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Diabetes in Pets: Do You Know the Signs?

November is American Diabetes Month®. Diabetes is not just a human disease; dogs and cats also suffer from this all too common disease. In fact, estimates report that diabetes affects about 1:200 cats and 1:300 dogs nationwide and it is

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Keeping Your Little Dog Safe

As many of you may know, Jett is the newest addition to my furry family. Although I’ve had many dogs throughout my life (Poodle mixes, Chows, Scottish Terriers, a Briard, a Doberman, and most recently, my sweet Boxer Oski), Jett …

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How to Hike Safely With Your Dog

Hiking is a great activity for people and pets. Besides the beautiful scenery and fresh air, you get a healthy dose of exercise. Before you set out on a hike with your pet, here are a few things you should …

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Foods You Can Share With Your Pets

We often hear about foods we can’t share with our dogs: chocolate, grapes, raisins, fatty foods, onions, foods with the artificial sweetener xylitol, macadamia nuts, etc.

With so many “don’ts,” what human foods can we share with our dogs? Are …

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Everything You Need to Welcome Your New Dog

Dog adoptions have reached record levels during the COVID pandemic. If you are thinking about adopting a new dog and being part of this nationwide trend, make sure you have everything you need to welcome your need canine companion into …

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Pets and COVID-19

What You Need to Know About Pets and COVID-19

1. Can dogs and cats transmit COVID to people?
At this time there is no evidence that dogs or cats can transmit COVID-19 to humans.

2. Can pets get COVID?
There …

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Pet Essentials During the COVID-19 Pandemic

While everyone across the country is following stay-at-home orders and stocking-up on household essentials, it is important for pet parents to plan for their pets too. Buying groceries and supplies either online or at a store is challenging during COVID-19, …

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How to Keep Your Pet’s Teeth Healthy

February is National Pet Dental Month and serves as a reminder of the importance of pet dental health. Did you know that dental disease is the number one health issue in pets? According to the American Veterinary Dental Society (AVDS), …

Featured Pet

Kiki from FOX 35 Orlando

Kiki, the adorable little pomeranian that joined me on Fox 35 Orlando, is looking for her fur-ever home.  

Kiki is an 11 month old, female, lovely, fox-red Pomeranian with a classic powder puff coat who weighs about 7lbs.

Here is …