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Disaster Preparedness for Pets: What to Know

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Reading Time: 3 minutes…place in your home for your pets, preferably the same area where you’re staying. An interior room without windows is the safest place for pets. If possible, introduce them to…

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Cats Dogs Fears & Anxieties Other Veterinary Care

What’s a PVP? An Expert Explains

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Reading Time: 3 minutes…Visits for your pet to trial the medications prescribed. PVPs and How They Work Many different medications can be used to reduce your pet’s fear, anxiety, and stress. For canine…

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Pet Experiencing Dental Pain? How to Know and What to Do About It

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Reading Time: 4 minutes…pain when the veterinary team administers medications while the pet is under anesthesia. Scraping teeth can irritate the gums, causing pain – if a pet is awake, they’ll be stressed…

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Prepping Pets for Annual Visits: Vaccines

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Reading Time: 3 minutes…cheese generously spread on the counter by the vet staff. The good news is that pet parents can do some vaccination training at home to make the experience less scary….

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Being a Fear Free Advocate for Your Pet

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Reading Time: 5 minutes…look on his face that pets get when they’re not feeling well, and I knew it was time to schedule his euthanasia. Even though Mr. B didn’t get that stressed…

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Help Pets Adapt to Hearing Loss

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Reading Time: 3 minutespet loses hearing and becomes startled by another pet. These inter-pet conflicts can be further exacerbated by other changes often seen in aging pets such as decreased vision and cognitive…

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Making Baby-Friendly Pets—Even If You Don’t Have Kids

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Reading Time: 3 minutes…them toward the pets, the pets don’t know that. “Help” the baby to direct the yummies in the direction of the pets. For adult pets, help to reduce any mild…

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Pet Photography: 8 Tips to Keep Your Dog Looking Happy in a Professional Photo Shoot

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Reading Time: 3 minutesReading Time: 3 minutes You’d love to have some professional photos of your beloved dog, but she’s often anxious or stressed in new situations or around new people. Here’s how…

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Adopt a Pet Online? Here’s How Shelters Are Making It Work

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Reading Time: 3 minutes…by the audience). Adopt-a-Pet.com now offers Rehome, a peer-to-peer pet adoption service to which shelters can refer people looking for a new home for their pet. Adoption fees are then…

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Road Trip: How to Make RV Travel Safe, Fun for Pets

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Reading Time: 4 minutes…home with your pet, continue it as much as possible on the road or in a campsite. Keep feeding, walking, and bathroom times similar, too. Secure Pets While RV Is…