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While you might not live in an area where snake bites are a common risk for your dog, it is important that every pet owner know what to do in the case that their dog is bitten by a snake. There is always the chance that a snake could slither through your property or that…

Lyme disease can be very serious in humans, but it can also negatively impact dogs. Many people are not aware that their dog can get Lyme Disease, and this can be one of the most frequently incorrectly diagnosed illnesses in dogs. Knowing more about this illness can be really important for pet owners to help…

Parasites are a risk that cat owners will always have to consider in keeping their companions healthy. In addition to roundworms, hookworms, and other intestinal parasites, tapeworms are a less-dangerous but no-less unpleasant pest that cats may have to deal with at some point in their life. Luckily, as icky and alarming as they might…

Many dog owners are aware that there are parasites that their dog might get, but they are not usually familiar with which are the most dangerous to their dog’s health. Some areas of the US are more prone to certain parasites than others. In the case of hookworms, warm and humid weather can be a…

Most dog owners are at least somewhat aware that Parvovirus is a very serious illness that can cause death in dogs of all ages. Puppies are the most at risk for contracting Parvovirus before they can be vaccinated for full protection. Most pet owners are not aware of the symptoms of this illness, however, which…

Humans are not the only animals that can develop arthritis. There are certain dog breeds that are highly susceptible and have a predisposition for canine arthritis. Before you can begin to treat your dog’s condition, you need to understand basic information about the joint health condition. What is Dog Arthritis? Arthritis is a joint health…

Flea and ticks can lead to serious health problems in animals. From skin conditions to anemia to infectious diseases like Lyme Disease, there are many health conditions that can be caused by improper flea and tick management. Some parts of the country have larger populations of ticks, but fleas are common all over the US.…

No one wants to be put in a situation where they cannot pay their vet bill or deny essential care for their pet due to cost. Pet insurance can help you pay for your vet bill in the case of an emergency or if your pet develops a medical condition that requires ongoing treatment. We…

Do you have a cat? Is he a little bit overweight? Or is he perhaps obese? Many cat owners unfortunately allow their cats to become very overweight to the point of being obese, and some do not even know how to help their pets when they get to this point. If your cat is obese,…

Does your dog panic when it’s time for the humans of the household to leave home? Do you often come home to a destroyed interior and a distressed dog? If any of this sounds true for you, then you might be dealing with a dog who has separation anxiety. In this article, we’ll show you…