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Signs Your Pet is in Pain

Much like a pediatrician who relies on non-verbal clues to indicate a patient’s health status, veterinarians become acutely aware of both mental and physical pain by observing a dog’s body and behavior.

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Cold Weather Dogs

Cold Weather Safety for Dogs

Shifts in weather are felt more acutely by our pets who can take longer to acclimate to outdoor changes, which is why we need to help keep them safe in cold weather.

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Maintaining Pet Oral Health and Benefits of Anesthesia-Free Dentistry

Most of us know the importance of regular dental care for ourselves and our human family members. We are taught, at a young age, to brush at least twice daily, using circular strokes along the gumline to loosen debris and to floss in-between our pearly whites to clear the remnants of lunch from between the … Continued

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How To Choose the Right Dog for Your Family

Round, lean, short, tall, active, sedentary, long-haired, wiry-haired, fuzzy-faced DOGS! It’s incredible how creatures in the same species can all express so many different physical and mental characteristics, from coat maintenance requirements to activity and intelligence levels. There is not a one-size-fits-all pet; as families are unique, so are the various dog breeds and their … Continued

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Understanding Dog Lymphoma and How To Look For Canine Lymphoma Signs

At 5 years old we had to say goodbye to our beautiful Golden Retriever, Maddie.  Just short of one month of displaying signs of canine lymphoma, she passed at home with some degree of struggle and surrounded by much sadness.  At the time, I was 17 years old and didn’t possess the medical knowledge I … Continued

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Signs Your Dog Is Stressed and How To Relieve Anxiety in Your Pet

Ommmmmm…… As I sit with my legs crossed, hands to the heavens, and eyes closed, I can almost feel myself becoming one with the universe.  It is no secret that regular exercise and breathing deeply helps the body release natural feel-good chemicals. Which, in turn, can promote a better night’s sleep and sharper thinking.  Physiologically, … Continued

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