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5 Tips to Manage Seasonal Dog Shedding

By Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH / April 11, 2019

I am asked often by pup parents if there’s some way to keep their pooch from shedding. But you can’t stop dog shedding from happening, and you shouldn’t try, because this is a healthy process all dogs need to go through. However, you can manage it and we have some tips to help, including how…

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Dog Scooting 101: 5 Causes and How to Help Your Pup

By Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH / March 23, 2019

It’s that scenario many of us are familiar with. It might be at home (typically when friends or family are visiting), maybe it’s on a walk through the neighborhood, or at the dog park. Your pup starts to drag her bottom on the ground. Everyone stops and stares. Some chuckle.

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Pet Poison Prevention

By Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH / March 6, 2019

Living with a pet can be one of the best experiences a person can have. Of course, having a dog or a cat live with you isn’t all just fun and games. A pet that lives its life surrounded by human things is bound to get their paws into trouble one way or another. The…

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Why Spay or Neuter Your Dog or Cat? Here’s 5 Important Reasons

By Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH / February 28, 2019

So you’ve got that new puppy or kitten and you’ve been agonizing over getting him or her “fixed” and when. Perhaps your breeder has told you one thing and your next door neighbor has told you another. It’s also possible you adopted a pet from a shelter or rescue (for which we’d like to say…

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Tips for Training Puppies

By Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH / February 4, 2019

  So, you’ve finally decided to accept a precious new puppy into the family? Having a playful little ball of energy can be a fun and exciting experience for everyone, but how do you stop that cute little fluff from making a feast out of your shoes and leaving unwanted presents on your lovely carpet?…

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Traveling with a Furry Friend

By Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH / February 4, 2019

With the holidays nearing their end, everyone is bustling from relatives to friends and back home. However, no visit is complete without the furry little relative by your side. But as always, the holidays can be a hectic time for travel, especially for the pets that accompany you on your journey. If you are planning…

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To Gift or Not to Gift

By Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH / December 26, 2018

We’ve all seen the iconic Christmas movie scenes where a little girl runs downstairs to find a puppy with a big bow under the tree on Christmas morning. This is a reoccurring dream that many children hope to experience during the holiday season. While it is a magical time depicted in the movies, is it…

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Black Cat Appreciation Day

By Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH / November 16, 2018

If you were to ask around, many people would agree that cats are amazing creatures and are absolutely adorable. So many cats are adopted every day and enjoy fulfilling lives with their owners. After all, who wouldn’t want to adopt a little furball of their very own? While many cats are adored, black cats have…

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National Cat Day: A Purr-fect Holiday

By Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH / October 31, 2018
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How to Create the Purr-fect Howl-oween for your Pets!

By Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH / October 10, 2018

Can you smell the whiff of mischief in the air? Halloween season is coming! Although Halloween is the time of year that most children and adults enjoy, pets may see things differently. The costumes, the smells, the sounds which make Halloween a treat for us can overwhelm pets. Here are ways to keep Halloween fun…

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