Traveling Cats
As much as we love our cats, taking them on vacation may not be the best way to express your affection. It’s the rare cat who travels well – they tend to like their own turf and their own routines, and travel upsets both of those things.
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Does a vacation with your dog sound like fun?
Before you automatically say ‘yes’, think twice about whether your choice of your vacation destination will be as much fun for your dog as it will be for you. If, instead of accompanying you on most of your vacation activities, your dog is confined to a hotel room – complete with strange smells, unusual noises and no one to play with – perhaps this is not the ideal vacation for your dog.
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July 4th Celebrations Can Be Frightening For Your Pet
If your dog seems anxious or afraid of fireworks, which is not uncommon, it’s time to start preparing for them now. We now know that many anxious pets can be calmed during thunder or the sound of fireworks by wearing a tight-fitting garment that maintains pressure around the core of the body.
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Mother’s Day and Father’s Day
Maybe, because I care for my patients right in their own homes, it is abundantly clear to me that pet owners view their dogs and cats as true members of their families. In fact, most of my clients identify themselves as their pets’ mothers or fathers; and my messages often reflect that “Oliver’s mom” has called.
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Canine Influenza News May 2015
As you have already heard a large outbreak of a new canine influenza (dog flu) occurred in Chicago last month and more than 1,000 dogs were sick with respiratory symptoms. The disease is highly contagious since it is new, dogs do not have any immunity for this novel virus.
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