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October is Pet Cancer Awareness Month, a time to spread awareness of the disease and its treatments. Pets can get cancer just like people do, and it's important to be aware of the symptoms and know what options are available to you if your pet is diagnosed with...

As the weather starts to warm up, many pet owners are anxious to take their furry friends out for a walk or playtime in the backyard. But it's important to remember that cats can be just as susceptible to the dangers of summer as dogs are. Here are a few tips on how...

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 infect dogs in any...

Is Your Cat Stressed Out? 3 Signs of a Seriously Anxious Cat   Cats are highly sensitive creatures, which means they don’t react well to change. Whether the disruption is minor, such as moving clocks ahead an hour and changing a routine or major, such as moving...

Part of cat ownership involves coming across furry, slimy tubes, otherwise known as hairballs. Depending on your cat’s hair coat length, you may encounter hairballs with such regular frequency that you become worried about your feline friend’s health. Our team at...

March is National Pet Poison Prevention Month, so we’d like you to brush up on the steps to take if your furry pal has been in contact with a potentially toxic substance. First, don’t panic and then follow these step-by-step instructions from our veterinary team at...

Your furry friend can't tell you when they are in pain, and they often can hide it for quite some time. Keep an eye out for these seven signs of pain in your pet so that you can get them relief at the first hint of discomfort!   #1: Decreased activity...

Diabetes is a very common disease in pets. Overweight and obese pets are at increased risk of developing diabetes. By knowing the signs you will be able to help diagnose and treat your furry friend as early as possible.   Diabetes mellitus occurs when the body...

Cats can be picky eaters, so once they seem to like something, many pet owners will stick with it. There are a few foods, however, you should avoid feeding your cat, and some might be pretty surprising.   Tuna A cat fed a steady diet of tuna prepared for humans...

Although you know your female pet should be spayed to prevent a host of medical and behavior issues, as well as unwanted puppies, you may not know exactly what happens during a spay surgery. Take a look at the steps involved in spaying your female pet.   Step 1:...