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Air Travel With Your Pet
Most airlines require pets to be 15 lbs or less to fly in the cabin with their owners (this weight includes both the pet and the carrier). Remember that you will need a USDA Health Certificate in most cases. Check with the airline as to how recent the certificate must be issued.
Dental Home Care
Pets have teeth, too! Imagine how your teeth would look and feel if you didn’t brush them daily. The same applies to your pet’s teeth. Here are some ways you can care for your pet’s teeth at home.
Euthanasia
The decision to euthanize a pet should be one that you always look back upon and know that the best decision was made and that you would make the same decision again in the same situation. So how do you know if it is time?
Holiday Safety Tips
Be careful how you deck your halls! The holiday season is generally a time of family togetherness in which even our pets participate
How to Give Your Cat a Pill
Don’t forget to check the cat’s mouth before releasing him. Many cats know you are waiting to see the licking motions and will try to fool you.
Orphan Puppy & Kitten Care
Spring is kitten season. If you have some unexpected additions to your family and are not sure what to do, orphan care isn't that hard when you know what to do.
Pregnant Dog Care
Are you getting ready for the pitter-patter of little paws? As with humans, one can minimize complications with proper care in pregnancy. Having puppies may sound easy and it may seem like the dog does all the work, but that is not always how it turns out.
Mouse/Rat Poison
There are several types of rodenticides available. The traditional products are called anticoagulant rodenticides and are discussed here. If one intends to use a rodenticide we encourage you to choose this type over others as there is a readily available antidote for the anti-coagulant rodenticides. Other rodenticides are more toxic and no antidote is available.
Vaccinations - Allergic Reactions
Immunization represents stimulation of the immune system, an inherently inflammatory process. Vaccination reactions severe enough to produce shock are EXTREMELY rare and are a function of an individual pet's immune response.
Vaccine FAQ and General Information
Vaccination is an important part of a pet's health and it is should not be skipped over. If cost is a problem there are several approaches one may take but each has advantages and disadvantages.
House Training
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