Cats and Glaucoma: An Eye Emergency
Glaucoma is rare in cats, though when it occurs, it’s very painful and can lead to blindness. It can’t be cured, though sometimes it can be treated.
Healthy eyes have a balance of fluid and drainage. In cats with glaucoma, the fluid stops draining and builds up behind the eye, causing a lot of pressure. Sometimes the eyes bulge. Glaucoma also damages the optic nerve.
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Escape Summertime Boredom with These 5 Activities for Kids and Dogs
Summertime and the living is easy! Well, it actually might not be so easy once boredom has set in for your kids. If you’re starting to hear those two words all parents dread to hear – “I’m bored” – then keep reading. Summer is a great time for kids to give their dogs some much-deserved attention. Here are some fun activities for kids and dogs to do together this summer.
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What is Cherry Eye?
Have you thought about the health of your pet’s eyes? Chances are, as long as your dog or cat seems to see okay, you may not have thought much about it.
However, they can be susceptible to eye problems, and one of those eye problems is known as cherry eye.
This unsightly condition gets its name from a reddish mass in the eye. It can protrude from the eye and sits like a red bump in the corner.
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World Pet Memorial Day
World Pet Memorial Day was created as a special day to memorialize beloved pets that have passed away. It is observed every year on the second Tuesday in June, and it is a great time to celebrate the lives of your pets. Although pets are only in our lives for a short time, they stay in our memories forever. It’s a small consolation, but it’s nice to know there are many ways you can honor the memories of your pets this June.
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On the Road: Car Travel Tips for Dogs
Nothing says summer like a road trip. But is your dog ready? Despite the carefree image of a happy dog with his head handing out the window of the back seat, there’s a lot to consider.
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Protecting Your Pet from Heartworms
We are so proud of pet owners who take such loving care of their family members. They buy good quality food, keep their dogs and cats clean and sheltered, and protect them from infectious diseases.
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Why freeze dog semen?
No we're not talking about stepping outside on a cold winter day, shaking and shivering, and turning blue.
This has to do with freezing dog semen
Occasionally clients come in with objectives like wanting to preserve their dog's genetics over time, in case they find a female of superior quality in the future, wanting to ship semen internationally, wanting to have semen available in storage for use at a moment's notice when they otherwise may be showing, training or traveling with the stud dog, etc.
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Puppy Proofing Your Home
When a puppy dog is brought into your home, it is an exciting time that brings both rewards and challenges.
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