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How Pet Vaccinations Can Protect Your Pet From Disease
How Do Pet Vaccinations Protect My Pet? Your Questions Answered Although you know your pet needs vaccinations yearly, you may not fully understand what they protect against, how they work, and which ones are necessary. Our team answers these common questions about pet...
What You Should Know About Microchips
How Do Pet Microchips Work? If you've been on the fence about having your pet microchipped, it might help ease your mind to understand how microchips work. While they do not provide GPS tracking capabilities, they do offer a permanent means of identification for your...
Pet Parasites To Be Aware Of
4 Waterborne Illnesses Your Pet Can Contract from Swimming Summertime may mean your furry pal is splashing in and out of water all season long. While the refreshing water is a great way to cool off, it also can harbor a variety of pet parasites and pathogens that can...
4 Ways to Have a Cool Pet This Summer
4 Fun Ways to Have a Cool Pet in the Summer Heat Summertime is full of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, although high temperatures and humidity can make it uncomfortable for your pet. Help your furry pal beat the heat with the following tips. #1: Fill up a...
3 Ways to Help Your Newly Adopted Cat Feel at Home
3 Ways to Help Your Newly Adopted Cat Feel at Home If you've just brought a new cat home from the shelter, you may be wondering how to help her feel comfortable in her new surroundings. Here are three tips that can make your cat feel at home sooner. #1: Give them time...
Deciding How To Spend Your Summer Vacation with Your Pet
Deciding what to do with your pet during summer vacation can be difficult. Do you take them with you on your trip, or leave them behind at home? While both options have their own set of pros and cons, here are a few things to consider when making your decision. Does...
3 Reasons Why Every Pet Owner Should Have Their Pet Microchipped
Chip your pet month is coming up and that means its time to get your pet chipped! A microchip is a tiny device that’s injected under the skin of your pet and it contains all of their vital information. If your pet ever gets lost, animal control can scan them for a...
Tips for Helping Your Anxious Pup
Do you know what dog anxiety is? Many people believe that dogs only experience anxiety when they are left home alone, but this is not always the case. Dogs can experience anxiety in a number of different situations, and it can be very difficult for them to cope with....
How Heartworms Develop in Pets
Heartworms and Pets: Understanding the Heartworm's Life Cycle While you may know heartworms are transmitted to pets via the bites of infected mosquitoes, you may not realize that mammals are an essential part of the heartworm life cycle as well. In honor of National...
3 Tips To Prevent Lyme Disease in Your Dog
Ban Black-Legged Ticks: How to Protect Your Dog from Lyme Disease Black-legged, or deer, ticks are the species responsible for transmitting Lyme disease to dogs and people. No longer limited to the East Coast, Lyme disease is spreading across the country and can...