Paws Blawg
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Say Cheese! Why Exams are Critical to Pet Dental Care
Feb 06 2018
The vast majority of pets over the age of three have some form of periodontal disease. It’s a startling statistic, but it’s also completely motivating. Since it’s preventable, why wouldn’t…
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Celebrating 2017 and Reflecting on Our Pet Care Blog
Jan 15 2018
What is it about New Year’s that gets everyone so excited? Apart from closing a year that’s had its share of ups and downs, facing a new one allows us…
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Deciphering the Code with Dog DNA Testing
Jan 10 2018
Ever since James Watson and Francis Crick worked out the molecular structure of DNA back in the early 1960s, the field of genetic studies has been expanding at an exponential…
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Roaming Near or Far: Tips for Traveling With Pets
Nov 14 2017
Thanksgiving marks the kick off of winter travel season, with airline flights being booked and road trips being carefully planned. For many families, bringing their pets along for the journey…
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Curiosity and Exposure to Risk: Halloween Pet Safety You Can Count On
Oct 03 2017
Animals are naturally eager to explore their environments, and if something is new at home, they’re keen to investigate. While this is great when you bring home a new toy…
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Small but Mighty: All About Senior Pocket Pet Care
Sep 06 2017
Dogs and cats reign supreme as the most popular pets in the United States and Canada, but pocket pets are close behind. Rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, rats, reptiles, birds, and…
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Dog Body Language: The Key to a Worry-Free Dog Park Experience
Aug 08 2017
If you think about it, dogs spend their entire lives learning and reading human body language. To be sure, they’re incredibly sensitive to our fear, stress, pain, happiness, or excitement,…
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The Heat is On! The Importance of Summer Pet Safety
Jul 05 2017
Summertime is fun, but there’s no doubt it can bring scorching, humid weather, as well. From boating to backyard barbecues, most of us have big plans for the weekend, along…
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What Every Pet Owner Should Know About Pet Obesity
Jun 05 2017
It never happens overnight, but many pet owners are shocked when they discover their pet is obese. Indeed, overfeeding a pet and reducing exercise results in pet obesity, and those…
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How Fear Can Motivate and Protect: The Truth About Zoonotic Disease
May 01 2017
We live in a world in which new strains of infectious diseases are routinely discovered. Antibiotics are often used to combat illnesses caused by bacteria, but symptoms resulting from viral…
