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.

5 Things Veterinarians Can Learn from Dog Poop Dog Checkups & Preventive Care
5 Things Veterinarians Can Learn from Dog Poop
What can a poop sample tell your veterinarian about your dog’s health? As it turns out, a lot!
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The Surprising Things Veterinarians Love about Poop Samples Dog Checkups & Preventive Care
Five Things Veterinarians Love about Poop Samples
Veterinarians have to deal with poop on a daily basis. Learn how they turn it from a chore into a passion.
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Hilariously Bad Ways to Collect a Poop Sample Dog Checkups & Preventive Care
7 Hilariously Bad Ways to Collect a Poop Sample
Do you know why your vet asks for a poop sample? Well it's not because they're starting a collection, it's very important to test your pet for intestinal parasites. Here some hilariously bad ways to collect a poop sample!
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Why Does My Dog Need Blood Work Before Anesthesia? Dog Checkups & Preventive Care
Why Does My Dog Need Blood Work before Anesthesia?
Blood work is the easiest, fastest, cheapest, and least invasive way to investigate, discover and monitor many health conditions that your dog might have. Learn more about why blood work is asked for and why it can help your dog before, during and after surgery.
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Outdoor Puddles are More Dangerous Than They Appear Dog Checkups & Preventive Care
3 Ways Playing in Puddles Could be Deadly to Your Dog
Sure, it's cute when dogs jump and play around in puddles, but what you don't see is what could be lurking within. Learn about the microscopic, but dangerous, hidden health hazards.
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Zeuterin: Chemically Neutering Male Dogs Dog Checkups & Preventive Care
Zeuterin: Chemically Neutering Male Dogs
Surgery is no longer your only choice for neutering your dog. Learn about the new chemical process making waves in the veterinary world.
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Dog Checkups & Preventive Care
Pet Fire Safety
Don’t let a fire take any more than it needs to. Keep your pet out of harms way.
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Woman hiking with dog Dog Checkups & Preventive Care
Hiking With Your Pooch
King feels great, hiking with your dog feels even better!
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Dog in the water Dog Checkups & Preventive Care
Help Your Dog Beat the Heat This Summer!
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy beautiful parks, beaches, and backcountry trails with your pet. Just make sure you protect them from the potentially dangerous summer heat.
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Celebrating The 4th of July With Your Pets: Firework Safety Dog Checkups & Preventive Care
Firework Poisoning and Other 4th of July Safety Concerns
What seems like fun to you may terrify your pet.
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