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How will your family celebrate World Wildlife Conservation Day this year? Falling between Thanksgiving and the December holidays, this national celebration of everything wild, furry, scaled, and feathered began in 2012, and continues to be one of the most significant days on any animal lover’s calendar.
Caring properly for a pet during an extended stay requires a particular set of skills. While many boarding facilities do their best to provide individualized care, they often rely on local pet hospitals for expert veterinary care and behavioral advice.
Just as humans sometimes require surgery to diagnose or address a health condition, pets also undergo surgery. Endoscopy and laparoscopy allow veterinarians to evaluate your pet's organs, such as the urinary system, intestines, stomach, lungs, and nasal cavity.
National Dog Walking Week is a time to remember the benefits of walking your dog. It is not only your dog that profits, but you get some advantages out of it, too. If you are tired of the same old routine, change it up with a new route for some adventure. Your dog will appreciate it, as well.
Many of us have stepped onto the scale at a doctor’s office, watched the numbers on the digital display slowly creep upward, and waited for the doctor’s lecture about weight, BMI, and how being overweight or obese can contribute to — or even cause — serious health issues.
November is National Pet Diabetes Month, which was designated to raise awareness of this serious issue and to highlight pet health needs and proper care. Both cats and dogs are affected by diabetes mellitus, which occurs when their bodies cannot use glucose in a normal manner.
Many pet owners choose veterinary practices that combine alternative medicine with traditional care to ensure their pets' well-being. The following are some of the most popular holistic services that promote good health and address problems at their roots.
Are you considering adopting a puppy or a kitten? Perhaps you have children who want a pet, or maybe as someone who lives alone, you have been thinking about adding an animal companion to your home.
Most pet owners consider their furry friends to be part of the family. This often means that dogs, cats, and other pets receive the same treatment as any other member of the household, including regular medical checkups.
If you have never had a pet but are thinking it is time to add a furry friend to your household, a cat may be the ideal choice. In honor of National Cat Day, here are some of the outstanding qualities of these versatile creatures that make them so appealing as pets.