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Our furry, four-legged canine friends have two extra limbs that are prone to stress, strain, and injury. While us humans only have two legs to carry us around all day and bear the brunt of our weight, dogs have four legs. Dogs are also (in most cases) very active creatures, with loads of curiosity and…

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A broken bone is no laughing matter. Especially when it comes to broken bones in our four-legged canine friends. Not only are broken bones painful, it causes a huge disruption in your dog’s life, especially when it’s his leg that is broken. Think about it… dogs use their legs constantly. They use them to explore…

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It’s no surprise why so many people hate their annual flu shots – they’re uncomfortable, can be time-consuming, and unless you anticipate being around a bunch of sick people, they may seem unnecessary. However, those potentially unpleasant aspects don’t mean that people shouldn’t get vaccinations – It’s easy to understand all the benefits they offer,…

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Vaccinating your dog is an important part of being a responsible pet owner, but so is educating yourself on the care and keeping of your furry companion. While some aspects of long term care – monthly flea treatments or heartworm pills, for example – can be safely and easily taken care of at home, vaccines…

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Suspecting that your dog has ingested something poisonous is a scary time for a pet owner, but if you think your dog may have gotten into some antifreeze, it can be especially frightening. Antifreeze is extremely harmful to dogs and can cause some very serious health issues if you aren’t able to act fast. That’s…

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Can Your Cat Eat Grapes? Just like how dogs cannot eat grapes, neither can cats. Well, it’s a fuzzy (or should we say, furry?) answer. The overall, recommended response is no. A cat may eat a grape and be fine but it can be dangerous, so it’s best to avoid them in general. Thankfully, grapes…

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Chances are you have experienced food poisoning at some point in your life. If you have, it’s an unpleasant reminder to never eat spoiled food, to always properly cook your meat, and to not eat foods past their expiration dates. In other cases, food poisoning can be caused by food allergies. No matter the reason,…

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Have you ever thought about how insecticides can affect the health of your dog? Insecticides are already widely used, and as they’re becoming more relied on by consumers it’s important to understand the risks insecticides can pose to your dog. If you’re not familiar with insecticides or haven’t considered their harmful effects, here’s a guide…

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Ticks are nasty little buggers that can plague your dog no matter how many safety measures you take to try to protect him. You can find ticks almost anywhere, but they seem more prevalent in wooded areas, especially during the warmer months of summer and spring, as well as the fall season. They are less…

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Like dogs, cats are curious creatures. Though they can be a lot more aloof and standoffish than dogs, they will still investigate anything new they find in their environment. When they investigate something new, they might try to play with it, or even bite it or lick it. If it’s something that smells or tastes…

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