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When to Take a Limping Pet to the Emergency Room Usually, veterinary treatment for your pet's lameness can wait until the following business day. But, if your pet is limping, you should immediately go to the nearest emergency veterinary hospital. Pets with lameness...

Five Guidelines for Safe Swimming with Your Puppy You and your pet friend want to swim to cool down as the summer heat rises. Even though it's in their name, not all dogs or other pets can "doggy paddle," so use caution when swimming with your canine companion. Here...

Strategies for Preventing Lyme Disease Slow-moving parasites awaken as the frigid winter weather eventually disappears and is replaced by the warm spring weather. Because of this, April is the ideal month to observe Lyme Disease Prevention in Dogs Month. Take steps to...

How to Be Ready for the Loss of Your Pet Although losing a pet is never easy, getting ready for it can lessen your mental and emotional pain. Here are four suggestions to help you prepare for and grieve the eventual loss of your pet.   #1: Assess your pet’s...

A Guide to Dog Walking Safety   Celebrate Take a Walk in the Park Day with your four-legged friend on March 30, but don’t let hazards ruin a perfect day. Keep your eyes peeled for the following issues when walking your pet.   #1: Other dogs Running across...

3 Ways To Heal After the Loss of a Pet   Losing a pet can be as difficult as losing a family member or friend. Pets are integral members of the family, with an invaluable place in our lives. When your pet passes, processing your grief can be an extraordinary...

How Dental Disease Affects Your Senior Pet’s Overall Health As your furry pal ages, they are faced with many health changes. Their vision dims, their hearing becomes muffled, and their gait becomes unsteady. They also are likely to suffer from pet dental disease,...

3 Easy Low-Impact Exercises for Senior Pets   As your furry pal grows older, regular exercise is critical to help them maintain healthy muscle mass and body condition. However, the same activities your pet enjoyed when they were younger can create too much stress...

My Dog Is Coughing: Do They Have the Flu?   Cough, cough, cough. Hearing your pooch sound like they’re hacking up a lung not long after you had the flu may make you wonder if they contracted your illness. While your dog certainly can become sick with a...