Blog: Dog

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Are Your Pets Ready for School?

The new school year is just weeks away. The stores are loading their shelves with supplies, parents are counting the days, and kids are mostly blissfully unaware, as summer holidays come to an end.

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Canine Influenza

Canine Influenza can be caused by two different virus strains H3N8 and H3N2. H3N8 was discovered in Florida in 2004 and can also be found in horses. H3N2 was first identified in Chicago in 2015 and can affect other species such as pigs and birds.

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The Importance of Dog Spay & Neuter by Beverly Riley, RVT

Why should I spay or neuter my dog? Spaying is a surgical procedure scientifically known as an ovarianhysterectomy. The ovaries and uterus are removed completely in order to sterilize a female dog There are many benefits of spaying your female dog. Spaying eliminates your dog going through heat cycles. When...

New Year’s Resolutions for Your Dog or Cat

The New Year is coming and with it all sorts of New Year’s resolutions. I know our pets cannot make resolutions on their own but maybe we can make some for them and help increase their joy of life. We all love to play. Let’s resolve to play more with...