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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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Unfortunately, cancer is one of the leading causes of death in older animals. According to the Animal Cancer Foundation (ACF), 1 out of every 4 dogs will develop cancer in their lifetime, and each year, approximately 6 million dogs are …
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Halloween is almost here! Halloween is my all-time favorite holiday. Ever since I was a kid, I have loved Halloween but… not everyone loves Halloween. In fact, many animals are downright terrified by the holiday. In addition to being scary, …
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Clear the Shelter Month: Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Adopt a Pet
August is Clear the Shelter Month—a nationwide initiative that aims to find loving, forever homes for animals in need. Across the country, shelters and rescue organizations …
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Pets bring us so much joy, companionship, and unconditional love—but just like us they require regular health care and get sick from time to time. Unfortunately veterinary care, like medical care, isn’t always cheap.
From routine check-ups to unexpected emergencies, …
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Unfortunately natural disasters like hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, and wild fires are an inevitable part of life. Though we cannot prevent them, we are not completely helpless. Disaster preparedness for ourselves and our pets can help improve our chances for a …
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Part 2 (For Part 1 click here) more about how you can protect your pets from snakes.
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There are currently no definitive tests to determine if an animal was bitten by a venomous snake or to measure how much …
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Every year around 150,000 dogs and cats in the United States are bitten by venomous snakes. Most occur when it’s warm outside. Before you and your pets rush out to enjoy the warm weather, make sure you know how to …
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Valentine’s Day is almost here! That means lots of chocolate, candy and flowers. Unfortunately, that also means lots of sick pets! Every year around this holiday, thousands of pets are hospitalized when they eat something they shouldn’t have eaten. To …
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February is Pet Dental Health Month. Like humans, pets also need routine dental care. Imagine what your teeth would look like if you never brushed them. According to the American Veterinary Dental Society (AVDS), 80% of dogs over the age …