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Fear Free Visits

Visiting the vet can be stressful for our pets. Here are some ways to help minimize fear and stress and make it a more positive experience. At Home Helping your pet feel more relaxed at the vet can begin before you even leave the house. You can start by keeping some things stocked: products such […]

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Why does my dog’s breath smell?

Bad breath (halitosis) in a dog or cat is usually because of poor dental health.  Occasionally a dog or cat may have good teeth and still have bad breath in which case the diet is usually the cause. This is relatively rare, however, compared to the likelihood of a dental issue.

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Pros and Cons of Adopting a Senior Pet

Many of us are aware of the pros and cons of adopting a senior pet, but from the veterinary perspective, there are some things prospective owners should be aware of. It may be a little different based on the experience of having pets previously, but don’t count out the older pet.

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A Dog’s New Year’s Resolutions

New year’s resolutions are not just for humans! If your dog had a list of resolutions for the new year, would it check off all of these? We bet it would!