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• posted: Mar. 06, 2021

Common Medications Toxic to Pets                March is pet poison prevention awareness month.  One of the more common types of toxins include accidental ingestion of Read More

• posted: Feb. 27, 2021

Corns in Greyhounds                One of the more common causes of lameness in greyhounds and other sighthounds are corns. Corns are hard, painful lesions made Read More

• posted: Feb. 20, 2021

Is Laser Therapy Right for Your Pet?                There are many ways to manage pain and inflammation in our pets including drugs, supplements, and non-traditional Read More

• posted: Feb. 01, 2021

February is Dental Health Month! February is National Dental Health month for pets. Nearly all pets need professional dental cleanings periodically. But what does this mean and what happens when your Read More

• posted: Feb. 01, 2021

Why is Chocolate Toxic to Pets? Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, which means chocolate will be in abundance as a popular gift. Almost everyone knows that dogs and other Read More

• posted: Jan. 31, 2021

The ABC’s of CBD Products: Should I give my Pet Cannabis?                With legalization of medical marijuana in many states, including Pennsylvania, many people have Read More

• posted: Jan. 23, 2021

Hairless Pets: Do They Need Special Care?                Hairless pets are a bit of a curiosity. There are multiple breeds of hairless dogs, cats, guinea Read More

• posted: Jan. 16, 2021

Hamster Husbandry: What Should You Know Before Owning a Hamster? Hamsters have become a favorite first pet for children and are also very popular among adults.  But what are some important Read More

• posted: Jan. 09, 2021

Should I Bathe my Cat?                Most cats do not enjoy getting a bath. But why are our feline friends so resistant to bathing and Read More

• posted: Jan. 03, 2021

Feline Leukemia Virus in Cats                Feline leukemia is fairly common in cats, especially outdoor cats.  This virus is contagious, but only to other cats Read More

• posted: Dec. 26, 2020

Trends for Pets in 2021                I don’t think too many of us will be sad to see 2020 go.  However, many pets found their Read More

• posted: Dec. 20, 2020

Keeping Pets Safe in Cold Temperatures                With our recent snowstorm, many dogs (and possibly a few cats!) enjoyed romping in the white stuff.  But Read More

• posted: Dec. 12, 2020

Picky Pet? What to do when your pet won’t eat                Some dogs (and cats!) clear their plates in seconds flat. Others…not so much. There Read More

• posted: Dec. 04, 2020

Are Cranberries Healthy for Pets?                Cranberries are popular this time of year and their sweet-tart flavor is tasty. But, can we share them with Read More

• posted: Nov. 29, 2020

Three Mysterious Feline Behaviors Explained                Cats are mysterious creatures and exhibit a number of, well, odd behaviors.  Let’s explore a few to see what Read More

• posted: Nov. 21, 2020

Pancreatitis in Pets                Pancreatitis is a common cause of vomiting in dogs and cats, especially around the holidays when we tend to want to Read More