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Exams and Vaccinations
Living With Your Pet
Experts agree that widespread use of vaccines within the last century has prevented death and disease in millions of animals.
Obedience and Training
Living With Your Pet
Obedience training helps prevent negative encounters between family members and the dog. It reinforces the bond between the handler(s) and pet.
Seasonal Care
Providing Care
Providing seasonal care for your pet is essential for their health and safety as animals.
Recognizing Illnesses
Providing Care
Only a healthy pet is a happy companion. Assuring your pet's daily well-being requires regular care and close attention to any hint of ill health.
Mealtime
Providing Care
Cats and dogs have nutrition needs that change as your pet grows. A balanced diet with these nutritional components is crucial to keep your pet healthy.
First Aid
Providing Care
Never leave dangerous objects like pins, needles, or fish hooks within reach. Keep poisonous products and materials far from your pet's reach as you would with a child.
Grooming
Providing Care
Grooming is about maintaining both your dog and cat's physical health as well as her appearance.
Planning and Preparation
Travel
Planning and preparation are necessary when traveling with family pets. Consider whether your pet is comfortable when traveling.
Travel By Airplane
Travel
Air travel is of most concern to pet owners. You can minimize the chances of an unpleasant experience by following a few guidelines.
Travel By Car
Travel
Pets should not be allowed to ride with their heads outside car windows. Particles of dirt can enter the eyes, ears, and nose, causing injury or infection.
Travel By Train
Travel
Most states prohibit animals from riding on buses and similar regulations restrict travel on trains. Exceptions are made for guide and service dogs accompanying blind and disabled persons.
The Next Step
Saying Goodbye
The grieving process includes accepting the reality of your loss, accepting that the loss and accompanying feelings are painful, and adjusting to your new life that no longer includes your pet.
Help & Support
Saying Goodbye
Pet owners can find loss of pets as challenging as loss of human loved ones. Learn More and reach out to these support hotlines.
The Decision
Saying Goodbye
Your decision is a personal one, but it need not be a solitary one. Your veterinarian and your family and friends can assist and support you.
Managing Your Pet's Anxiety
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Does your pet cower in fear during thunderstorms or hate to be alone? Although it doesn't seem fair, anxiety isn't just a human problem but can affect animals too.