Now is a great time to consider how you can positively impact your senior pet’s life! Introducing pet ramps, shoes with grips, and even carpeting on wood or tile floors can help with your pet’s mobility at home Speaking with your veterinarian about a check up schedule, any necessary supplements, dietary changes, and even pain…
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Senior Pet Care
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Xylitol Toxicity
Xylitol is an ingredient commonly found in sugar-free human foods like candy and peanut butter – but it’s very dangerous for dogs! Dogs process xylitol differently than we do – when they eat it, the xylitol is quickly absorbed into the bloodstream, causing the pancreas to release a potent dose of insulin. This drastically throws…
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How to Choose an Aftercare Provider
What should pet parents look for in an aftercare provider? We’ve got some tips for you to help navigate this part of your journey: Transparency – Through our Paws e-Track system, veterinarians are able to log in and view updates on the status of each pet, giving you peace of mind. Support – Our Compassion…
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Not One More Vet
We’re proud to partner with NOMV, a non-profit foundation run by veterinarians aimed at reducing the suicide statistic within the veterinary community. NOMV makes it possible for vets, techs, and clinic staff to find community and support when it comes to mental health and wellness.
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What is Pet Hospice?
Pet hospice care isn’t necessarily new, but it is becoming more popular! Much like hospice for humans, pet hospice aims to provide care for patients in the last phases of life. In a nutshell, pet hospice is available to provide your pet with a comfortable transition and give the pet parents support during this sensitive…
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Traditions in Mourning Translated for Today
Victorian mourning practices are still around today – mourning jewelry, specific clothes for mourning, and keeping hair as a memorial item – it all goes hundreds of years back! Hair clippings were taken from a deceased loved one and woven into jewelry, wreaths, sculptures, and works of art. Some even incorporated pet hair in their…
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How to Help a Grieving Person This Season
The holiday season can bring us so much joy, but for some, it may exacerbate feelings of grief and isolation. Check out these tips to help make your grieving person’s holiday a little easier: • Start a meal train – gathering a group of people to deliver prepared food and even eat meals with a…