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How to Tell If Your
Cat Is in Pain
Even though house cats have been domesticated for 10,000 years, their instincts still tell them to hide their vulnerabilities. Cats are stoic. This trait can make it hard to know when they're in pain. Your cat may experience pain for many reasons: joint issues,...
Car Safety for Dogs
Why You Need a Pet Seatbelt
We’ve all smiled upon seeing a dog’s happy face leaning out the car window and enjoying the breeze. But this is actually a dangerous move. You wouldn’t want your beloved companion to become a projectile in a car accident. Yet, 70% of us drive pets around town without...
Keeping Your Cat Safe
On Car Rides
Make the cat carrier a calm and happy place. Car safety begins before you hit the road for your summer vacation. Goodheart recommends against free roaming felines when you hit the road. Wandering cats can be a distraction. A collision could throw the cat from your...
How to Store Pet
Food Properly and Avoid Waste
Dr Beth Spencer recommends storing dog and cat food in its original packaging, on a pantry shelf.You’ve done your research and chosen the best food for your cat and dog. Avoid these 3 mistakes once you get home. Don't decant food into new canisters, which could...
How to Introduce
Your Cat to a New Baby
Dr Penn Chinudomsub when she was with her cat named JJ. Cats can get along with newborns and kids if you plan ahead and use these tips.Bringing a new baby into the home can be exciting but could also mean extra stress on your pets. Cats, fairly or unfairly, can be a...
Introducing Your Dog to a Newborn
Tips for a Smooth Transition
A few easy steps can relieve your dog’s anxiety when you bring home a new baby, creating lasting friendships between your furry and human kids. Photo credit: Family PupzFor many of us, our dog was our first child. If you’re about to have a baby, congratulations! A...
Your Dog’s Real Age
What New Research Reveals
Our docs can offer advice on habits that promote a long, happy, healthy lifeNew research shows that dogs age in spurts as their DNA changes. Dogs still age faster than humans. However, they don’t age in a straight line like previously believed. As dogs age, their...
Why Dogs Hump
More Than Just a Behavior Issue
Male and female dogs hump buddies due to sexual instinct, to play, or to command control. Call us if this has become a habit for your pet.Is there anything more awkward than your dog humping another dog at the park? Perhaps sniffing a guest’s groin. But we’re here to...
Why Non-Anesthetic
Pet Dental Cleanings Are Risky
Cats and dogs won't sit still for a dental cleaning. Anesthesia is the only way a vet can remove disease-causing bacteria from your pet’s teeth and gums.Recently, we’ve seen non-anesthetic dental procedures promoted for pets. Don’t believe the hype. These providers...