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Oct 14 2014

Brushing your pet

As pet owners, we like to talk about how much we hate pet hair – particularly on our clothes and in our food. But the reality is, our pets’ coats are one of the things we love about them. The…
Dec 06 2013

Winter Pet Care: Honey, it’s cold outside!

With winter here, many parts of the country will experience weather conditions that are "not fit for man nor beast." Many pets resist going outdoors into the cold, wet weather, but despite these…
Nov 29 2013

What You Should Know About Obesity in Dogs

Obesity in dogs is a growing concern in North America and it can lead to several diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease and arthritis. As you take time to give thanks and gather with friends and…
Nov 08 2013

November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month!

If you’re thinking of adopting a pet from your local animal shelter, we’d like to start by thanking you. And in the spirit of Adopt a Senior Pet Month, we’d like to ask you to consider some of…
Aug 30 2013

5 Pet Care Tips for Fall

It’s hard to believe that summer is coming to a rapid end. The silver lining? With the return to school we can look forward to enjoying fall weather with our pets. There are undeniable benefits to…
Jul 31 2013

Tips for Preventing Ticks on Your Dog

It seems impossible to find a "tick-free" region these days. Ticks are becoming common in areas of the USA and Canada that were once relatively safe. Because of the prevalence of these little…
Jun 28 2013

Heat stroke alert for all pets!

Last week a South Carolina veterinary practice was alarmed by a situation involving heat stroke. A local dog had been left outside too long, in 90+ degree temperatures and extreme humidity. The…