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Ticks can threaten pets despite freezing temps

Cold winter weather finds many pet owners letting their guard down when it comes to ticks, but your veterinarian doesn’t recommend it. Ticks can be a threat year-round, so as long as your pets continue to venture outdoors, tick prevention is crucial to keeping them...

Winter trips, spring breaks can make your pets anxious

Winter trips, spring breaks can make your pets anxious

Long weekend trips and tropical getaways at winter and spring breaks provide great opportunities to escape the cold, but such trips can’t always include pets. And while you and your family look forward to time off from winter, your absence can cause real anxiety for...

Winter 2019 has arrived!

Winter 2019 has arrived!

Winter snow and cold temperatures have arrived early in Northeast Ohio, and forecasts are calling for a long, cold one. That doesn’t mean, however, that your pets are stuck inside for the next few months. A few precautions and some common sense should allow your dogs...

Thanksgiving dinner and your pets

The question likely is asked every year – Is it okay to share your Thanksgiving feast with your pets? The answer is not a simple yes or no. Many of the foods you eat on Thanksgiving are okay for dogs and cats to eat, but that does not mean your pet will tolerate them...

Pet insurance – Is it right for you?

Most pet owners will agree their pets are part of the family. Faithful dogs and cats greet their beloved owners at the door, wake them in the morning, join them on vacations and shopping trips. Today, we seek out dog parks, cat spas and boarding that provides play...

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Try natural remedies first to sooth an anxious pet

Stressed pets can be a great source of stress for their owners. That’s because it is often unclear what is causing a pet’s stress. Treatment possibilities are abundant, but research may be limited and leave doubt as to what is safe. What helps one pet may not be...

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Wildlife and your pets – keeping everyone safe

Taking precautions when it comes to wildlife and your pets is not reserved for rural settings or hikes through the park. Even in urban and suburban neighborhoods, wild animals can pose a threat to our dogs, cats, rabbits and other pets. The fact is, there are many...

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CBD and your pets – What you should know

Medicinal marijuana use in Ohio continues to grow, with many finding benefits related to chemotherapy side effects, stress, and pain. But can our pets who suffer from some of these same health issues also benefit? Unfortunately, little information exists yet regarding...

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Finding nutritional balance for older dogs and cats

Just like humans, as dogs and cats age their metabolism changes, as do their nutritional needs. Unfortunately, a look at ingredients, calories, and the lists of vitamins and minerals in dog and cat food can become overwhelming. Not to mention, every pet’s needs are...

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Cat lovers take month to bond with feline friends

For those who consider themselves “cat people,” this is the month to show those felines some love. December is National Cat Lovers Month, and while some pet owners will say one is either a cat person or a dog person, most agree that cats are special pets. Cats are...

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