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Why You Should Consider Spaying or Neutering Your Pet

Most of us have heard that we should have our pet spayed or neutered. What you may not have heard though, are the benefits of having this done for your pet. Here are some reasons that might convince you. You can avoid or prevent health problems, some of which can be quite serious. A spayed cat…

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Getting to Know Us

I’d like to introduce one of our newest staff members, April, who is currently finishing up her degree in Veterinary Technology from Miami-Jacobs Career College. April started with us in June of 2011. She’d been looking for a new career after being laid off during the economic downturn.  A love of animals led her back…

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Is Your Dog Overdue for his Vaccinations?

Many people today are looking for ways to save money, and wisely so. With the recent downturn in the economy the past few years, saving money has become a priority and trying to decide what you can do without and where you can cut back are important decisions. When it comes to our pets, some…

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Diabetes in Dogs and Cats

Most people know or have an idea of what diabetes is, a disorder where the body doesn’t produce or utilize insulin properly, which causes blood sugar levels to become too high. Not everyone is aware that disease can also affect dogs and cats. As in people though, diabetes in dogs and cats can be treated….

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New Year Resolutions

If you’ve sat down to make your resolutions for the New Year, you ought to include your pet as well. There are things you can do to make the coming year a good one for both you and your pet. Get more exercise. This is a fairly easy one if you own a dog. Going…

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Adding a New Dog to your Family: Part 2

Last week we discussed some of the things you should consider before adding a canine family member and where was the best place to find a purebred dog. Some though prefer a little mystery in their lives and for them, only a mixed breed will do. Just as you first need to decide whether to…

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Adding a New Dog to your Family

So, your family has talked about it and decided that what you want for Christmas is a new best friend for everyone, a cute adorable puppy or dog. But where do you begin looking for one and more importantly finding the right one? There are a few questions you need to answer first. Keep in…

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So You’re Considering a Pet for Christmas

Christmas will soon be here and trying to think of just the perfect present can occupy your spare time. Perhaps that special someone would like a furry or feathered friend for Christmas…or perhaps not. Pets can be a wonderful present for those who enjoy caring for them, but there are some things to think about…

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Getting Yourself and Your Pet Ready for a Trip to the Vet

Maybe it’s time for your pet’s annual check-up, or perhaps your pet is not feeling their very best and needs examined. Whatever the reason, with a little forethought, you can make your pet’s trip to the vet as stress free as possible for the both of you. There are several things you can do before…

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Christmas shopping for your Pets

It’s the time of year when we hit the malls, or in many cases these days, the internet, to pick up presents for our friends and relatives to wrap and place under the Christmas tree.  If you’re like most pet lovers, that will also include a present or two for your four legged friends. Here…

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