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Understanding Cranial Cruciate Ligament Tears in Pets When we witness athletes in a sporting event collapsing and grasping their knee, it's no surprise that we cringe. We know that they have most likely experienced a tear in their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), a...

Spot, Treat, and Prevent Hot Spots in Pets When your beloved pet starts scratching incessantly and displaying signs of discomfort, it's crucial to identify and address the issue promptly. One common problem that can afflict pets is hot spots—painful and inflamed sores...

Tips and Tricks to Prevent Dog Bites As a dog owner, it's important to learn how to prevent and handle dog bites. Although you can't completely shield your pet from other animals, there are steps you can take to reduce the chances of a bite happening in stressful or...

5 Common Pet Soft Tissue Surgeries Many pets require various surgeries, including both routine elective procedures like spaying or neutering and essential operations to save their lives. Soft tissue and some orthopedic surgeries are typically done in general...

What To Do When Struggling With Pet Loss   It can be as difficult to lose a pet as it is to lose a family member or friend. Pets are valued members of the family and play an important role in our lives. When your pet dies, it can be extremely difficult to process...

How To Keep Your Dog Safe During Walks   Celebrate Take a Walk in the Park Day with your pup, but don’t let hazards ruin the day. Keep an eye out for the following issues when walking your four-legged friend.   #1: Other dogs Running across another dog could...

How Dental Disease Affects Your Senior Pet’s Overall Health As your furry pal ages, they are faced with many health changes. Their vision dims, their hearing becomes muffled, and their gait becomes unsteady. They also are likely to suffer from pet dental disease,...

3 Signs It’s Time for the First Pet Dental Cleaning Every pet is different, and so is the time frame in which they need their teeth cleaned. However, here are three signs that mean your four-legged friend would benefit from a professional pet dental cleaning. #1: Your...

How Much Daily Exercise Does My Pet Need? While all pets need exercise every day, the amount each cat or dog requires varies. Follow the guidelines below to create a general exercise plan, and take into account your pet’s age, breed, and health for a personalized...

My Dog Is Coughing: Do They Have the Flu? Cough, cough, cough. Hearing your pooch sound like they’re hacking up a lung not long after you had the flu may make you wonder if they contracted your illness. While your dog certainly can become sick with a respiratory...