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Keeping Fido Cool

June 15, 2020

Summer is officially here! (Well, as of this weekend.) This may very well be Fido’s favorite time of year! He gets to run and play in the sun, sniff all … Read More »

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Walk Your Dog Day

February 15, 2020

Did you know that February 22nd is officially Walk Your Dog Day? We know, Fido would probably insist that every day should be Walk Your Dog Day … and he … Read More »

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6 Things to Do With Fido This Fall

October 15, 2019

Autumn is finally here! The weather is cooling off, and we’re able to enjoy that beautiful scenery while enjoying yummy seasonal treats. This may very well be Fido’s favorite time … Read More »

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Dog Party Day

June 15, 2019

Dog owners, put a paw print on your calendar for June 21st: it’s Dog Party Day! Although Fido loves and adores his human ‘pack,’ he does also benefit from spending … Read More »

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Keeping a Senior Cat Purring

February 15, 2019

As your kitty ages, she’ll slow down and her needs will change a bit. Your pet will still need good food, a clean litterbox, regular veterinary care and lots of … Read More »

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8 Ways to Beat Litterbox Odors

October 15, 2018

Cats have a way of making our houses into homes. However, Fluffy’s purrsonal powder room won’t really do much for your décor. It can also get, well, pretty smelly. We … Read More »

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Summer Care for Dogs

June 15, 2018

Summer is (almost) officially here! As the temperatures rise, you may need to make some changes to your canine buddy’s care regimen. Hot weather can be pretty tough on Fido! … Read More »

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Signs of Illness in Cats

February 15, 2018

Kitties are very charismatic and personable, and have a way of wrapping their human pals around their paws. Fluffy will definitely let you know if she is hungry, or wants … Read More »

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Obesity In Cats

October 15, 2017

Did you know that over half of domestic cats are overweight or obese? While chubby kitties may be cute, they are unfortunately at risk of developing some very serious health … Read More »

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Tips for Brushing Your Cat

Sep 15

Did you know that cats spend as much as a third of the time they’re actually awake grooming themselves? Kitties are quite diligent about keeping up on their grooming needs. … Read More »
Signs of Pain in Dogs

Sep 01

September is Animal Pain Awareness Month. This is definitely one topic that we want to help shed light on. Our canine companions can’t tell us when they aren’t feeling well. … Read More »
5 Things to Teach Your Puppy

Aug 15

Have you recently adopted a puppy? Congratulations! It’s always fun and exciting to welcome a new pet into your household. We probably don’t have to tell you that you’ll experience … Read More »