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  • 5 Common Myths About Pets
    Category: Newsletter Library, Tips for Pet Owners

    Do cats really have nine lives? Find out if these and other pet myths are true.

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  • A Great Tool for Pet Owners
    Category: Newsletter Library, Tips for Pet Owners

    Apps for Smart Phones Of the 1.3 million apps available, at least a few are related to pets!   One is the Whistle Activity Monitor which is a device that attaches to a dog's collar, and has an app to monitor the dog's daily activity. It also can chart food and medications, and can be

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  • A Moving Experience
    Category: Newsletter Library, Tips for Pet Owners

    Did You Know? Fish are the only pets that require no certificates or permits of any sort when they are relocated from one state to another. The more exotic the pet, the more complex the regulations are surrounding its entry into a new state of residence. Moving, whether across the street or

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  • Adopting a Pet From a Rescue Group
    Category: Newsletter Library, Tips for Pet Owners

    Are you interested in adopting a pet from a rescue group but aren't sure if it's the best option for you? We answer a few common questions about rescue groups and explain how adoptions work. What Is the Difference Between Shelters, Humane Societies, and Rescue Groups? Shelters are usually run by cities

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  • Adopting a Pet Is Just the Beginning
    Category: Newsletter Library, Tips for Pet Owners

    Your Pet's First Wellness Exam Your veterinarian will perform several services essential to the animal's immediate and long-term well being. A typical evaluation will include blood and fecal tests to check for parasites or diseases that might require immediate treatment. Your pet may also

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  • All About Shedding: Is My Pet Shedding Too Much?
    Category: Newsletter Library, Tips for Pet Owners

    Not sure why your pet is shedding more than usual. We explore a few reasons that your pet may be losing hair.

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  • Are You Leaving Your Pet Alone?
    Category: Newsletter Library, Tips for Pet Owners

    Many of us can't stay home with our pets all day long, but that doesn't mean you can't have a happy dog or cat. As with children, quality can help make up for lack of quantity, according to animal behaviorist and CALLING ALL PETS host Patricia "Trisha" McConnell. "What's really important is what happens

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  • Can My Dog Give Me a Blood Infection?
    Category: Newsletter Library, Tips for Pet Owners

    Can a few affectionate licks from your dog make you sick?

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  • Can My Pet Get Me Sick?
    Category: Newsletter Library, Tips for Pet Owners

    Feeling a little under the weather? You may have caught an illness from your pet.

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  • Caring for Dogs with Wrinkles
    Category: Newsletter Library, Tips for Pet Owners

    Regular skin care is the key to helping your wrinkled dog avoid painful infections.

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  • Common Pet Skin Issues and How to Treat Them
    Category: Newsletter Library, Tips for Pet Owners

    Wondering why your pet is scratching? A skin condition may be to blame.

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  • Creating A Pet Friendly Yard
    Category: Newsletter Library, Tips for Pet Owners

    Yard Plants Can Be Toxic "A few usual plants you might never think to suspect are baby's breath (for dogs and cats), elephant ears (for dogs and cats), and grapefruit (toxic to dogs, cats and horses)," says Caitlin Williams in Pets and Backyard Poisons. Jenna Trethewey, a care

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  • De-Skunking Your Dog
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    De-Skunk Your House Now that you have gotten the smell off of your dog, you will need to get the smell out of your house. The same solution that is described above works both for dogs and for items around your house such as carpets, couches, etc. However, the peroxide in the solution can

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  • Does Your Bird Need a Blankie?
    Category: Newsletter Library, Tips for Pet Owners

    The answer to that is …it depends on the situation. Some birds prefer to remain uncovered during bedtime; where as other birds cannot sleep without their "security blankets". On average, birds need about 12 hours of good, quality sleep each night to remain in peak condition. Much like

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  • Does Your Family Have a Dog Theft Prevention Strategy?
    Category: Newsletter Library, Tips for Pet Owners

    Finding Lost Pets Losing a pet can be a heartbreaking experience that devastates entire families.  Keep medical history and information about medical conditions with you at all times, always have current photos of your pet and be able to describe coat color/markings.

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  • Dog Bite Prevention
    Category: Newsletter Library, Tips for Pet Owners

    DID YOU KNOW? About 1 million people a year require medical attention as a result of dog bites. **2 Dog Bite Prevention week is held during the third week in May each year. Neutering dogs has been proven to prevent dog bites. Neutered dogs are not as aggressive as other dogs. An estimated

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        • Guinea Pigs
        • Hamsters
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      • Donkeys, Horses & Mules
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  • "For a long time I've wanted to send a note to thank you for your care of our pets. Every time we bring our animals to your clinic, you show the perfect combination of expert care and compassion. I am especially grateful for the sensitivity you showed me when I brought Whitefoot in for the final time. You helped me through a rough time."
    - Anne A. / Sunnyside, WA

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