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  • May 21 2015

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    It’s National Dog Bite Prevention Week

    May 17-23 is National Dog Bite Prevention Week because any dog can bite. The AVMA has put together the infographic below to show that dog bites are a serious problem. …

  • May 14 2015

    Pets Get Arthritis Too

    May is National Arthritis Awareness Month! It’s meant for humans – but it’s a good time to talk about our pets, too. …

  • May 07 2015

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    National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day

    May 9 is National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day, a great day to check on and freshen up your pet’s emergency kit. …

  • Apr 30 2015

    Preventing Outdoor Pet Poisoning

    When preparing the yard for spring, there are some dangers to our pets in surprising places. But with a little bit of planning, you can have a beautiful garden that is safe for your pets. …

  • Apr 23 2015

    What’s the deal with hairballs?

    Most cat owners are all too familiar with the gagging, hacking sounds of a cat being troubled by a hairball. While we like to joke about hairballs, and they are sometimes harmless, these wads of fur,…

  • Apr 16 2015

    Cats Can Get Heartworms Too

    April is National Heartworm Awareness Month, so here’s something you need to be aware of: Contrary to popular belief, dogs are not the only pets that can get heartworms. Cats get heartworms, too. …

  • Apr 09 2015

    Facts About Heartworm and Dogs

    April is National Heartworm Awareness Month. Dogs are not the only pets that can get Heartworm disease, but they’re the natural hosts for these deadly parasites – and the short story is, every…