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Posted on: 27 June 2016

Spaying is a surgical procedure for female dogs that involves the removal of the uterus and ovaries. This surgery helps prevent unwanted litters of puppies and undesirable behaviors during heat cycles, and may also protect a female dog from a variety of reproductive diseases. Veterinarians typically recommend to have a female dog spayed while she is still a puppy; spaying is known to be a safe procedure, but it is a major abdominal surgery done anesthesia.
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Posted on: 7 June 2016

The summer months can cause a lot of health maladies for your dog that can be painful, irritating, or even lead to a trip to the vet. Dog grooming and trimming your dog to prepare them for summer can help keep certain health conditions at bay, such as heat rash, ear infections, and more. Here are some grooming and trimming tips you can use to keep your pets healthy during the summer so you can better avoid going to the vet for summer-related conditions.
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Posted on: 18 April 2016

As your dog ages, you may notice that they have a harder time getting up from a sleeping position, or that they walk with a stiff gait in their front or hind legs. After a thorough examination from your vet, it can be determined that your dog has arthritis. This common joint condition affects dogs the same way as it affects people; cartilage starts to wear thin or whole cells begin to die, leaving your dog with stiff and painful joints.
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Posted on: 29 February 2016

Cats hate change, so going to the vet might seem like one of their least favorite events of the year. There are plenty of things that can go wrong transporting your cat to and from the vet's office if you aren't careful. Here are four ways that you can ensure your cat's safety on the way to and from the vet. 1. Check the Cat Carrier Ahead of Time If your cat only uses the cat carrier for their yearly trip to the vet's office, it is a good idea to inspect this before your next vet visit.
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