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Latest News: General Health

Is Summer Pavement Too Hot for Dogs’ Paws?

Dogs need walks—for fitness, for mental well-being, and for bonding time with their people. In the summer, though, even the most fastidious of dog lovers can make one common and painful...

Posted: July 7, 2020

Caring for Senior Cats

Just like humans, cats are living longer than they used to. Improved nutrition, more “indoor cats”, and more frequent veterinary care compared to years past all add up to an older,...

Posted: June 22, 2020

Ear Mites in Cats and Dogs

What is that brown, waxy, smelly crud in your cat’s or dog’s ears? The ears seem so itchy, too! It might be the tell-tale signs of ear mites. Unlike dogs, cats tend to have relatively few...

Posted: June 4, 2020

Pet Separation Anxiety as COVID-19 Stay Home Orders Lift

In recent weeks, humans are not the only ones who have been affected by stay-at-home orders. As most of us have been home so much more than usual due to efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19, pets...

Posted: May 18, 2020

Why Do Cats Have Vertical Pupils?

Ever wonder why cats have such striking eyes? They really are beautiful. Vibrant iris colors that shine like gems contrasted by stark, vertical pupils that make feline eyes seem much more intense...

Posted: May 4, 2020

GPS Study Finds Outdoor Cats Cross Roads Far More Than You Think

Is your cat an “outdoor cat”? Even just sometimes? How often do you think your kitty crosses roads? How far does he or she go? For every dead bird or baby bunny it brings back to your...

Posted: April 17, 2020

April is Canine Fitness Month!

Put your shoes on, grab a leash or a dog toy, and get outside! April is National Canine Fitness Month, and when dogs are involved, fitness is so much more fun. It’s a win-win for us and our...

Posted: April 3, 2020

Bloat. The Scariest Dog Emergency Ever.

If you’re a large dog owner, you’ve probably heard of bloat or GDV (gastric dilatation volvulus). It’s a life-threatening emergency in which every minute counts. This makes it...

Posted: March 3, 2020