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Travel Tips for Pets
How to Prepare for the Road
3 min read “Toby is a well-traveled terrier,” says Codee, a Veterinary Care Professional. “He enjoys road trips and long car rides. When I first adopted Toby, I taught him to stay put in his car seat that is attached to the back seat of the car. It has a safety strap...
Why Dental X-Rays Are Essential
For Pet Health
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New Year’s Resolutions
From Your Pet’s Perspective
Read: 1.5 min It’s us—Juniper & Raja. You might have seen us on the Goodheart magnet. We’re Goodheart pets and official mascots. 😊 We’ve noticed this time each year that you make a list of ways to improve your life. It seems like a great idea! On behalf of your...
How to Pet-Proof Your
Holiday Decorations
1 min read Decorated Christmas trees and a fully lit menorah or kinara are showstoppers. Ornaments, lights, and seasonal scents add to the festive feeling of the season. They also seem like shiny new playthings to your curious pet. When decorating your home for the...
Thanksgiving Foods
That Are Safe for Pets
1 min read Charlie Brown always shared Thanksgiving with Snoopy. If you plan carefully, your pets can join in on the holiday too. Some human foods are unsafe for pets. Yet, plain ingredients (or single ingredients) are fine. Avoid a Thanksgiving trip to the ER with...
Annual Lab Tests
That Help Your Pet Thrive
1.5 min read Routine labs on Kevin, an 8-year-old Pekingese Mix, revealed a high white blood cell count. Dr Cassie Jensen tested him to find out why this was elevated and found an often life-threatening tumor on his adrenal gland. We removed it and his blood levels...
How to Cope With the Loss of a Pet
2min read Sean’s older cat Gracie limped with pain. She began to bump into walls and urinate in the living room. Then, when Sean’s younger cat began to groom Gracie, he realized it was time to prepare for her death. Our cats and dogs are family, so it’s...
6 Common Signs of
Pet Allergies
2 min read Four-year-old Odin suffers from allergies triggered by chicken (note: food allergies are the rarest kinds of dog allergies) and the environment. His mom, Hospital Manager Christine Dolce, says Odin’s itchiness gets in the way of his life. “He stops playing...
Year-Round
Pet Allergy Management Tips
1 min read Allergens are small particles that our bodies might react to. Allergens enter a pet’s body through their skin, ears, and nose. Dogs can suffer from allergies all year long. Year-round triggers include: -Environmental elements: grass, cedar, mold, pollen....