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Latest News: General Health

It’s a Myth That Dogs & Cats Are Fine in Cold Weather

They aren’t. Have you ever spent hours on end in cold weather sitting in all your layers of puffy winter clothing to still be chilled to the bone? Did your ears ache with cold or your fingers...

Posted: January 18, 2020

New Year Resolutions That Are Good for Pets Too!

The month of resolutions to make beneficial changes for ourselves is here. Gym memberships soar, we opt for salads over fries, practice more mindfulness, or read a new book each month instead of...

Posted: January 3, 2020

End-Of-Year Giving for Our Veterinary Care Charitable Fund

‘Tis the season of goodwill and giving. While many businesses are collecting coats, canned goods, and cash donations for great human causes, we’d like to shine some light on pets. In...

Posted: December 3, 2019

Emergency Vet Tips for the Holidays

The holidays are upon us and with them stretched schedules (for people and for pets), naughty snacks (a helping of pancreatitis, anyone?), the tempting tang of tinsel (Fluffy was just flossing, she...

Posted: November 19, 2019

Are All Calico & Tortoiseshell Cats Female?

Are all calico cats female? Are all tortoiseshell cats girls? You’ve probably heard before that they are. It’s an interesting example of how genetics dictate some pretty predictable...

Posted: November 4, 2019

Watching Cat Videos is Good for You. Science Says So.

Ah, sweet vindication. All those cumulative hours spent watching cat videos are good for you! Now that the cat’s out of the bag, we can all feel justified. Procrastination? Not a problem!...

Posted: October 3, 2019

September is Animal Pain Awareness Month

Animal Pain Awareness Month is here! To us, it’s a particularly important awareness month to discuss on behalf of the pets we love so much. It coincides with (human) Pain Awareness Month which...

Posted: September 3, 2019

The Scientific Reason Why “Puppy Dog Eyes” Make You Melt

We love our pets. They are sweet, funny, cute, beautiful, and snuggly. They are proven to be both physically and emotionally therapeutic. They are even good for our social lives. And perhaps...

Posted: July 16, 2019