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*KEEPING CATS INDOORS  We don’t allow dogs outdoors randomly roaming neighborhoods; we should – whenever possible – keep cats indoors only (and simultaneously enrich their indoor environments). I realize some…

As the unofficial start to summer, Memorial Day is a great excuse to get outdoors. But whether you’re partying, barbequing, or just soaking up some rays, it’s important to keep…

Veterinarians receives calls this time of year from pet owners concerning cats that have ingested Easter lilies. Unbeknownst to many pet owners, Easter lilies are highly toxic to cats. All parts…

  Rabies is a viral zoonosis affecting the central nervous system of warm-blooded animals. Transmission occurs when saliva containing the rabies virus is introduced into an opening in the skin,…

Flea & Tick Season With the warmer temperatures we are now experiencing, it looks like Spring is around the corner. And with the change in weather, it brings out into…

As you all probably know, the local weather forecast for this week is predicting sub-zero temperatures during the day and night.  Exposure to winter’s dry, cold air and chilly rain, sleet and snow can cause chapped paws and itchy, flaking skin, but these aren’t the only discomforts pets can suffer. Winter walks can become downright dangerous if chemicals from ice-melting agents are licked off of bare paws. To help prevent cold weather dangers from affecting your pet’s health, I want to provide you with some cold weather safety tips.

December abounds with holiday celebrations,