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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
What All Pet Parents Should Know About Cancer in Pets
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,
Halloween Hazards all Pet Parents Need to Know
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.
How to Decrease Back-to-School Blues in Pets
As summer winds down and classes start again, it’s not just our kids adjusting to the new schedule, our pets are too. After a summer of lazy mornings, long walks, and extra attention from the
Clear the Shelter Month: Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Adopt a Pet
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
Smart Ways to Reduce Veterinary Costs Without Compromising Your Pet’s Health
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
Disaster Preparedness for your Pets
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
How to protect your pets from snakes-Part 2
Part 2 (For Part 1 click here) more about how you can protect your pets from snakes. Diagnosis There are currently no definitive tests to determine if an animal was bitten by a venomous snake
How to Protect Your Pets from Poisonous Snakes- Part 1
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