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 From Bored to Balanced: How Cat Enrichment and Catios Can Reduce Feline Fear and Stress

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Reading Time: 5 minutes What Is Cat Enrichment and Why It Matters Imagine living in the same room every day with nothing new to explore, no puzzles to solve, no games to play, and no fresh air or sunshine to enjoy. It wouldn’t take long before boredom set in—and for our cats, that boredom can quickly spiral into stress, […]

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Dogs Life at Home New Pets Veterinary Care

 New Puppy Essentials: ParasiteProtection

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Reading Time: 4 minutes This is Part Three of a three-part series on new puppy vaccination and prevention essentials. As a new puppy owner, you can’t hide from the fleas, ticks, and other parasites that threaten your furry bundle of joy’s health. Parasites are often viewed as only minor annoyances, but they can cause serious illness in dogs. Plus, […]

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 New Puppy Vaccines: A Fear Free Head Start

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Reading Time: 4 minutes This is Part Two of a three-part series on new puppy vaccination and prevention essentials. Adding a new puppy to your family is an exciting milestone, but puppies come with many responsibilities. Keeping puppies safe, healthy, and happy requires dedication and commitment, especially during the first few months. Protecting your pup from preventable diseases is […]

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Dogs Life at Home New Pets Veterinary Care

New Puppy Essentials: Parvovirus Vaccination and Prevention

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Reading Time: 4 minutes Who doesn’t love a sweet, cuddly, fluffy puppy? While they may be irresistible and lots of fun, new puppies can also be a lot of work. One fundamental responsibility is protecting your little one from serious diseases, including parvovirus. “Parvo” is highly contagious and can be deadly, affecting a puppy’s gastrointestinal (GI) system and suppressing […]

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Celebrating National Mutt Day: Helping Shelter Pets Find Homes & Stay Healthy

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Reading Time: 3 minutes National Mutt Day is celebrated each December and honors the unique charm and resilience of mixed-breed dogs everywhere. It’s also a day to recognize the many adoptable mutts waiting for loving homes in shelters nationwide. While these incredible animals offer endless love, companionship, and joy, many arrive at shelters with complex health needs that often […]

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Cats Life at Home

Flea and Tick-Related Diseases in Cats

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Reading Time: < 1 minutes All cats, whether they go outdoors or not, are at risk for serious flea and tick-related health issues. Learn more with this handout, sponsored by our friends at Elanco.

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Pet Emergency Preparedness: 10 Most Essential Items for Traveling with Your Pet

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Reading Time: 2 minutes Pet Emergency Preparedness: 10 Most Essential Items for Traveling with Your Pet Whether it’s a natural disaster, an unexpected event, or just the unpredictability of life, having an emergency kit for your furry friend can be a lifesaver. Here are 10 essential items to include in your pet’s emergency kit: 1. Food and Water: Store […]

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The Spectrum of Fear, Anxiety, and Stress in Rats

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Reading Time: < 1 minutes Is your rat relaxed, interested, anxious, getting scared, or ready to run for the hills? You can tell a lot by reading their body language and paying attention to their vocalizations. In our handout, we offer tips on how to recognize whether your rat’s level of fear, anxiety, or stress is escalating. If you have […]

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How to Recognize Fear, Anxiety, and Stress in Your Dog

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Reading Time: < 1 minutes Do you know how to tell if your dog is fearful, anxious, or stressed? Our handout, using a scale of 0 to 5, shares the signs to look for.

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Cats Fears & Anxieties

 How to Recognize Fear, Anxiety, and Stress in Your Cat

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Reading Time: < 1 minutes Do you know how to tell if your cat is fearful, anxious, or stressed? Our handout, using a scale of 0 to 5, shares the signs to look for.