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Tick Borne Diseases By Megan Bauer   How are diseases transmitted from ticks to dogs? Ticks are a very common parasite in our area. They are most active in the spring and summer months, but juvenile ticks can emerge on warm winter days and be found in large numbers as...

The Dangers of Sunlight: Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Cats Picture this: Your white cat is snoozing away in their favorite windowsill, soaking up the warmth from the late afternoon sun. Such an idyllic scene warms your heart, but too much sun exposure can be dangerous...

Lost Pet? Find Them with 4 Simple Steps More pets go missing over the July Fourth holiday than at any other time, so if your furry pal is afraid of fireworks, learn how to find them if they take off in a panic. Follow these four steps for the most effective ways to...

As the Fourth of July approaches, many of us are getting excited about our local fireworks displays. But what about our 4-legged friends? Fireworks can be very scary for our furry friends, as many dogs and some cats seem to view the bangs and booms from fireworks as a...

5 Boating and Lake Safety Tips for Your Pets This Summer   Nothing is better than spending a hot summer day at the lake, and, with a little planning, you can include your furry friend. Here are five boating and lake safety tips to follow.   #1: Fit your pet...

How to Get Your New Cat to Not Feel Stressed at Home   Did you know that June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month? If you plan on welcoming a new cat into your home, be aware that your new feline friend may be unsure and anxious in their new surroundings. In order to...

5 Ways to Help Your Cat Safely Enjoy Warm Weather   As the weather starts to warm up and summer approaches, you may be looking to enjoy the sunny weather with your pet. Try the following five ways to spice up your feline friend’s spring and summer.   #1:...

Spring Skin Allergies in Pets   As spring brings warmer weather and new growth, it also brings something more threatening—pollen. This yellow substance triggers irritating allergies in people and pets alike and can cause a wide variety of signs in suffering pets....

Cats are highly sensitive creatures, which means they don’t react well to change. Whether the disruption is minor, such as moving clocks ahead an hour and changing a routine or major, such as moving to a new home, these things can lead to an anxious cat. Learn to...

While you may know heartworms are transmitted to pets via the bites of infected mosquitoes, you may not realize that mammals are an essential part of the heartworm life cycle as well. In honor of National Heartworm Awareness Month, we’re sharing how important your pet...