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Tips and Tricks to Prevent Dog Bites

Tips and Tricks to Prevent Dog Bites

Tips and Tricks to Prevent Dog Bites   As a dog owner, it's important to learn how to prevent and handle dog bites. Although you can't completely shield your pet from other animals, there are steps you can take to reduce the chances of a bite happening in...

5 Common Pet Soft Tissue Surgeries

5 Common Pet Soft Tissue Surgeries

5 Common Pet Soft Tissue Surgeries   Many pets require various surgeries, including both routine elective procedures like spaying or neutering and essential operations to save their lives. Soft tissue and some orthopedic surgeries are typically done in general...

Stay Aware of Pet Emergencies This Spring

Stay Aware of Pet Emergencies This Spring

Stay Aware of Pet Emergencies This Spring   As the days brighten and become warmer, pets spend more time outdoors, which increases your pet’s risk for potential hazards. Keep your four-legged friend safe by staying aware of common springtime pet emergencies. ...

Coping With Pet Loss

Coping With Pet Loss

Coping With Pet Loss   Losing a pet can be as difficult as losing a family member or friend. Pets are integral members of the family, with an invaluable place in our lives. When your pet passes, processing your grief can be an extraordinary challenge. Here are...

Signs Your Pet Could Be in an Emergency

Signs Your Pet Could Be in an Emergency

Signs Your Pet Could Be in an Emergency   Summertime comes with a host of hazards for pets, but colder weather also brings its own threats. As the temperature slips, watch out for the following issues that can require emergency care for your furry friend.  ...

How to Spot Hypothermia in Your Pet

How to Spot Hypothermia in Your Pet

How to Spot Hypothermia in Your Pet   The temperatures may be dropping, but your furry friend still wants to go outside to play, exercise, and eliminate. Wet snow, melting ice, and freezing temperatures can lead to hypothermia in your pet, even with their fur...