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If your pet has a health condition that requires surgery, you are probably wondering how to help. Just like with humans, surgery is a stressful time for pets. As a pet parent, you must assume responsibility for your pet’s post-surgery care. 

Knowing whether your pet needs emergency care or whether you should be ok to book them in for a regular appointment can sometimes be difficult to determine. As a pet owner, your first concern is your pet’s wellbeing, and the concern and worry you feel may sometimes influence your judgment of the situation.

Aging is a part of life not just for humans but for animals as well. At some point, your little puppy will become an old dog. As a pet owner, you need to understand that your pet’s needs will change over time.  Senior pets have different requirements when it comes to care. Your pet may begin to experience less mobility, poor eyesight, and reduced hearing. Knowing what your pet requires as he or she ages will help you to provide the best care. 

Pets make great friends, companions, and protectors. Any animal lover knows that having a pet can enhance one’s life. Pet owners want to see their furry friends happy and full of energy. There is a good reason you feed, walk, and take care of your pet. The fact is that your pet’s health should be a priority. 

When it comes to the well-being and health of your animal friend, good nutrition plays an important part. You need to understand, however, that there is no specific diet that is ideal for all pets.

Animals aren’t humans and so can’t be expected to know what behaviors are acceptable and which we would rather that they didn’t do. Part of early pet ownership is setting expectations and boundaries for behavior and teaching our animals what behaviors are allowed and which things make us unhappy. Many natural animal behaviors – such as chewing, scratching, and jumping up - can be controlled using a combination of training and consistency in applying the rules at home. However, there are times when even a normally well-behaved pet can suddenly develop bad habits. And since they have no sense of right or wrong, it’s down to us as owners to help them overcome them. 

Did you know that oral hygiene in pets plays a critical role in their overall health just like in humans? Unfortunately, many people are not aware of its importance and in fact, most people schedule regular dental cleanings but overlook the same for their pets. Unfortunately, pets experience the same diseases that would affect a human being with poor dental hygiene. From periodontitis to gingivitis, and these diseases make it easier for them to lose their teeth at a tender age. Here are some reasons why your pets should have oral surgery:

You have probably heard of laser therapy for humans, but did you know your pets can get this therapy as well? Therapeutic laser therapy is increasing in popularity for furry companions due to the benefits. Let’s go over some of the most exciting benefits your pets can receive with this therapy.

You want to do everything necessary to be a responsible pet parent. That includes staying up to date on vaccinations and using flea and heartworm prevention medications. You also need to add microchipping to the list. Microchipping your pet is one of the most important things you can do to protect him.

An annual health check is something that most of us don’t think twice about attending for ourselves. However, it is vitally important that we extend this same courtesy to our pets too. Also often referred to as wellness exams, these regular appointments as designed with one thing in mind – monitoring your pet’s wellbeing. Unfortunately, many owners fail to realize just how important attending wellness exams really are. In fact, many owners think that since their pet isn’t obviously sick, wellness exams are a waste of money. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Ensuring your pet goes for regular wellness exams could prevent her from becoming sick and could even save her life.