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  • Medical Benefits of Regular Home Grooming for Cats
    Category: Newsletter Library, Cats

    The condition of your cat’s coat and skin is an important feline health indicator. Healthy coats are shiny and smooth, and healthy skin will be supple and clear. While nutrition and health status will influence a cat’s appearance, regular grooming also has an impact. At-home grooming care, including

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  • Medication Tips For Your Pet
    Category: Newsletter Library

    Do you have trouble giving your pets their medications? These tips may help.

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  • Microchipping Your Pet
    Category: Newsletter Library, Tips for Pet Owners

    Each year, nearly 8 million animals end up in local shelters. Of those 8 million pets, data shows that less than 20 percent of lost dogs and less than 2 percent of missing cats are ever returned to their original owners. Thankfully, there are some useful tools available to help pet owners who have lost

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  • Mistakes to Avoid as a Cat Owner
    Category: Newsletter Library

    Do you make any of these common mistakes with your cat?

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  • Mites
    Category: Pet Health, Pests and Parasites

    There are many types of mites that infect dogs, cats, and other animals. Mites are microscopic arthropod parasites that, for the most part, infect the skin or mucous membranes. Mites can even be present on birds and reptiles. The most common mites that infect dogs and cats are ear mites, Demodex, scabies,

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  • Most Common Digestive Issues in Dogs and How to Relieve Them
    Category: Newsletter Library, Nutrition & Food

    Do you know which digestive issues are most common in dogs?

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  • Multiple Pets Benefit Families
    Category: Newsletter Library, Tips for Pet Owners

    Just like humans, furry family members need to have company, playmates and social interactions to be happy. Sometimes it's hard to remember that our family pets are animals first and family second. We typically look at the benefits of pets in homes from the standpoint of work and expense involved.

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  • My Cat Grooms Excessively — Is Something Wrong?
    Category: Newsletter Library, Cats

    It is normal for cats to groom themselves throughout the day. In fact, cats may spend up to one half of each day grooming themselves. For this reason, you may not even notice if your cat starts to groom himself or herself excessively. Nonetheless, if your cat constantly licks himself or herself or is

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  • Nail Trimming Do's and Don'ts
    Category: Newsletter Library, Tips for Pet Owners

    Is pet nail trimming a hectic experience at your house? These tips can make the process a little easier.

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  • National Heartworm Awareness Month Focuses Attention on a Potentially Deadly Disease
    Category: Newsletter Library, Keeping Pets Healthy

    Heartworm disease can have a devastating effect on your pet's health. National Heartworm Awareness Month, observed annually in April, reminds pet owners about the health dangers this preventable disease poses for pets. What Are Heartworms? Thin, white heartworms look like cooked pieces of spaghetti.

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  • Natural Stress Relief for Pets
    Category: Newsletter Library, Keeping Pets Healthy

    One of the most common complaints from pet owners is that their pets are destructive or disruptive when they are left alone. Dogs may bark, howl, chew, dig, defecate or urinate. Although these behaviors are often a sign that dogs need to be housebroken or crate trained, they can also indicate that a

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  • New Pet? 7 Questions to Ask Your Family Veterinarian
    Category: Newsletter Library, Tips for Pet Owners

    Your new family member may be furry with whiskers and a tail, or have scales, hooves or even wings. If you're the proud new owner of a new pet, chances are you'll have best results integrating your new pet into your family when you include a veterinarian on your team. "Having a new pet isn't like having

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  • New Pets Help Families in a Changing World
    Category: Newsletter Library, Tips for Pet Owners

    There is no doubt that we find the little round heads and big eyes of young puppies and kittens irresistible. Millions of new pets find their ways into our hearts and homes each year. Studies show pets are a very positive addition to families or singles and even empty nesters! Pets relieve stress, add

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  • New Uses for Animal DNA
    Category: Newsletter Library, Newsletter Archive, Unbelievable Pets

    Advances in science have enabled the decoding of several animals' DNA. Knowing the genome of a species has enabled medical professionals to detect some diseases that have a genetic basis. But it also has other uses, even in the criminal justice system. The Veterinary Genetics Laboratory Forensic Unit

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  • Newts
    Category: Choosing Your Pet, Exotics, Amphibians

    Are you considering getting a pet newt? Newts may not be the most obvious choice for a pet, but as many veterinarians can tell you, newts are the smart pet choice for a variety of compelling reasons. Newts are sentient creatures; that is, they are self-aware and capable of forming bonds with humans.

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  • Nothing Heartwarming about Heartworm
    Category: Newsletter Library, Recognizing Illness

    Heartworm is a long, string-like parasitic worm that has the scientific name Dirofilaria immitis. It earns its common name by living in the host’s heart, lungs, and blood vessels. Heartworm can cause severe lung disease, heart failure, organ damage, and death. It is transmitted only through mosquitoes

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  • November Newsletter: What Causes Cataracts in Cats and How Are They Treated?

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  • November Newsletter: How to Celebrate National Senior Pet Month

    Don't have plans for National Senior Pet Month yet? Try these suggestions. ...

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  • October Newsletter: The Importance of Daily Dog Walks

    This simple form of exercise could make your dog one happy pup. ...

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  • October Newsletter: How to Care for Your Pets When They Are Teething

    Wondering what you can do to help your teething pet? ...

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  • September Newsletter: The Importance of Core Vaccines for Dogs

    Could core vaccines help your dog avoid serious illness or death? ...

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  • September Newsletter: Dry Food vs. Wet Food: Which is Better for Your Cat?

    Should you buy dry food for your cat or is wet food better? ...

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  • Does Your Cat Have a Grooming Problem?

    Noticed a sudden change in your cat's grooming habits? Over- or under-grooming can be a sign of trouble. ...

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  • August Newsletter: How Spaying or Neutering Your Pet Can Prevent Health Problems

    Do you know how spaying and neutering can protect your pet's health? ...

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  • August Newsletter: How Your Veterinarian Can Help with Pet Separation Anxiety

    Does your pet hate being alone? A visit to the veterinarian could help. ...

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  • July Newsletter: The Benefits of Daycare Services for Your Pet

    Is daycare right for your pet? ...

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