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Bringing home a new pet

By ruthmacpete

Getting a new pet is a big deal and everyone knows it’s important to get off to a good start. So besides buying supplies and making your home pet-safe, what else should you be doing

Spring Dangers for Pets

By ruthmacpete

As the weather starts warming up, you and your pets are likely to be outdoors more and more. Remember to avoid these common springtime dangers that can affect your pets. Bee stings As it warms

What you need to know about ear infections in dogs and cats

By ruthmacpete

As a primary care veterinarian, ear infections are one of the most common problems I encounter. Although some animals go to the vet to have an ear problem addressed, many ear infections are discovered incidentally

Do cats get colds?

By ruthmacpete

Unfortunately, like us, our feline friends can get colds too. In fact, a cold or upper respiratory infection, is one of the most common illnesses seen in kittens. Cold are especially common in settings where

Starting Out the New Year on the Right Paw

By ruthmacpete

So you’ve made your New Year’s resolutions and you’re ready to start fresh in 2024. But have you thought about making New Year’s resolution for your pets? Our pets also deserve to be fit and

Keep Your Pets Safe this New Year’s Eve

By ruthmacpete

Every year pets throughout the country are lost or injured during the New Year’s Eve festivities. Here are a few tips you can follow to help keep your pets safe: Food hazards Let’s face it