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Aug 21 2014
Protecting your cat from high-rise syndrome
It happens so often that veterinarians have actually given it a name – high-rise syndrome. This term refers to cats falling from heights of over two stories, often from the windows or balconies of…
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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. …
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…