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Four Reasons Doggy Daycare is a Healthy Choice for Your Pet
You love your dog and would spend all your time with him if you could, but you need to work to pay the bills too. Your dog doesn't understand this and gets lonely in your absence. In fact, you might even describe his behavior while you're away as destructive....
All About the Heart (Heart Disease & Heartworm in Dogs)
Because dogs typically consume a healthier diet than humans do, it's rare for them to develop coronary artery disease. However, they can develop a condition known as progressive heart failure. Veterinarians consider this a disease of aging and not of lifestyle....
Need to Escape Winter? Choose a Great Boarding Facility for Your Pet
Traveling Can Be Highly Stressful for Pets When traveling with a pet, the first challenge is finding a hotel that allows you to bring him along. You will likely have to pay significantly more per night or put down a deposit in case your pet causes any damages....
Chocolate: Sweet for You, Toxic for Your Pet
Chocolate contains theobromine and caffeine, both of which can cause your pet to become extremely ill. At Minnesota Veterinary Hospital, we recommend not sharing any amount of chocolate with your pet. This is true even if it has only trace amounts of these harmful...
January 24 is Change a Pet’s Life Day
Adopt if You Can In the spirit of the day, many animal shelters nationwide will waive or reduce adoption fees on January 24. Some may choose to offer other incentives as well, such as free vaccinations. Millions of pets wait in animal shelters for someone to bring...
Keep Your Pet Away from Antifreeze This Winter
What You Can Do to Prevent Antifreeze Poisoning in Your Pet It's important to consider things from your pet's point of view. She can't tell the difference between antifreeze and water, which means she may lap up a spill faster than you can clean it. For this...