Whenever there is a hurricane, tornado, forest fire, earthquake or other natural disaster, the last thing you want to do is search for a pet‐friendly place to take shelter or gather your pet’s necessary items. Over 280 natural disasters were…
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Reviewed for accuracy on May 21, 2019, by Dr. Katie Grzyb, DVM When adopting a cat, the first 30 days are very important for setting up your new family member for success. These first weeks should be used to establish…
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Do you get hit with those puppy dog eyes every time you peel open a cup of yogurt? As it turns out, yogurt is a healthy, tummy-boosting snack that you can – and should! – share with your dog. But…
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As in humans, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency technique used when an animal has stopped breathing and has no heartbeat. It involves rescue breathing (mouth-to-snout resuscitation) and chest compressions. “While visiting family in New York, I was driving down…
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How Newville Animal Hospital Helped Cookie Return Home and the Role Her Microchip Played Cookie was along for the ride on her pet parents’ cross‐country road trip when she went missing hundreds of miles from home. Luckily, with the…
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We do everything we can to keep our homes safe and secure for our pets. But even when we close doors, double check windows and lock the back fence, accidents can occur, and pets can go missing. That’s why it’s…
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EMBARK DNA is celebrating the final days of summer with a special Dog Days of Summer Sale! Dive into the (gene) pool party with us and save $25 on the Embark Breed + Health Test! If you are interested in…
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By Healthy Paws Team Keeping our pets happy, healthy, and safe is a top priority. While it can be almost impossible to keep them from getting hurt or sick, you can have some financial security when faced with overwhelming veterinarian…
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Dog vaccinations are essential to helping your pet live a long, happy life. Vaccines protect pets from serious illnesses or even fatal diseases that dogs are commonly susceptible to. Here’s what pet parents should know about which vaccines dogs need…
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Reviewed and updated for accuracy on May 24, 2019, by Dr. Katie Grzyb, DVM When it comes to medicine, there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach. And preventive care recommendations for our cats are no exception. Cat vaccination recommendations are among…
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https://www.homeoanimal.com/ Thinking about adopting a furry companion? That’s great! Pet rescues and shelters are filled with animals waiting to be adopted and re-homed. Giving a new forever after home to a rescued pet is a big decision. You want to…
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Is your household peace regularly shattered by kitty battles, scraps, and spats? Sometimes our furry darlings just don’t see nose to nose! And while it’s normal for your pets to have the occasional disagreement, it’s important to seek help if…
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By Wendy Bedwell-Wilson Severely dehydrated dogs require immediate emergency care. If your dog shows signs of shock, heat stroke, or severe dehydration, call your veterinarian immediately, who will likely request that the dog be brought in so that the…
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Have you heard about CBD and hemp for pets? You’ve probably noticed many of your favorite brands making pet-friendly hemp-derived CBD oils, treats, topical creams and supplements. Some of these products make almost-too-good-to-be-true claims about their effectiveness for treating everything…
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GUEST POST I love my cat, he’s delightful, most of the time. But now and then he’s a little demon. I need to know is how to discipline a cat, and beyond that I’d like to understand…
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