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7 Tips for Celebrating Memorial Day with your Dog

It’s generally agreed that Memorial Day is the unofficial beginning of summer. And who better to celebrate the start of the season with than your dog?
Acorns
Are Acorns Safe for Dogs?

Are Acorns Safe for Dogs?

No, acorns can cause stomach upset, kidney disease, and intestinal blockage.

You may have noticed that acorns are in abundance this year. An oak tree twenty years old or older produce acorns and one tree can produce thousands of acorns.
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What is Giardia?

It’s possible you’re not familiar with this nasty parasite or think it’s limited to foreign countries. However, giardia is a common intestinal parasite throughout the U.S. as well as abroad. Mud puddles, unclean rivers, even contaminated grass can all spread this infection.
What is Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)?
What is Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)?

If you’ve ever owned (or been owned by!) a cat, chances are you’ve heard the acronym “FIV.” You know this is something your veterinary team talks with you about during your cat’s

FLUTD Cat
What is Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD)?

Is your cat urinating outside the litter box? Don’t get mad—get him to the vet!
Caring for Your Pet's Teeth at Home
Caring for Your Pet's Teeth at Home

February may be National Pet Dental Health Month, but don’t forget that your pet’s teeth need some love the other 11 months of the year, too!
Allergies in Dogs: What You Need to Know
Allergies in Dogs: What You Need to Know

For humans, fall often signals the end of allergy season, but for our pets, problems can persist year-round. Is your pup still itching long after spring’s first bloom? Here’s everything you need to know about allergies in dogs.
Cushing's disease blog
Could It Be Cushing’s?

What Is Cushing’s Disease?