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    5 Reasons Zoos And Aquariums Are Important

    Posted on June 16, 2022 by Ricardi Louis
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    June is National Zoo and Aquarium Month! Zoos and aquariums may have their issues, but at the end of the day, they do serve some crucial purposes. A local vet lists some of them below. Protecting Endangered Species One of … Read More »

    Posted in General Care

    Social Petworking Month

    Posted on June 2, 2022 by Ricardi Louis
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    Did you know that June is Social Petworking Month? One of the best things about the rise of the internet, at least in our opinion, is the endless supply of funny animal videos and cute pet pictures we can find … Read More »

    Posted in Cat Care, Dog Care, General Care

    Is Fostering Pets Right For You?

    Posted on May 17, 2022 by Ricardi Louis
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    May is National Foster Care Month! Many of our furry patients are former fosters, or foster fails. Fostering fills a crucial gap for pets that need growth, healing, training, and/or socialization before they can be put up for adoption. If … Read More »

    Posted in Cat Care, Dog Care, General Care

    Cat Care 101: Fluffy’s Basic Needs

    Posted on May 2, 2022 by Ricardi Louis
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    Cats are extremely popular pets. One reason for that is because they are very easy keepers. In fact, out of all of the animals we’ve domesticated, Fluffy may very well be the most independent. That doesn’t mean your kitty is … Read More »

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    How to Tell If Your Cat Is Stressed-Out

    Posted on April 15, 2022 by Ricardi Louis
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    Cats do a really good job at hiding that they’re sick or injured. The same goes for when your cat is stressed. Like people, stress isn’t good for cats and chronic stress can even suppress your Kitty’s immune system response, … Read More »

    Posted in Cat Care, General Care

    Dog Bite Prevention Tips

    Posted on April 1, 2022 by Ricardi Louis
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    Dog Bite Prevention Week starts April 10th. This is a very important topic! According to the CDC, there are about 4.5 million dog bites in the US every year. That works out to about 1 out of every 73 people! … Read More »

    Posted in Dog Care, General Care

    5 Foods You Should Never Feed Your Dog

    Posted on March 15, 2022 by Ricardi Louis
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    As dog-lovers, who among us hasn’t given in to throwing Fido a scrap or two when we’re eating? Those big watery eyes are hard to say no to, but sometimes it’s necessary. Some foods just aren’t good for dogs and … Read More »

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    Do’s And Don’ts of Giving Your Cat Flea Control

    Posted on March 1, 2022 by Ricardi Louis
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    Is your feline pal itching? Uh oh: Fluffy may have fleas. Fleas can not only make pets miserably itchy, they can also cause dangerous health issues, such as anemia; can carry tapeworms and other parasites; and can spread disease. Keeping … Read More »

    Posted in Cat Care, General Care

    Cute Cat Breeds You Probably Never Heard Of

    Posted on February 15, 2022 by Ricardi Louis
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    Did you know that there are a few organizations dedicated to cat breeds? Interestingly, they differ on how many breeds they recognize.The Cat Fanciers Association (CFA) allows 44, while The International Cat Association recognizes 71. They’re all pretty adorable! In … Read More »

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    February Is Dog Training Education Month

    Posted on February 1, 2022 by Ricardi Louis
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    Have you recently adopted a puppy? That’s great news! Now that your little fella has settled in, have you started to notice his penchant for chewing on things, like slippers and couch cushions? When this happens, a little dog training … Read More »

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