Have you ever seen a dog scoot its bottom across the floor? Contrary to the old wive’s tale, the dog isn’t doing this because they have worms. More than likely...
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Leader of the Pack When humans domesticated canines, we took on the leadership role! For over 10,000 years, they have lived, hunted and travelled with us and they still require...
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Bland Diets Vomiting and/or diarrhea can upset the stomach and intestines. Just like humans, when our four-legged friends get a belly ache they should be fed something bland. For example,...
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Adjusting to a new home Think of getting a new roommate from another country and neither of you speak the same language. It would be confusing, difficult and would take...
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Brachycephalic! Brachy...what? Why is there an article on dinosaurs? Don’t you know they are extinct? Yes, we do, and we aren’t talking about dinosaurs! We are talking about bull dogs,...
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There are many benefits of having bloodwork done on your pet. More information is obtained with blood test results than a physical exam alone. A baseline of how your pet’s...
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The thyroid gland is a small gland that works in conjunction with the pituitary gland that controls hormones called thyroxine and triiodothyronine, commonly known as T4 and T3 respectively. Just...
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There are 2 reasons a cat stops using their litter box - Medical and Behavioral. Understanding what makes a cat tick is key to understanding the importance of the litter...
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Life is good for you and your cat! Wait, what’s that smell? Why do I smell cat urine in the living room? We are going to take a minute to...
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Cat toys? My cat needs toys? Wait, I have a ton of cat toys! Just like with dogs, cats can become destructive in the home when they get bored. Providing...
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