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Case of the WEEK ‼️

Case of the WEEK ‼️

Case of the WEEK ‼️ CAN YOU GUESS? ⁉️ 🐶 ………….. that’s RIGHT, if you guess Bladder Stones, you’re 💯 CORRECT! Gracie Marie presented to us on Monday for small, painful, and frequent amounts of urination. Upon checking X-Rays, we discovered several 1.4 cm sized stones in...

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Community Involvement: Kanes K9 Animal Rescue

Community Involvement: Kanes K9 Animal Rescue

Community Involvement: Kanes K9 Animal Rescue We LOVE to work with our local rescue, Kanes K9 Animal Rescue. The board members and founder are so wonderful, and they have the cutest pets of all ages for adoption!   In addition to our hectic day job of saving animal...

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Essential Summer Safety Tips for Your Pet

Essential Summer Safety Tips for Your Pet

Essential Summer Safety Tips for Your Pet Summer is the perfect time for outdoor fun with your furry companions. However, it's crucial to be aware of potential dangers that come with the season. Follow these 5 essential safety tips to ensure your pets stay safe and...

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The Significance of Keeping Your Pet Hydrated in Summer

The Significance of Keeping Your Pet Hydrated in Summer

The Significance of Keeping Your Pet Hydrated in Summer As we approach summer, it's crucial for pet owners to ensure their furry companions stay hydrated. Heat exhaustion and dehydration pose serious risks during these warmer months and can lead to health problems and...

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How to Create a Fear Free Experience for Your Pet

How to Create a Fear Free Experience for Your Pet

How to Create a Fear Free Experience for Your Pet Visiting the doctor is not typically fun for anyone, including humans. And, when it comes to our furry companions—who may not understand where they’re going, why they’re going there, and what’s going to happen when...

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5 Ways to Protect Your Pet from Heatstroke

5 Ways to Protect Your Pet from Heatstroke

5 Ways to Protect Your Pet from Heatstroke During the height of summer, weather conditions can become more than miserable for your furry pal—they can be downright dangerous. Protect your pet from the threat of heatstroke with the following tips. #1: Monitor the...

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Mobility Modifications: How to Help Your Arthritic Cat

Mobility Modifications: How to Help Your Arthritic Cat

Mobility Modifications: How to Help Your Arthritic Cat Unless they have a less-than-full food bowl, cats rarely complain, which can make determining that they are suffering from arthritis pain difficult. However, if your cat has been diagnosed with arthritis or seems...

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5 Swimming Safety Tips for Pets

5 Swimming Safety Tips for Pets

5 Swimming Safety Tips for Pets As summer temperatures heat up, you and your furry pal will likely want to cool off with a swim. Although it’s in their name, not all dogs–or pets–know how to “doggy paddle,” so take proper precautions when you swim with your...

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Protect Your Pet from Lyme Disease

Protect Your Pet from Lyme Disease

Protect Your Pet: Lyme Disease Prevention Tips   As cold winter weather slowly slips away and warm spring temperatures arrive, sluggish parasites wake up. This makes April the perfect time for Prevention of Lyme Disease in Dogs Month. Take action to reduce your...

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