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Whisker Fatigue in Cats

Cats are fascinating creatures, known for their mysterious behaviors and unique features. Among these features, whiskers stand out as remarkable tools that help our feline friends navigate their world. But did you know that whiskers, also known as vibrissae, can...

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Allergies

It sounds like such a simple diagnosis and yet it is an incredibly complex (and frustrating) condition.  As much as we wish for a simple or quick fix, the unfortunate reality is that one does not yet exist.  There have been significant improvements to the options for...

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Dental Home Care

Dental homecare is necessary to maintain good oral health. Professional scaling and polishing of teeth, although highly effective, is not sufficient to keep your pet’s mouth healthy on a long-term basis as plaque can form in 24 hours, calculus in 3 days, and...

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Anesthesia-Free Dental Cleaning

Anesthetic Free Dental Cleanings for Cats and Dogs: Good or Bad? It’s a popular service being sold these days. Have your pet’s teeth cleaned, without the use of anesthetic, and for a fraction of the price.  They show amazing before and after photos.  Gentle music,...

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Ticks and Lyme Disease

Tick season is upon us! Actually, tick season is all year round. Deer ticks (the ticks responsible for transmitting Lyme disease) are not killed by freezing temperatures, and while other species of ticks ‘hibernate’, deer ticks will be active any winter day that the...

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