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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Dog Checkups & Preventive Care Eight Tips for Keeping Your Dog Free From Tick-Borne Diseases Would you be surprised to learn that ticks can be even more dangerous during the fall, and can spread several distinct diseases. Learn how you can keep your dog protected here. Read More > |
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Dog Checkups & Preventive Care 5 Things Veterinarians Can Learn from Dog Poop What can a poop sample tell your veterinarian about your dog’s health? As it turns out, a lot! Read More > |
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Dog Checkups & Preventive Care Five Things Veterinarians Love about Poop Samples Veterinarians have to deal with poop on a daily basis. Learn how they turn it from a chore into a passion. Read More > |
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Dog Checkups & Preventive Care 7 Hilariously Bad Ways to Collect a Poop Sample Do you know why your vet asks for a poop sample? Well it's not because they're starting a collection, it's very important to test your pet for intestinal parasites. Here some hilariously bad ways to collect a poop sample! Read More > |
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Dog Checkups & Preventive Care Why Does My Dog Need Blood Work before Anesthesia? Blood work is the easiest, fastest, cheapest, and least invasive way to investigate, discover and monitor many health conditions that your dog might have. Learn more about why blood work is asked for and why it can help your dog before, during and after surgery. Read More > |
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Dog Checkups & Preventive Care 3 Ways Playing in Puddles Could be Deadly to Your Dog Sure, it's cute when dogs jump and play around in puddles, but what you don't see is what could be lurking within. Learn about the microscopic, but dangerous, hidden health hazards. Read More > |
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Dog Checkups & Preventive Care Zeuterin: Chemically Neutering Male Dogs Surgery is no longer your only choice for neutering your dog. Learn about the new chemical process making waves in the veterinary world. Read More > |
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Dog Checkups & Preventive Care Pet Fire Safety Don’t let a fire take any more than it needs to. Keep your pet out of harms way. Read More > |
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Dog Checkups & Preventive Care Hiking With Your Pooch King feels great, hiking with your dog feels even better! Read More > |
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Dog Checkups & Preventive Care Help Your Dog Beat the Heat This Summer! Summer is the perfect time to enjoy beautiful parks, beaches, and backcountry trails with your pet. Just make sure you protect them from the potentially dangerous summer heat. Read More > |
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Dog Checkups & Preventive Care Firework Poisoning and Other 4th of July Safety Concerns What seems like fun to you may terrify your pet. Read More > |