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Seasonal Allergies

Spring is in the Air!

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Spring is in the air! Which means so is pollen, ragweed, and all sorts of other allergens. Just like humans, our pets are susceptible to seasonal allergies which can cause them a great deal of discomfort when untreated. How can you tell if your pet has seasonal allergies? For the most part, seasonal allergies manifest…

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Poison Prevention Month

Poison Prevention Awareness Month

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Did you know that March is Poison Prevention Awareness Month? Our pets tend to get into things they shouldn’t. Here are some ways to prevent them from ingesting something poisonous and what actions you should take if they do. Out of Sight, Out of Mouths Keep medications, cleaning products, and other toxic items out of…

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Catnip

Catnip or Not?

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People often joke about cats getting “high” on catnip, but some people  have noticed that their cats may just ignore the catnip toys they’ve carefully picked out for them and maybe get a little disappointed that now they can’t make a cute video to garner views on social media. The Science of Catnip While it…

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How Many Whiskers Does Your Cat Have?

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Ah, whiskers. We’ve all been there, enjoying a nice sleep, dreaming or not, when it happens. You feel a little tickle on your face and you brush it away. It happens again, and you open one eye and then another, and see your cat staring you in the face. She’s just accomplished her mission of…

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cat ears

How Cat Ears, Cat Eyes & Cat Noses Communicate

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Cats are intelligent animals, but it can be difficult to understand what your cat is trying to tell you. Cats communicate with their body language; cat ears, cat eyes, and cat noses have as much to say as their meows If your cat blinks when she’s looking at you, that means she trusts you enough to…

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