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Fluffy’s New Year’s Resolutions

January 1, 2020

Happy New Year! Are you ringing in 2020 with a kitty by your side or on your lap? Your furball won’t purrticularly care what the calendar says, but that doesn’t … Read More »

Posted in Behavior, Cat Care Tagged cat care tips, cat health, cat napping habits, cat naps, cat ownership, cat quirks, cat resolution ideas, cat resolutions, cat sleeping, cat sunbathing, funny cats, New Year's Resolutions for cats, quirky cats, silly cat, vet Roanoke VA, vet Salem VA, veterinary care for cats
Leaving Your Dog Home Alone

September 1, 2019

Dogs are very faithful. Given the choice, Fido would happily stay by your side 24/7. However, your pooch can’t go everywhere with you. There are some things you can do … Read More »

Posted in Dog Care, General Care Tagged dog care, dog care tips, dog daycare, dog hazards, dog proofing, dog routine, dog safety, dog toys, how to entertain your dog, keeping dog entertained, leave dog home alone, leaving dog at home, leaving dog home alone, vet Roanoke VA, vet Salem VA
Microchipping Your Pet

May 1, 2019

May is Check The Chip Month! If your pet hasn’t been microchipped, we strongly recommend getting this done right away. This simple device has reunited thousands of lost pets with … Read More »

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New Year’s Resolutions Inspired By Dogs

January 1, 2019

Happy New Year! Are you setting resolutions for this year? If so, why not include your pup? Actually, Fido can be a great source of inspiration when it comes to … Read More »

Posted in Dog Care, General Care Tagged canine behavior, canine behaviors, dog adventures, dog behavior, dog behaviors, dog exercise, dog loyalty, dog nap, dog park, dog play, dog playtime, dog resolutions, dog sleep, exercise for dogs, exercising your dog, loyalty of dogs, New Year’s resolutions for dogs, vet Roanoke VA, vet Salem VA
Everything You Need to Know About Hairballs

September 1, 2018

Do you own a cat? If so, you’ve probably dealt with a hairball or two in your time. It’s a part of life for most cats and their owners, but … Read More »

Posted in Cat Care, General Care, General Health Tagged brushing your cat, cat coughing up hairball, cat diet, cat hairball tips, cat hairballs, cat nutrition, cat vomit, cat vomiting, feline diet, feline hairballs, feline nutrition, hairball production in cats, hairballs in cats, how to lessen hairballs, how to minimize hairballs, vet Roanoke VA, vet Salem VA
All About Catnip

May 1, 2018

It’s your feline friend’s favorite indulgence—you’ve probably heard of catnip, but how much do you know about this fascinating aspect of our cats’ lives? Here, your Salem, VA veterinarian answers … Read More »

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Walk Your Dog Month

January 1, 2018

Happy New Year! January 1st is of course most widely known as the start of a new year, but for those of us in the pet care industry, it also … Read More »

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Does Your Dog Have Allergies?

September 1, 2017

Did you know that dogs can get allergies, just like people can? Man’s Best Friend can be allergic to a wide variety of substances, and can develop those allergies at … Read More »

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Tips for Playing With Your Dog

Jan 15

Does your dog sometimes run up to you holding his favorite toy? According to the doggy rulebook, this is the proper way for Fido to officially request playtime. Indulge these … Read More »
Fluffy’s New Year’s Resolutions

Jan 01

Happy New Year! Are you ringing in 2020 with a kitty by your side or on your lap? Your furball won’t purrticularly care what the calendar says, but that doesn’t … Read More »
Holiday Hazards for Pets

Dec 15

The holidays are coming up quick! This can be a dangerous time of year for our animal companions. Fluffy and Fido are both playful and curious. Those traits are cute, … Read More »