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As a pet owner, you never know what the day has in store for you. About six months ago, I realized that my dog was limping slightly. I didn't think much of it, but when the limping got worse, I started to grow increasingly concerned. I started looking for a great veterinarian since we were in a new place. I was able to find a clinic that addressed the issue head-on and determined that my sweet little pet had a torn tendon. This blog is all about finding the right veterinarian and knowing how to detect problems with your pets before the situation grows dire.
2017
Tips To Help Care For A Rescue Foster Dog
If you're hoping to give back to your community and make a difference while also indulging your love of animals, you might consider being a foster parent for rescue dogs. However, if you have limited experience with rescue animals, you may not know how to meet the needs of the foster pet. Rescue dogs often need medical care, special attention, and more training than a dog you purchase from a breeder or another loving family.
3 Thanksgiving Safety Tips For Your Cat
As the holiday season gets into gear, it's important to make sure that you're taking the proper precautions to ensure the safety of your favorite feline friend. Your family gathering around the Thanksgiving turkey could pose some unexpected dangers to your cat. Take a look at some Thanksgiving tips that will help keep your cat safe this year.
Avoid Sharing Table Scraps With Your Cat
If your cat is perched by your chair, looking up at you in hopes of a treat from the table, it can be easy to give in, even if you don't normally give your cat table food.
Cat Grooming Tips For Your Feisty Cat
If you have a cat in your life that exhibits challenging behaviors, you know that trying to groom your cat can be quite difficult. However, you also know that you want your cat to be as healthy and comfortable as possible which can require some assistance from a human at times. Get to know some of the important facts about cat grooming services that can help you to keep your feisty cat looking and feeling healthy.
Pet Surgeries: Common Surgeries Your Pet May Require And How To Help
As pet owners, it's our job to keep them healthy and well cared for. This means feeding them a well-balanced diet, giving them love and attention, and making sure they are current with all their shots. Being a pet owner is sometimes hard, but the reward of their affection is worth it. Unfortunately, no matter what we do, sometimes our poor pets require surgery. Whether the surgery is planned or an emergency, your biggest job will be keeping your pet comfortable and helping them heal properly.
Starting A Veterinary Clinic On A Budget
Starting a veterinary clinic after finishing veterinary school might be tough because your budget may be small. The equipment you need is still going to be expensive but if you can find ways to buy used equipment, you might find it is easier and fits the budget better than if you tried to buy all new equipment. Here are some idea that might help you get started.
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Lyme Disease And Your Dog
If you live in an area where ticks are commonplace, or even in an area where they are rare but have been known to show up, then you should consider getting your dog the Lyme vaccine. This article will explain how your dog can get Lyme disease from a tick, how they can pick up ticks, how to recognize them and why the vaccination can be so important:
Ticks transmit Lyme disease when they attach themselves to your dog
Common Symptoms Of Bunny Illnesses You Should Know As Their Caregiver
For the most part, bunny rabbits of just about any breed are hardy creatures that thrive well in most environments and don't have a lot of problems with illness and disease. However, just like other pets, rabbits do have a few concerning health conditions that their owners should know about so they can get them to see a vet when they spot something wrong. If you have taken in a pet bunny as your own, it is a good idea to get familiar with a few of the most common symptoms of illness and what they could mean:
Cleaning A Canine's Canines: How It's Done
You already know how important it is to keep your dog's teeth clean and healthy. It would be the same for any pet you own. If you are squeamish about brushing your dog's teeth, or your dog is just not very cooperative, you will have to take him/her to a veterinarian for a dog dental cleaning. A pet prophylaxis is a little more in-depth than brushing teeth, so you may want to prepare yourself with the following information.
Time For A Road Trip? 4 Steps To Help Your Doggy Avoid Car Sickness
If you love to take road trips, but your new dog suffers from car sickness, you might think that your adventures are over. Luckily, that doesn't have to be the case. Canine car sickness doesn't have to destroy your travel plans. In fact, car sickness doesn't have to be an issue at all, especially if you make the right travel arrangements. Here are four steps you can take that will help alleviate your dog's car sickness.
3 Reasons to Adopt Adult Dogs or Cats Instead of Puppies and Kittens
Are you thinking about adopting a new pet soon? Have you been planning to pick out the perfect puppy or kitten? Although puppies and kittens can be adorable, there are plenty of adult dogs and cats that are in need of good homes as well. Instead of just choosing a pet for how cute it is, there are other factors that you should be taking into consideration. Some of the best reasons why you might want to choose an adult pet over a young one are: