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Can my pet really get COVID-19?

?Allow 3-5 minutes to read. One of the latest developments in today’s COVID-19 environment is the infection of cats (big and small) and dogs by the novel coronavirus. As you can imagine, this update has caused many pet owners to become concerned. With rumors swirling and so many outlets reporting information about the virus, it

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Is your pet congested?

?Allow 3-5 minutes to read full post. Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve been having a conversation about allergies in dogs and cats. Allergic symptoms in pets tend to flare up in the fall and spring, as the seasons change and various allergens become more exposed. Our first allergy post described atopic dermatitis and

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Does your pet have smelly ears?

Last week we published an article about seasonal allergies in cats and dogs. In that post, we described a condition called “atopic dermatitis.” Atopic dermatitis often occurs secondary to allergies and is characterized by skin irritation, inflammation, and infection. If you missed this post, click here to catch up. Atopic dermatitis can manifest in a

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Is your pet itchy?

Allow 5-10 minutes to read full post. The snow has melted, and rain has arrived. Spring is officially here, and with it comes those wonderful allergies that we all love so much. As the world around us thaws out, trees start budding and grass goes from brown to green. Particles of pollen, molds, dust, dander

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Early Signs of Kidney Disease: Part 2

? Allow 5-7 minutes to read full post. Last month we began a conversation about kidney disease, focusing specifically on how cats can be affected and early warning signs. Given that dogs and cats are entirely different species, it doesn’t make sense to discuss kidney disease as though it affects either species in the same

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Early Signs of Kidney Disease: Part 1

The kidneys are hard-working organs that play an integral role in the health of dogs and cats. They help to produce urine, regulate blood pressure, create hormones, make red blood cells, balance water, salt and acid concentrations, and remove protein wastes from the bloodstream. If a pet’s kidney were to fail, a whole cascade of

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Paws off my Clorox wipes!

Allow 3 minutes to read. ? We never thought we’d love Clorox wipes and Lysol spray so much. They’ve become our best friends as we (and the rest of the world) diligently wipe down our home and work surfaces multiple times a day. In this new era of COVID-19, cleaning has become a top priority, and

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COVID-19: Are your pets at risk?

Allow 3 minutes to read. If you’re not living off-grid in the middle of the woods, you’ve heard of the newest coronavirus (aka COVID-19). In fact, most of us are closely following every news story and getting a bit more panicked every day. The virus has officially hit Minnesota, and pet-owners are beginning to wonder

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Manicures: optional for humans, but a necessity for pets!

?Allow 3 minutes to read. Raise your hand if the dry, cold weather wreaks absolute havoc on your hair, skin and nails. On second thought, we’ll keep our hands down… our brittle nails and unkempt cuticles are screaming to be brought to the spa! Manicures and pedicures are a wonderful luxury when we feel like

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Dog Park Safety & Etiquette

?Allow 2-3 minutes to read ? Dog parks can be fantastic places for your pup to let loose, burn off some energy, and interact with fellow dogs. For dogs who stay home all day while owners are at work, this is a great opportunity for exercise, mental stimulation, and socialization. While most dog parks are

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