Dog Checkups & Preventive Care

Keeping your dog safe and healthy is a full-time job. It takes more than going to see the veterinarian when sickness is obvious. Here you’ll find advice and precautionary tips for the long-term wellbeing of your canine.

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How To Make A Pet Disaster Kit
Keeping yourself and your pet prepared for an emergency is often the difference between life and death.
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Everything You Need To Know About Traveling With Pets
Traveling with your pet can be easy. Don’t miss these tips.
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Pets and Cars: What's Safe?
If your dog rides with his head out the window, don’t miss this blog.
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Learn About Pet Dental Care With Dr. Ruth MacPete
Dr. Ruth MacPete dishes about dental care and demonstrates how to brush your dog’s teeth.
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Dogs In Sweaters: Don't Laugh!
Do you think that sweaters on dogs are funny? Think again.
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Starting Off On the Right Foot: Puppy Care Tips
That new puppy needs just the right kind of care to grow into a healthy, well-behaved adult.
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My pet's perfectly healthy! Why should I see my veterinarian? Dog Checkups & Preventive Care
My pet's perfectly healthy! Why should I see my veterinarian?
Is your pet healthy? You can’t trust that you’ll always see the signs until it’s too late.
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Think about size when it comes to running and hiking with a dog. Dog Checkups & Preventive Care
Hiking and Running: Which Types of Dogs Are Best?
Not all dogs are equipped for rigorous outdoor activity; learn which breeds are best for running, hiking and traveling.
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Splash! 5 great ways to keep your dog safe around water. Dog Checkups & Preventive Care
Splash! 5 Great Ways to Keep Your Dog Safe Around Water
Like children, dogs need supervision around the pool. More safety tips await you here!
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Leaving your dog in a hot car can be downright fatal. Dog Checkups & Preventive Care
How Hot Does it Get in a Parked Car? Ask Dr. Ernie Ward!
Dr. Ernie Ward shows how it feels to be left in a parked car on a hot day.
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