Pet Protection: Is Pet Health Insurance Right for Your Pet?

Pet Protection: Is Pet Health Insurance Right for Your Pet?

As veterinary professionals, we tend to get a little jaded when we see a purebred pooch walking in, stereotypically displaying all the genetic conditions known to that specific breed. Our hearts break for every golden retriever that suffers from cancer, every bulldog with recurrent skin infections and eye issues, and every Labrador retriever that can […]

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Protecting Your Pet from Heartworm Disease

Protecting Your Pet from Heartworm Disease

Ahhhh, summer. It’s time for pool days, barbecues, and bonfires. On the not-so-fun side, it’s also peak mosquito season. You may think that their perpetual fur coats would protect dogs and cats from these blood-sucking parasites, but mosquitoes are relentless and are easily able to find their way to your pet’s skin. Mosquitoes can pass […]

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Protecting Your Pet from Fleas and Ticks

Protecting Your Pet from Fleas and Ticks

With summer heating up, flea and tick season is in full swing. More than just a nuisance, these parasites are always looking for their next meal (your pet’s blood!), and they can transmit diseases to animals and humans. Here’s how to protect your pet from these bloodsuckers this summer.   FLEAS What fleas look like […]

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Dangers of Antifreeze

Dangers of Antifreeze

What is antifreeze? You’re likely familiar with antifreeze as anyone with a car has either used it or had it used. It’s an engine coolant that is added to your car’s radiator water to keep it from boiling over on hotter days and freezing on very cold days. But what you may not know is […]

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Anesthesia in Pet Dental Procedures

Anesthesia in Pet Dental Procedures

There may be times when it is necessary for your pet to undergo some form of dental procedure. This could be something minor, such as a professional clean, or more invasive treatment, like an extraction. Whatever the reason for your pet needing a dental procedure, there is a strong chance that it will need to […]

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Importance of Pet Dental Care

Importance of Pet Dental Care

Most of us are raised knowing the importance of brushing our teeth and visiting our dentist to ensure that we have healthy teeth. Nevertheless, unless you are an experienced pet owner, you probably don’t realise that outstanding dental health is just as important for your furbaby. Teeth are essential tools for your pet Unlike us, your pet […]

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How To Prevent Diabetes In Dogs

How To Prevent Diabetes In Dogs

Diabetes is a serious condition that affects the sufferer’s ability to regulate their blood sugar levels. When blood sugar levels are not controlled, the patient can become very unwell very quickly, suffering from a range of symptoms from shakiness and nausea to losing consciousness. This is known as hypoglycemia, and medical intervention is almost always […]

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Preventing Constipation in Dogs

Preventing Constipation in Dogs

Digestion is a natural process that affects all living creatures. While different animals may have varying digestive processes, they all share the same goal – to absorb nutrients from the food consumed and to expel waste from the body. Constipation is a naturally occurring problem within the digestive process, and one that can affect humans and animals […]

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When to Take Your Pet in for a Veterinary Emergency

When to Take Your Pet in for a Veterinary Emergency

Until you have had the opportunity to welcome a pet into your home, it is easy to underestimate quite how quickly they become an important part of your family. Unfortunately, our furry family members lack the ability to be able to communicate with us in a fast and efficient way. While this doesn’t post too much of […]

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Tips for Choosing Healthy Puppy Food

Tips for Choosing Healthy Puppy Food

There are two main components that can help your puppy to live a long and healthy life – exercise and diet. While regular exercise is pretty self- explanatory, ensuring that your precious pup receives the right nutrition can be a little trickier. With dozens of different brands and multiple types of puppy food to choose […]

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