Blog
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Jan 05 2018
Why Your Cat May Be Getting Thin
Weight loss is a common feline problem, particularly in senior kitties. Figuring out if your kitty is losing weight may be reliant on what you feel (rather than what you see). This is…
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Dec 30 2017
How To Safely Remove Ticks From Your Dog
There are very few things with a greater “yuk factor” than an attached and feeding tick on your dog (or even yourself). While so called “seed ticks” are quite small, they are…
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Dec 30 2017
Tips For Preventing Tick-Borne Diseases In Dogs
Ticks are such annoying little creatures, but far more significant than the nuisance factor is their ability to spread disease. Ticks that embed in a dog’s skin can transmit a variety of serious and…
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Dec 29 2017
Heartworm In Pets
What Is Heartworm Disease? Heartworm disease is caused by the parasite Dirofilaria immitis, a type of roundworm that lives inside the heart and blood vessels of the lungs. Heartworm disease is…
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Dec 29 2017
Thyroid Tumors In Cats
AJ Debiasse, a technician in Stroudsburg, PA, contributed to this article. Did you know that cats can have a hyperactive thyroid gland? Also known as hyperthyroidism, it’s a fairly common condition in older cats. In…
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Dec 22 2017
Common Dog Fears and Phobias
Dogs can suffer from a number of different fears and phobias, and you may be the reason behind your confusion toward what your dog will and will not do. These…
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Dec 22 2017
Social Anxiety In Dogs
It’s that time of year again when your house becomes the Griswold’s and lots of people (and their pets!) come over to tell your pets how cute they are. But…
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Dec 16 2017
Only Vaccinate Healthy Pets!
Most knowledgeable vets agree that certain animals should NOT be vaccinated. These include but are not limited to, pets with autoimmune disease, pets undergoing chemotherapy, pets fighting an illness or…
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Dec 16 2017
Cats Can Be Therapy Animals, Too!
Therapy Cats: A therapy cat is defined as a cat trained to help ailing humans in a medically beneficial way to take advantage of the human-animal interaction for purposes of…
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Dec 16 2017
The Benefit Of Therapy Dogs In Schools
Therapy dogs are canines that are trained to provide comfort and affection to people in retirement homes, nursing homes, hospices, schools, hospitals and disaster areas, and to people with autism. Therapy…
