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Cat's need dental care too!

These are upper canine teeth that were removed from a cat's mouth. What was wrong with them?

*These teeth were mobile, meaning I could wiggle them. They did not have enough bone and gum tissue to hold on to.

*The loss

Let's talk anesthesia-free dental cleanings...

Anesthesia free dental cleanings are just that, anesthesia free. This means a veterinary professional attempts to remove tartar from your pet's teeth with them fully awake.

This may sound nice and low

Did you know that cats need dental care too?

This critical aspect of caring for a cat is often missed - let's be real - how often do you look in your cat's mouth? 🤣

But cats can get plaque/tartar just like dogs and need regular maintenance to keep

Are tennis balls safe for dogs?

The classic, go-to toy for many dogs is a tennis ball.

While they can be fun for a good game of fetch, tennis balls can cause long term problems.

If your dog is allowed to chew on the ball frequently, the tough f

February is dental health month for pets.
A time to discuss oral health and treatment for our furry friends. But now is not the only time to think about it! Your pet needs regular dental care throughout the year!

This could look like:
*brushing you

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I pulled this off of a dog a few weeks ago. It may be winter, but the ticks are out!!

Keep your dog protected year round!

(This tick is engorged, meaning it had been on the dog long enough to feed and start filling with blood. This also means it w

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With the newfound popularity of corn, a friendly vet just wanted to leave this reminder:

Please, please, please do not leave your dog unattended with a corn cob.

Dog's don't understand that you're only supposed to eat the "knobs" and not

I think sunning ourselves at work should be a new trend...

Another creepy crawly!

This little guy was from a dog. A dog that happened to be very, very itchy!

This is a louse. The dog in question had lice that were causing some intense itching. You can see in the picture that the louse has red material ins

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Do you have a plan if your pet gets sick or injured?

One way you can prepare for an emergency situation is pet insurance! If you just adopted your pet, or even if you have had your pet for some time, pet insurance may be a good option. It can help

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