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Open post Going to the Vet During COVID-19

Going to the Vet During COVID-19: Is It Essential?

Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMD By Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMDApr 6, 2020May 28, 2020

Don’t expect to be able to simply walk into the veterinary clinic with your pet. Here’s what to know about going to the vet during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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How to Create a Pet-Safe Garden

Petful Veterinary Team By Petful Veterinary TeamApr 2, 2020May 28, 2020

If you have a pet who likes to romp around your garden, don’t plant anything that might be toxic to them, such as azaleas and Jimson weed.

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How Much Chocolate Is Toxic for Dogs?

Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMD By Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMDMar 25, 2020May 28, 2020

Chocolate can be very toxic to your dog — but the amount and type of chocolate matters a lot. Here’s what you need to know.

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Xylitol Poisoning in Pets: Know the Facts

Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS By Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVSMar 25, 2020May 28, 2020

These days, animal poison control centers receive thousands of calls across North America about accidental xylitol poisoning in pets.

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How to Wake Your Hibernating Tortoise (And Why It May Be Important)

Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS By Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVSMar 20, 2020May 29, 2020

If you rely solely on the weather to trigger your tortoise’s alarm call and they oversleep, your tortoise is already at a disadvantage.

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How to Use a Dog Thermometer

Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS By Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVSMar 10, 2020May 28, 2020

If your dog seems sick, you may want to learn how to use a dog thermometer. But don’t just poke around blindly — you could hurt them! Here’s what to do.

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Why Buying a Wolf-Dog Hybrid Is a Completely Selfish Act

Petful Veterinary Team By Petful Veterinary TeamMar 4, 2020February 12, 2021

Wolf-dog hybrids are popular pets, but housing a wild animal in your backyard or walking it on a leash when it was meant to roam free is just plain wrong.

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Can Cats Get Bladder Infections From a Dirty Litter Box?

Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS By Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVSFeb 4, 2020August 26, 2020

Yes, cats who are forced to step inside an unclean litter box risk getting bladder inflammation or even a urinary tract infection. Get the facts in this article.

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5 Tips for Treating Your Dog’s Broken Nail

Petful Veterinary Team By Petful Veterinary TeamFeb 1, 2020May 28, 2020

If your dog has broken a nail, or torn a nail, you can do something right now. Here’s what you need to know about treating a broken nail in a dog.

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Rabies: What Pet Parents Should Know

Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMD By Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMDJan 28, 2020May 28, 2020

Rabies is a preventable disease that can cause a bizarre array of signs leading to death. It’s not a pleasant topic, but you need to take it seriously.

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How to Switch Your Dog’s Food Gradually, Without Tummy Upsets

Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS By Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVSJan 21, 2020May 28, 2020

Follow this expert guide to transition your dog to a new food over the course of at least 1 week. Here’s what you need to know.

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Why Does My Puppy Have Bad Breath? (Here Are 6 Possible Reasons.)

Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMD By Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMDJan 14, 2020May 29, 2020

Puppy breath is normal until 12 weeks old. Some people like it. But if you think your puppy’s breath is especially bad, here’s what you should know.

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Antidepressants and Pets: Educate Yourself

Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMD By Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMDJan 10, 2020May 31, 2020

These drugs are not benign. Whether you’re taking antidepressants or your pet is taking them, what you don’t know about them can hurt you both.

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My Dog’s Experience With Myasthenia Gravis and Megaesophagus

Melissa Smith By Melissa SmithJan 7, 2020May 30, 2020

People ask me why I devoted so much of my life to caring for my ailing German Shepherd. All I can say is that I got so much more in return than what I gave.

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7 Symptoms of Deafness in Cats

Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS By Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVSJan 7, 2020May 28, 2020

You are often in a better position than even your veterinarian to know if your cat has gone deaf. Here are some of the signs to look for.

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