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Summer Cooling Products for Pets
When the temperatures soar, pet owners need to take steps to keep their pets cool. The summer months can be uncomfortable—even dangerous—for pets as well as their people. Use these expert tips to keep your pets cool and safe this summer season. Hydration Every Day & All Day July is Hydration Awareness month. Your dog's body will [...] Watch Video
Back-to-Work Preparedness for Pandemic Pets
Both dogs and cats are creatures of habit. If you’ve been at home with them during the pandemic, they have gotten use to having you around all day. Before going back to work, a gentle transition can help establish a routine that is critical for their well-being and long-term happiness. Start slow Introduce the new [...] Watch Video
Gearing Up For Summer
Summer adventures become even more fun for dogs when they have the proper gear. Whether you’re planning a staycation or a more intense excursion this summer, check out some of the season’s best finds. Sun Protection With summertime sun, it’s not only time to start upping your sun protection game, but your pet’s too. For [...] Listen to Audio
Challenging Times Dictate Adjustments: Veterinarians Must Focus On What Matters Most
To say that COVID-19 has changed our personal lifestyles over the past month is an understatement. The coronavirus pandemic has caused us to shelter at home, and of course avoid time with friends at social events, entertainment venues, restaurants and even church. Sure, we may have video and streaming services, take-outs from our surviving restaurants […]
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Careful Use of Cleaning Products Around Pets
To help slow the spread of COVID-19, many people have started working from home, and schools and colleges have transitioned to distance learning. With heightened awareness that the virus can be transmitted by touching contaminated objects, some individuals have also started sanitizing their homes as a preventive measure. However, some of these sanitary products can […]
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Caring for Our Senior Dogs: How to Help Manage Muscle Atrophy
As a pet owner, it’s extremely difficult to see your dog suffer. So when your dog’s muscles begin to decline, simple tasks such as walking up the stairs, become difficult, it’s important to get your furry best friend the help he needs. Muscle atrophy is a type of muscle loss where your muscles start to […]
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Pet-Friendly New Orleans
Why is New Orleans such a great pet-friendly city? New Orleans is full of dog-lovers and offers activities for the whole family, two and four-legged alike. The city’s walkability provides the perfect setting for your dog to get exercise while the family is able to visit famous landmarks, like Jackson Square and the riverfront. All […]
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Pet Dental Care Made Easy
Did you know that most dogs suffer from periodontal disease by the time they are three and cats by the time they are four? As February is National Pet Dental Health Month, it is important to note that less than only 4% of dog and cat owners brush their pet’s teeth on a daily basis […]
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Dog Aging Project
Thank you so much for hosting me on The Pet Buzz! I am really excited to share with you about the largest dog science project ever endeavored, the Dog Aging Project. We are enrolling tens of thousands of companion dogs throughout the United States into our longitudinal study. This will allow us to closely monitor […]
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Creating a Pet Health & Wellness Plan
It’s that time of year where we wish friends and family a “Happy New Year!”. The same time that we often make resolutions regarding our health and fitness. While I am not qualified to help you develop your own health resolutions, I would love to share some information that can help you plan for your […]
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