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  When we are having more fun in the sun with our friends, families, and pets, sometimes things can occur that could potentially put our pets in danger. Luckily, these summer related pet emergencies are easily preventable when pet owners know what to be careful of.   Pets tend to be in more danger of…

One of the most common pet emergencies at any time of year is the ingestion of toxic substances. As a result, it is important that pet owners know what items can potentially be poisonous for their dogs and cats so that they can prevent them from coming into contact with them.   Many common household…

The occasional sneeze from your cat is pretty normal, and usually it is nothing that cat owners need to worry too much about. However, frequent sneezing fits in cats can be a sign of a medical condition in some cases. There are actually more causes for sneezing in cats than what many cat lovers have…

Finding out that your dog has just eaten some chocolate can be pretty frightening, especially if they are also starting to show signs of illness. In times of emergency the best thing that dog owners can do is have a step by step plan in place for if a dog eats chocolate. Knowing exactly what…

As a cat owner, it’s important for you to understand everything you can about feline leukemia. This terrible cat illness is sadly a common one, and if your cat is unvaccinated against it, they are at risk. For this reason, you should learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of this condition as early…

Have you ever heard of Lyme disease? This condition is a common illness in dogs, and it is spread through the bite of specific types of ticks. In some parts of the United States and around the world, Lyme disease may be more common than in others. However, it is a potential risk anywhere ticks…

Many different psychological factors can trigger lick granulomas in dogs. They can develop from a dog licking themselves to alleviate separation anxiety from their owner. Granulomas may also crop up as a result of allergies or hypothyroidism. Many pet parents have never even heard of lick granulomas. Lick granulomas result from a dog licking a…

Being a pet parent means that you are responsible for the health and well-being of your animal. Hip dysplasia is a condition that no pet parent wants to see their pup suffer through. Chronic pain can be debilitating for your dog, and you need to be able to spot the signs that your pup needs…

Are you a cat owner? Do you ever wonder whether or not your cat needs to be groomed? If you’ve ever been curious about grooming your cat, you’re not alone. There are many people who do take their pet cats to the groomer, but do you really have to do this? In the article below,…

If you’re a dog owner, you probably already know just how common it is for dogs to pick up ticks. When dogs spend time outdoors in the wilderness or even just in the backyard, it’s possible for ticks to latch onto them and get buried under their skin. When your dog gets a tick, it’s…