Vaccines help our pets to stay healthy. They prevent many diseases from infecting our animals and they reduce the severity of other diseases. The benefits of having your pet vaccinated far outway the risks. Vaccine response and vaccine reaction are two terms that are often misunderstood when it comes to immunizations. In this article, we …
Having your pet’s medical records is very important. Just like with humans these records give your medical provider important information. Your vet needs to know what vaccines or treatments your pet has received as well as prescriptions and any emergency treatments. As your pet’s parent it’s essential you have these records on hand. What Are …
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Spring is coming and that means fleas and ticks are emerging. Fleas and ticks carry a number of diseases that affect both our pets and us. It’s important to prevent them before they become a problem. Zoonoses A zoonotic disease is one that goes from an animal to a human. This includes vector species like …
Knowing how to clean your pet’s ears is very important. Animals can develop ear infections just like humans. In addition, things in the environment such as pollen and dirt can aggravate their ears. Why Clean Your Pets Ears? Ears are a part of the body that needs regular care. In both dogs and cats the …
Part of being a dog or cat owner is making sure your pet gets regular health care. Just like human’s dogs and cats may need regular nail trimming. You will want to check your pet’s nails every couple of weeks to see if they need a trim. Nails that are too long can cause health …
Training your dog is one of the most important things you can do. Whether you have a new puppy or an older dog from the animal shelter it is important that your dog listens to you. Why Train Your Dog Think of your dog as you would a child. There are important life skills that …