Tips
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Winter Safety Tips | Winslow Animal Hospital Dog & Cat
Dec 03 2015
The temperature is continuing to drop! As the days get shorter, some risks to your pet’s health increase. Here are some tips for protecting your pet during the coldest months…
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Pet Expenses NOT to Cut Corners On | Winslow Animal Hospital
Nov 05 2015
Most pet owners are on the hunt for a good deal for their pet expenses – and they should be! There are great ways to save money by providing hand-made…
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National Cook for Your Pets Day | Winslow Animal Hospital Dog & Cat
Nov 01 2015
Cook for Your Pets Day November first is National Cook for Your Pets Day!! This day was started to encourage people to think about pet nutrition and to bond with our…
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Halloween Dog and Cat Safety Tips
Oct 30 2015
1. Treats should be healthy, not toxic. Beware candies with the artificial sweetener xylitol. It causes an unsafe drop in blood sugar in pets. Stay away from all forms of chocolate,…
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Fall Safety Tips | Winslow Animal Hospital Dog & Cat
Sep 24 2015
Beware Rodenticides. These types of chemicals are prevalent at this time of the year, and they can be deadly. Brush Up on Walk Etiquette. If you’ve been staying in to avoid heat, it’s a good idea to practice having your pet come when you call for those fall walks. Which Kind of Mushroom is That? There are a lot of mushrooms out there in fall. Most are not so bad, but a few can be deadly. And you always want to know what your pet is eating to be sure they’re safe. Why did it have to be snakes? While getting ready for a winter hibernation, a snake may be a little extra “grumpy.” Be aware of where your pooch may be walking outside during fall! Keep it Cool – Safely. Many choose to change their car’s coolant fluid in the fall. These coolants can be extremely toxic to pets. Find a pet-friendly coolant, and avoid letting your pet near chemicals.
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“MuttGuyver” Pet First Aid | Winslow Animal Hospital Dog & Cat
Sep 11 2015
It’s a really good idea to have a Pet First Aid kit. Having a plan and a set of necessary items will help you to remain calm and have quick…
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Traveling With Pets | Winslow Animal Hospital Dog & Cat
Aug 14 2015
For a lot of people the idea of “getting away from it all” for a short while is enticing. But does that mean getting away from a beloved pet, too?…
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Pet Poisons: E-Cigarettes | Winslow Animal Hospital Dog & Cat
Jul 05 2015
“Cig a like– 2013-10-21 03-47” by User:TheNorlo – Own work. Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons. E-Cigarettes More and more people are giving up smoking traditional tobacco cigarettes.…
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Stress Triggers for Cats
May 25 2015
Check out this awesome article on Stress Triggers for Cats (PDF)! Are you contributing to your cat’s anxiety and behavior issues? It’s possible if you do any of the following: 1.…
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Fostering a Dog or Cat | Winslow Animal Hospital
May 17 2015
Fostering shelter animals gives them a chance to adapt to home life, be trained, healed, or have their needs met while on the road to adoption. Fostering a dog or…
