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How to Keep Your Dog Happy on Crate Rest
By Kristen Seymour, April 10, 2017If you were told you needed to be on bed rest for the next few weeks to allow an injury to properly heal, you probably wouldn't be thrilled, but you'd understand the reason for it — and, most likely,… Full Article ›
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How to Collect a Urine Sample From Your Pet
By Dr. Mary Fuller DVM, March 28, 2017From a single urine sample, your veterinarian can learn a lot of information about the health of your pet’s kidneys and urinary tract, as well as other organs such as the liver and pancreas. There… Full Article ›
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Does Your Pet Have a Fever? Here's How to Know — and What to Do About It If He Does
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, March 13, 2017Remember when you would feel sick and your mom would place her hand on your forehead to see if you had a fever? It’s not as easy to do that with pets, thanks to their fur coats. But knowing if your… Full Article ›
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Clever Hacks for Tackling Pet Hair
By Laura Cross, March 6, 2017Spring shedding season just so happens to occur during spring cleaning season. For many of you (like our German Shepherd owners out there), sweeping up clumps of pet fur can seem like a losing… Full Article ›
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Why Your Dog Has Bad Breath and How to Help Fix It
February 28, 2017Even the most affectionate dog owners would probably admit that their dogs' bad breath makes receiving those slobbery kisses less than desirable. But bad breath is more than just an… Full Article ›
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5 Ways to Freshen Up Your Pet's Dental Health
By Laura Cross, February 7, 2017Are your pet’s pearly whites more yellow-brown in color? Does his breath make you plug your nose? We wouldn’t be surprised if many of you answered yes and yes. By the time they're 3 years old, most… Full Article ›
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5 Ways to Help Keep Your Dog's Teeth and Gums Healthy
February 6, 2017You brush your own teeth every day, right? And you get regular dental cleanings, don’t you? We’re not here to judge your oral hygiene, but we have a feeling your dog’s teeth and gums don’t get the… Full Article ›
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Easy Solutions to Difficult Dog Care Problems
February 1, 2017We’ve all been there: Our dogs are perfect angels… right up until the moment the bath faucet turns on or the pills come out of the medicine cabinet. That’s why we’re here with tried-and-true… Full Article ›
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Step-by-Step Guide to Giving Medicine to Your Dog
January 27, 2017Administering medication: Many dog owners dread doing it as much as their canines dread being on the receiving end of it — and it's even worse when the medicine comes in the form of a pill, tablet or… Full Article ›
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Video: Are You Brushing Your Dog's Teeth the Right Way?
By Dr. Beth Thompson VMD, January 26, 2017By the time your dog is 3 years old, there’s a good chance he’ll have some degree of dental disease. If left untreated, the bacteria that build up in your dog’s mouth can spread into his… Full Article ›
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Putting the Treat into Treatment: Getting Medicine Into Pets Effectively but Kindly
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, November 14, 2016We love our pets and we will do anything for them — including giving them medication when they need it. But if you've ever tried to put drops in a squirmy dog's ears or get a finicky cat to take a… Full Article ›
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How to Handle Home Healthcare for Cats Without Making Them Hate You (a Vet's View)
By Dr. Patty Khuly VMD , October 11, 2016Ever try to bathe a cat? Then you probably subscribe to the belief championed by one of my favorite colleagues, “Hell hath no fury like a well-motivated feline.”Never have truer words… Full Article ›