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Recognizing Ear Issues In Your Dog

Canine ears can be floppy, folded, erect and everything in between. We know that our dogs depend on their keen sense of hearing to track their surroundings. They depend on us to make sure their ears stay healthy. That’s why it is important to conduct a weekly sniff test inside your dog’s ears, using your…

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Keeping French Bulldogs and Labrador Retrievers Healthy and Safe

For the fourth consecutive year, the French Bulldog and Labrador Retriever claim the top two spots as the most popular dog breeds, according to the American Kennel Club. The pair could not be more different in looks or personality. Frenchies sport pushed in faces and can be a bit clingy and comedic. Labs are noted…

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Calculating Chocolate Dangers in Dogs 

People regard chocolate as a sweet treat. But it can be dangerous and even deadly if eaten by dogs. Identifying Risk Factors The size of the dog plus the type of chocolate play factors in health risks.  Theobromine is a chemical found in cocoa beans that acts as a stimulant when consumed. In people, theobromine…

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What’s New in CPR and First Aid? Understanding the 2025 Guideline Updates

What You Really Need To Know The AHA updated its guidelines based on new ILCOR research. Core CPR techniques stay the same. Here’s what’s changing: The theme across all updates: get people acting faster with techniques that work in real-world conditions. ProTrainings will have updated courses by March 2026. 2025 ECC Updates Are Here New…

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Never Induce Vomiting in Cats Using Hydrogen Peroxide

What may be safe for dogs can be downright dangerous to cats. Case in point: hydrogen peroxide.Yes, hydrogen peroxide can be safely given to a dog suspected of ingesting a toxin to induce vomiting under certain circumstances. Play it safe by contacting a veterinarian by phone or online who can guide you on the correct…

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Yikes! My Dog Is Scooting His Butt! What Can I Do?

Our dogs display lots of behaviors – some we applaud and some we abhor.  Fitting in that latter category is a dog scooting his rear end on the living room rug and sometimes, in front of horrified houseguests. Don’t blame the dog for misbehaving or attention seeking. That scooting is triggered by a health or…

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Does My Dog Need a Coat in the Cold Weather?

I live in Texas with a reputation for being scorching hot, but even the Lone Star State does experience freezing temperatures and yes, ice and snow. I also live with Kona, Emma and Nova. My dogs all sport shorthaired coats, and they definitely benefit from wearing cozy coats when temperatures dip below freezing during outdoor…

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Main Differences Between Vomiting and Regurgitation in Cats

By Arden Moore Some cats vomit. Some cats regurgitate. Some do both. Both result in smelly messes. Yuck to both!  Cats can be masters at hiding pain or ailments, so it is important to pay attention to these food-related actions. It is also important to know when to have your cat examined by your veterinarian….

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Carbon Monoxide Risks Rise in Fall

When the first chill of autumn arrives, it’s natural to flip on the furnace, curl up under a blanket, and enjoy the cozy warmth. But along with that comfort comes an invisible danger that many homeowners overlook: carbon monoxide (CO). Carbon monoxide is often called the “invisible killer” because you can’t see it, smell it,…

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