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Foods Your Pet Should Avoid This Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is synonymous with a hearty meal and togetherness, but it's essential to remember that some traditional holiday foods can be harmful to pets. The rich, flavorful dishes we enjoy can pose serious health risks to dogs and cats. From turkey bones that can splinter to toxic ingredients like onions and garlic, many common Thanksgiving [...]

Protecting Your Pets During Severe Weather on the Oregon Coast

What’s Happening on the Oregon Coast? This week, Newport and surrounding areas are facing a combination of a bomb cyclone and King Tides. Winds are reaching up to 70 mph, and coastal flooding is a significant concern as waves surge higher than usual. The combination of these weather phenomena increases risks like flying debris, dangerous [...]

10 Tips: Your Guide to Happy, Healthy Senior Pets

Adopting a senior pet can be a deeply rewarding experience, providing a loving home for an animal in its golden years. However, senior dogs and cats have different needs compared to their younger counterparts. Here are some tips to ensure your senior pets remain happy and healthy. 1. Regular Veterinary Check-Ups Regular veterinary visits are [...]

What To Do If Your Dog Eats Halloween Candy

Did you hit the jackpot on Halloween only to find your candy stash mysteriously missing? Your dog might have been the sneaky thief. Pets face a 32% higher risk of food poisoning during Halloween week compared to any other time of the year. But not all candies are created equal, some candies are more dangerous [...]

Tricks and Treats to Keep Your Pet Safe on Halloween Night

Halloween is a time of spooky fun and sweet indulgences, but it also brings along unique challenges for pet safety. The hustle and bustle of trick-or-treaters, the presence of enticing but dangerous treats, and the excitement of costumes can make this holiday a potentially stressful time for our furry companions. Here are some essential tips [...]

How Long is Too Long to Leave a Dog Alone?

Leaving a dog alone can be a necessary part of pet ownership, whether you have to go to work, run errands, or have other obligations that require you to be away from home. However, it's important to consider how long is too long to leave a dog alone to ensure their well-being and happiness. In [...]

A Guide to Pet Adoption

Are you considering pet adoption? Bringing a new furry friend into your home is an exciting and rewarding experience, but it also comes with great responsibility. Before you decide to adopt a pet, there are several important factors to consider to ensure that you are prepared to provide the love, care, and attention that your [...]

FAQs to Beat the Summer Heat(stroke)

With summer in full swing, it's important to be aware of the dangers of heatstroke for our dogs and cats. In this blog post, we will explore important tips to prevent pet heatstroke and keep our beloved pets safe and comfortable during the hot summer months. We will address questions such as how hot it [...]

Cold Laser Therapy for Cats and Dogs

As a pet owner, you always want what's best for your furry friend. Whether you have a dog or a cat, ensuring their health and well-being is a top priority. When it comes to treating various conditions and ailments in pets, laser therapy for dogs and cats has become an increasingly popular holistic healing method. [...]

The Ins and Outs of Shockwave Therapy for Dogs

Is your furry dog from musculoskeletal pain or struggling with a stubborn injury that just won't seem to heal? If so, you may want to consider shockwave therapy for dogs. This non-invasive treatment, known as extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT), has been shown to effectively alleviate pain, promote healing, and decrease the likelihood of disease recurrence [...]

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