier to prevent heartworm disease than to treat the life-threatening heart and lung disease that can follow. To learn more about Heartworm disease, please talk to your family veterinarian, read our Heartworm Disease blog, or visit the American Heartworm Society. How do we prevent Heartworm disease? Regular preventative medication and Heartworm disease screening. How do you […]

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What ER Veterinarians Want Pet Owners to Know: Part II

What ER Veterinarians Want Pet Owners to Know: Part II

If you have not read Part I yet, click here to learn how to prevent an emergency. When you do have a pet emergency and need to go to the animal ER, it can be a very difficult time. Asking questions, coming prepared, and being patient can significantly improve your pet’s quality of care and your experience. […]

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What ER Veterinarians Want Pet Owners to Know: Part I

What ER Veterinarians Want Pet Owners to Know: Part I

Bringing your pet to the emergency clinic can be very scary, stressful, inconvenient, and expensive. While an emergency visit is unavoidable, there are many ways to prevent an emergency in the future, as well as ways to prepare for an emergency visit to make the visit go as smoothly as possible. Here is what I, […]

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Should I Get Pet Insurance for My Pet?

Should I Get Pet Insurance for My Pet?

Studies indicate that 1% or less of dogs and cats in the U.S. are insured. Veterinarians would like to see those numbers increase for several reasons: Studies show that pet owners with insured pets comply with medical recommendations better. So, veterinarians earn more income, and, just as important, pets receive better care. Because of #1, […]

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New Year’s Resolutions for Pets

New Year’s Resolutions for Pets

The following are resolutions that you and your pets can consider adopting for the upcoming New Year.  These resolutions are all aimed at improving family life around the home and strengthening the bond you have with your pets. Diet  DOG: I will increase my fiber intake eating all the rabbit poop I can find.  I will […]

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Pet Poison Prevention At Home: Tips to Pet-Proof Your Home

Pet Poison Prevention At Home: Tips to Pet-Proof Your Home

If you witnessed or strongly suspect your pet ingested something toxic, this is considered an “ORANGE” – or urgent case – on our Fast Track Triage system. We recommend calling ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 888-426-4435 for help determining if your pet consumed a toxic amount and for guidance on what to do next. If […]

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