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3 Tips To Making a Pet Disaster Plan

A pet emergency plan is a set of instructions on how to handle an unexpected situation concerning your pet. This could be anything from going missing or getting lost to any other unplanned medical situation. It happens…

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How To Tell If Your Cat Is In Pain

It’s not always easy to recognize pain in pets. Cats tend to hide their pain, which means we don’t see the signs of an injury or illness until it’s too late. Here are five ways to judge if your kitty is hurting by how…

Your Biggest Pet Vaccination Questions Answered

Getting your pet’s vaccinated can be a confusing and tricky process. That’s why we’ve compiled the most commonly asked questions regarding vaccinations, along with our answers to help make things a little more clear. We…

Prepare Your Dog for Back-to-School Season

Back-to-school season can be a tough time for your dog. Dogs thrive on structure, routine and predictability, which they find in their daily lives — not to mention their playtime. Back-to-school means Sunday nights…

How to Keep Your Pet Cool in the Heat

Hot summer days are here! While it’s essential to protect your furry friend from the heat, the outdoor fun doesn’t have to stop. Here are three ways to help keep your four-legged friend safe while playing outdoors.

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Summer Safety Tip: Water Hazards to Keep in Mind

If you’re planning on visiting the Orange County beaches or any lakes this summer with your furry friend, make sure you are aware of some of the most common water hazards. Here are three common water hazards the team at…

Prepare Your Pet for the Workplace

Your furry pal was probably your favorite coworker while you worked from home this past year, but you may not enjoy that benefit much longer. Fortunately, June 25 is Take Your Dog to Work Day, so you may be able to work…

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Is Fostering a Pet Right for You?

June is National Foster a Pet Month, so you may be extra motivated to add a new furry companion to your household. But do you know if fostering a pet is right for you and your family? Ask yourself the following…

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Does Your Dog Have Anxiety?

You can likely tell when your pooch is happy, but what about when they’re anxious? In recognition of Dog Anxiety Awareness Week—May 2 to 8—our team wants to help you learn how to spot potential anxiety signs in your dog…

5 Ways to Tell When It’s Time to Let Your Pet Go

Letting go of a pet when they’ve reached the end of their lifespan is incredibly difficult, and it’s even more challenging to determine how to make that decision. Although you may not think you can tell when it’s time…

Buckle Up! Car Travel Safety Tips for Pets

When taking a vacation or a road trip, you may want to include your pet in the fun and excitement. But, before heading out on your trip, ensure you prepare your pet for travel with the following tips from our team here…

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What Happens During My Pet’s Spay?

Although you know you should spay your female pet to prevent a host of medical and behavior issues, as well as unwanted puppies, you may not know what exactly happens during a spay surgery. Since World Spay Day—February…