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Category Archives: Pet Ownership
How to Choose the Right Heartworm Prevention for Your Dog
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between different heartworm medications? Have you ever wanted to know which is right for your pet? Check out the article to learn more.
5 Common Pain Medications that Can Hurt Your Pet
Human medication and pets While it’s true that dogs are mammals and as such have many things in common with humans in terms of their basic biology, it is also true that their biology is very different. This is particularly true with how many pets react to common medications prescribed or recommended for humans. ItContinue reading “5 Common Pain Medications that Can Hurt Your Pet”
The Story of Toby
How He Came to Us Long ago when I was doing volunteer work at a local clinic in effort to get into veterinary school, I encountered Toby. Toby was being brought in for euthanasia, a tad surprising for a 6 year old cat with no noticeable health issues of any kind. As it turns out,Continue reading “The Story of Toby”
Total Eclipse of the Heart-Defend Your Pet Against Heartworm!
by: Caitlin McAllister What is Heart Worm? “Why do I have to pay for a heartworm test?” Is a question posed by many pet owners staring down the barrel of an ever climbing vet bill, counting the dollar signs of everything we’re doing today. A heartworm test feels quite suspiciously like a convenient little add-onContinue reading “Total Eclipse of the Heart-Defend Your Pet Against Heartworm!”
Euthanasia
A brief discussion of the end of an animal’s life. Responsibilities as a pet owner, and euthanasia.
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