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Dog socialization tips

7 Tips for Dog Socialization

Is your dog shy or afraid of strangers? Do they get easily intimidated or even fearful and aggressive around other dogs? If any of this sounds like your situation, then you may need to work...
Trimming a dog's dew claw

6 Tips for Trimming Your Dog’s Dew Claw

Did you know your dog has something called a dew claw? Have you ever heard of this part of your dog’s body before? Do you know how to trim and maintain it? The dew claw...
Symptoms of hookworm in dogs

6 Symptoms of Hookworm in Dogs

Have you ever heard of hookworm? What is hookworm, anyway? Is it really a worm? Hookworm is a parasite that is also a type of worm, and it can infest dogs’ bodies easily under the...
Importance of goldendoodle grooming

5 Reasons Why Goldendoodle Grooming is Important

Do you have a goldendoodle? Or are you thinking of adopting one of these popular dogs? Goldendoodles are technically a mixed breed—not an officially recognized breed of their own—but they have seen a recent surge...
Antifreeze Poisoning in Dogs

Signs of Antifreeze Poisoning in Dogs

One of the worries that veterinarians and pet parents need to be aware of, especially in the winter is the risk of antifreeze poisoning.  Have you ever heard of dogs suffering from antifreeze poisoning? Antifreeze...
Cat Heart Failure

Signs and Symptoms of Cat Heart Failure: What to Look Out For

It is important to realize that age is not a disease, however, as our pets age we must be more aware of potential diseases that can arise as our pets get older.  For instance, if...
Puppy Teething

How to Deal with Puppy Teething

Do you have a young puppy? Has he reached the teething stage? Puppy teething can be a difficult time for both puppies and human family members alike, and it’s a stressful time to be a...
Dog Dandruff

6 Ways to Help Prevent Dog Dandruff

Does your dog have dandruff? Are you looking for ways to help alleviate his itching and cut down on the flakes in his fur at the same time? Naturally, we all want our pets to...
Dog Itchy Paws

What Causes Itchy Dog Paws?

Dogs, like people, itch or scratch themselves from time to time.  Most times this is normal behavior.  You may find yourself wondering if your dog is itchy? Does your dog seem to be biting, licking,...
Frostbite In Cats

Ways to Prevent Frostbite in Cats

Given the extreme cold weather most of the country has experienced, pet parents need to be especially aware of the risks of exposure in extreme temperatures.  For cat parents, it is especially important to realize...
lump on my dog's leg

There’s a Lump on My Dog’s Leg, What Does it Mean?

Pets are beloved members of our family and though they rarely complain about anything, we often discover that lump or bump that we never noticed before and tend to have a sense of dread.  It’s...
Cat kneading

What is Cat Kneading, and Why Do They Do It?

Have you ever seen your cat kneading? Some people refer to this behavior as “catting” or “making biscuits,” but these terms all mean the same thing. All cats knead at some point, but why do...