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Aug 07 2014

August 15 is Check the Chip Day

A study published in 2009 reported that pets arriving at a shelter with microchip identification are much more likely to make it home again. …
Jul 24 2014

Tips for Camping With Your Dog

While not all dogs are cut out for it, camping can be a fun activity you can enjoy with your dog if you’re both the outdoorsy-type. If you think your dog would be up for it, there are things you can…
Jul 17 2014

Summer Heat Stroke and Dogs

Summer temperatures are soaring! Even the short walk from the veterinary clinic to my car makes me hot enough to need a cool drink of water. Just imagine how the dogs staying outdoors during the…
Jul 10 2014

Cats and Dogs Can Chill Out with These Cool Treats

It’s important to remember that treats should not provide more than five to 10% of your pet’s daily calories. They are not complete and balanced, meaning they can throw off the ratios of nutrients…
Jun 26 2014

Leaving Dogs in Cars is Not Cool

It hasn’t even officially been summer for a week, and already the reports of dogs being left in hot cars are dominating the news. It doesn’t have to be sweltering out for temperatures inside a…
Jun 05 2014

June is Adopt a Cat Month!

With the flood of spring kittens, shelters and rescues are overflowing with homeless cats and kittens. To raise awareness, June is Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat-Month at the ASPCA, and the American Humane…
May 29 2014

Emergency Preparedness for your Pets

When it comes to Emergency Preparedness, you can’t be too careful. Most of us know we need to have a 72-hour emergency kit to care for our families in an emergency – but don’t forget to include…