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04 Mar

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What are some household hazards for a new puppy? Much like a human child, puppies will find their way into every inch of your home. It important for new owners to be aware of hazardous materials found commonly in your household that your puppy can get into that may be harmful to their health. Harmful Foods in the Kitchen: Chocolate, Cocoa Power – contain a substance called Theobromine, which is neurotoxic to dogs Grapes, Raisins – can cause kidney failure Onions, Garlic, Leeks, Chives – can cause anemia in your pet Avocado...

18 Nov

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Senior Pets By:  IVMA Member Dr. Leslie Brooks November is National Senior Pet Month! With the advancement and growth of veterinary medicine, funding, and research over the past few decades, our pets are living longer, healthier, and happier lives than ever before. While this is wonderful for the human-animal bond, it also means we should be aware of normal aging changes and things we can do as pet owners to make life a little more comfortable for our senior pets. What Age is Considered Senior? The age at which a dog or cat is...

15 Oct

Posted at 12:30h in Animal Health Topics, Public Resources
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National Cat Day By:  Dr. Leslie Brooks National Cat Day is October 29th, right before Halloween. I remember being a kid and my mom making sure our black cat was kept inside the week of Halloween for fear people may harm him since black cats had been historically considered bad luck and were to be feared on Halloween.  Regardless of the historical myths surrounding cats, cats are unique and oftentimes misunderstood. They are much more independent creatures than dogs and have more subtleties in their means of expression.  This can make...

07 Oct

Posted at 10:00h in Animal Health Topics, Public Resources
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Pet Obesity Awareness Dr. Leslie Brooks One of the biggest and most challenging health problems our pets face today is obesity. According to a study conducted by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, 60% of cats and 56% of dogs in the United States were overweight or obese in 2018.  And while being overweight or obese is nearly a completely preventable problem, pets that are overweight or obese are at a much higher risk of developing many other negative health conditions.  With National Pet Obesity Awareness Day being October 14, we want...

08 Jan

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When should you start training your pet? According to the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior  “In general, puppies can start socialization classes as early as 7-8 weeks of age. Puppies should receive a minimum of one set of vaccines at least 7 days prior to the first class and a first deworming. They should be kept up to date on all vaccines throughout the class.”  The idea is to also start socializing your pet; with other animals and people. Positive Reinforcement training. Positive reinforcement training often uses verbal cues, hand signals, treats,...

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