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28 Apr

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Socialization is the process of preparing a cat or dog to be comfortable with other animals, people, places, and activities. Ideally, socialization should begin between the ages of 3 and 14 weeks for puppies, and between 3 and 9 weeks for kittens. The experience of adopting a kitten or puppy is exciting and wonderful. Bringing in a new pet or adding another pet to your family can also be stressful. A little bit of planning can ensure a new pet develops the calm, confident temperament that can make them a happy...

25 Jun

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Do you recommend that we have a microchip implanted in our family’s dog? Yes, I would highly recommend having a microchip implanted in your family’s dog.  It is an easy way to permanently identify your dog for the rest of its life.  Although tags on the collar are a popular way to identify your pet, these are not permanent.  Tags on the collar can fall off, the collar can come off, and the writing can wear off making it difficult to read.  Implanting a microchip is an easy and inexpensive way...

27 Mar

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Most of us have first aid kits in our homes; stocked with adhesive bandages, gauze, antibiotic ointment, pain relievers, etc..  but when it comes to our pets and injuries, are you prepared?  Ready made kits are available for purchase, but if you prefer to make your own below are a few suggestions. What should you have in your pet first aid kit? Contact numbers and paperwork:  Veterinarian phone number, 24 hour emergency clinic, poison control hotline (24/7 ANIMAL POISON CONTROL CENTER: (855) 764-7661) copies of vaccines and any other medical records,...

04 Mar

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Lyme Disease in Dogs: Symptoms and Treatment | PetMD Should we vaccinate our dog for Lyme disease? Lyme disease is an infectious tick-borne disease caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi .  The bacterium is spread by the Ixodes species of ticks, specifically Ixodes scapularis, which is also known as the common deer tick, and Ixodes pacificus.  Although Lyme disease has been diagnosed in all 50 states, it is thought that there are areas that are more endemic for the disease.  I. scapularis is found in the Midwest and northeast, whereas I. pacificus...

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