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New Puppy Necessities

New Puppy Necessities

Puppies are a bundle of fun, but many individuals are surprised to discover the number of essential items a puppy will need. The following is a list to keep them healthy, happy, and entertained. Vaccinations Before taking a puppy out into the wider world, be sure...

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I Want a French Bulldog!

I Want a French Bulldog!

Fads in dog breeds come and go just as in the fashion industry. Purchasing a canine is a serious, lifelong responsibility and should be based on an individual’s lifestyle – not on a breed that happens to be popular at the time. A successful human-dog relationship...

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5 Basic Training Tips for your new Puppy

5 Basic Training Tips for your new Puppy

Many people choose to bring a new puppy into their home without fully understanding what’s involved. Puppies will need to learn acceptable and unacceptable behavior. A puppy is similar to a toddler – everything is new and infinitely fascinating. Gentle Consistency...

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Why Is My Pet So Itchy?

Why Is My Pet So Itchy?

What seems to be causing my pets to itch?  Well, that is a loaded question with many answers.  When speaking of our canine friend it really depends. These things will be generalizations. Please understand that not all pets fit the same mold. Dogs who are less than...

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Caring For Senior Pets

Caring For Senior Pets

Senior pet care is hard. Seeing their faces get more grey, or their eyes becoming more opaque, or struggling for them to get up, is tough on us and them. What can we do for our senior pets to make sure they age well? Being a veterinarian, I believe it is important for...

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Which Dog Should I Get?

Which Dog Should I Get?

Which is the best dog to get, best breed, and best age. That’s a loaded question. The better question is what is best for you and your family’s needs. Do you have young children or old children, a child with special needs, or allergies? Puppies Typically puppies are...

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Toxic Foods Your Dog Should Never Eat

Toxic Foods Your Dog Should Never Eat

By now most people know that certain foods are not safe for our animals. For example, chocolate for dogs has the main ingredient theobromine, which causes cardiac abnormalities. The richer the chocolate, the higher the levels of theobromine. So put down those truffles...

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Best Pet Insurance – 2019

Best Pet Insurance – 2019

I am often asked, "what is the best pet insurance." Pet insurance in general seems to be a controversial discussion. The best pet insurance of 10, or even 5 years ago, is not the one that I would recommend today. Ten years ago most insurance companies would use the...

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Fleas & Ticks, Oh My

Fleas & Ticks, Oh My

Year-Round Concern For Pets Fleas & Ticks Carry Diseases This category may be unsettling for some but it’s an important one to discuss. Fleas and ticks carry several diseases. In California right now they have a resurgence of Typhus,  a disease caused by bacteria...

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Dog Dental Care Tips

Dog Dental Care Tips

Every animal has the potential for dental disease. A dog has 42 adult teeth. Experience shows that by three years of age, most dogs have some evidence of periodontal disease. We tend to see a significantly higher incidence of periodontal disease in small toy breeds....

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15 Tips For New Puppy Parents

Bringing a new puppy home can be one the great joys of your life, but it also requires you to act more responsibly.So to help first-timers feel a little less stressful, here are 15 tips that will help you give the care your new best friend deserves. 1. The Basics of...

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