Were you aware that July 31st is National Mutt Day? That’s right! It’s a celebration of all the mixed-breed dogs. December 2nd is also National Mutt Day, meaning that you and the entire pet parent community can celebrate these unique… Read More
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Heatstroke (Hyperthermia) in Dogs
A normal temperature for a dog is 101.5° F, give or take a degree. If a dog’s body temperature exceeds past 105° F, there aren’t any previous signs of illness, and the elevated body temperature stems from excessive external or… Read More
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July 15th is Fire Safety Day
Were you aware that July 15th is National Pet Fire Safety Day? We encourage you to spread the news. Emergencies within a home can happen at any moment, and in a multitude of ways. There are steps that you can… Read More
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Independence Day and Pet Safety
Tomorrow is Independence Day! Independence Day has a lot of fun traditions that many people enjoy! From fireworks to BBQs and all of the Fourth of July themed outfits and decorations, this holiday is quite the celebration and spectacle. However,… Read More
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Gastric Torsion in Dogs
Gastric torsion is also known as bloat, a twisted stomach, or Gastric Dilation-Volvulus (GDV). There are two parts to this condition. The first part is the bloating where a dog’s stomach fills up with gas, fluid, food, or any combination… Read More
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Dogs and Ear Infections
Most people could probably count on one hand how many ear infections they’ve had. Ear infections for people seem to happen at a low rate, or at least not consistently. Unfortunately, for dogs, that’s not always the case. In general,… Read More
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National Pet Appreciation Week
June 7-13 is National Pet Appreciation Week. Were you aware of this, and did you take time out to show your pet appreciation? If not, it isn’t too late! You still have an entire day to celebrate! You can also… Read More
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How to Help Your Canine Companion With Noise Aversion
Are you a pet parent to a dog that struggles with noise aversion? Well, you’re not alone. More dogs struggle with noise aversion than you may think. This issue is common, but the good thing is there are many ways… Read More
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Pets and Facts About COVID-19
In late April, WJZ reported that people have a possibility of spreading COVID-19 to animals or their pets. CBS News reported that a pug named Winston was the first pet to contract the virus in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. While… Read More