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8 Signs Your Pet Might Be Depressed

By Pet Behavior, Pet Health

Are you noticing that your pet seems a bit “down” lately? If so, you might be asking yourself if pets can get depression. Well, just like humans, animals experience a wide range of emotions, including depression. However, unlike a human, your pet can’t tell you in words if something is wrong. So keep an eye out for the following eight telltale…

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Learn to Recognize the Signs of Aging in Pets

By Pet Care, Pet Health

Pets are living longer than ever due to preventative care and overall improved attention to health and wellbeing. Still, there are age-related issues that can come up and that you, as an owner, need to be aware of. Be cognizant and prepared for the following conditions and compromises that can come as your pet gets older.   Some signs that…

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Bless You! Pets and Allergies

By Pet Health

Is your pet causing allergies or sensitivities? It is not uncommon for owners to experience allergic reactions to their pet’s fur, dander, or hair. This does not mean that you need to rehome your pet, however; it could be caused by a grooming product or resolved with over-the-counter medications, in most instances. Are you allergic to your pet? Here are some…

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Your Yard May Not Be Safe From Pet Poisons

By Pet Health

You may have no idea how many things in your yard might be potential pet poisons! For example, when working in your rose garden, are you aware of what’s in the fertilizer you are using? While most fertilizers only result in minor gastrointestinal irritation if consumed by a pet, some can be fatal. Here are a few fertilizer components to watch…

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Tick Protection for Your Pet

By Pet Health

Ticks are minute parasites that are related to spiders. If you ever have the opportunity to examine one under a microscope, you will see that they are not appealing to look at! What’s more, they have the unpleasant habit of feeding on the blood of animals, including your pets. Fortunately, they can’t fly, but they make up for this by…

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CVETS Can My Pet Get Covid19

Can Pets Get COVID 19?

By Pet Health

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that cause various health problems in both people and animals. Some coronaviruses are responsible for the yearly misery of the common cold in humans, while others cause illnesses in certain animals – camels, cattle, bats. Certain coronaviruses, e.g., feline and canine coronaviruses, only infect animals and do not infect humans. So, if you have…

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Six Tips for Preparing for Pet Loss

Six Tips for Preparing for Pet Loss

By Pet Care, Pet Emergency, Pet Health

Our cherished pets are a constant source of unconditional love, companionship, and entertainment. However, there’s a big price to pay for such joy – our pets’ life spans are generally much shorter than ours. Dying is not something we like to talk about, and we find it hard to face the idea that our beloved pets won’t be around forever. To…

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Working at Home With Your Pet “Office Assistant”

By Pet Health

In the middle of the rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic, many people now find themselves working from home. You may be rejoicing at working at home with your pet, but how do you focus on work when your pet is demanding your attention? Your cat might like jumping on your keyboard, sending a string of gibberish into the report you were…

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Is YOUR Diet Healthy for your Pets?

By Pet Health

Watching what you eat? Many of today’s most popular diets feature foods that are filled with additives, like sugar-free sweeteners, that may not be safe for pets, especially dogs and cats. If you regularly eat these types of products or if you are on a diet, make sure that you are not exposing your dog or cat to food items…

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