Dog Checkups & Preventive Care

Keeping your dog safe and healthy is a full-time job. It takes more than going to see the veterinarian when sickness is obvious. Here you’ll find advice and precautionary tips for the long-term wellbeing of your canine.

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Your guide to understanding parasitic diseases in dogs
Parasites survive by feeding on animals and people. Some insects, worms, and other parasites can make pets and people sick. Know what to look for and how to treat.
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Introducing Happy Paws, from our friends at Fear Free Happy Homes
Introducing Happy PawsLearn why, when, and how to socialize a puppy in the new Happy Paws magazine from our friends
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What to Expect During Your Pet’s Annual Exam
Routine wellness visits are a great way to help your pet live a healthy life for as long as possible.
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New Study Shows Link Between Ticks and Kidney Disease
Tick encounters are increasingly hard to avoid. A new study from IDEXX shows a connection between one of these conditions—chronic kidney disease (CKD)—and dogs exposed to infected ticks.
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Fall Dangers and Your Dog
Common pet emergencies that bring dogs into the ER during fall.
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Seven Tips to Enhance Your Aging Dog’s Longevity
What can we do to enhance the longevity of our canine companions?
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Fleas: Everything You Need to Know and More
Fleas are well known as voracious feeders.
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Fourth of July Safety Tips for Dogs
While the fireworks and celebrations are exciting and fun for us pet parents, they can be quite daunting and stressful for our pets.
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Summertime Dehydration and Your Dog
Dogs get hot faster than people, and it’s easy for even the healthiest of dogs to become dehydrated.
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4 Tips to Keep Your Dog Pain Free
Dogs are good at hiding pains. Here are a few tips to keep your dog pain free.
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