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Cat Checkups & Preventive Care Why Your Cat Should Stay Indoors: Part II Many people feel cats should be allowed to go outdoors because of their wild origins. Even though cats have been domesticated for nearly 6000 years, they have maintained an obvious connection with their wild ancestors. Scientists believe that cats first became domesticated around 4000 BC in Africa and the Middle East. Read More > |
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New-Cat Checklists Dr. Ruth's Top 5 Reasons to Visit the Vet With Your New Kitten Read More > |
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New-Dog Checklists Dr. Ernie's Top Reasons to Visit the Vet With Your New Puppy To help you and your new bundle of bliss establish a lifetime of healthy habits, I’ve assembled my top reasons a puppy’s best friend is your family veterinarian. Read More > |
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Dog Checkups & Preventive Care Ticks, Dogs and Winter Weather: The Danger is Still Here Did you think the ticks went away when when it got cold? Think again. Ticks are a year round threat. Learn what they can do to your dog and how you can stop it. Read More > |
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A Vet's Life Amazing Dog Makeover Photos: Too Much Hair Is Painful The story of a dog lost in his own hair. Read More > |
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New-Dog Checklists 7 Truths about Dog Expenses Dogs are amazing companions but are also major financial responsibilities. If you're considering adoption read this article first to prepare yourself. Read More > |
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Dog Checkups & Preventive Care 10 Pet Health Tips for the New Year Make one of your new years resolutions to keep your pets happy and healthy by following these tips. Read More > |
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A Vet's Life Recommendations for Annual Heartworm Testing A change in the treatment of heartworm disease testing will keep your dog better protected. Read More > |
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A Vet's Life Fighting Lyme Disease in Pets and People Would you be surprised to know that pets are better protected from tick-borne diseases than people? Click here to learn how a new coalition is looking to change that. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Leishmaniasis in Dogs One of the oldest disease in the world, and you've probably never heard of it. See how this long-named parasitic disease can hurt your foxhound and your family. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Veterinarians are Working with Medical Doctors to Promote Early Detection of Lyme Disease Good things happen when human and animal doctors come together to combat Lyme disease. Read More > |