Each year, about 400 to 500 cases of rabies are reported in domestic pets like cats, dogs, and ferrets. Rabies isn’t particularly common in dogs or other animals in the United States, because it is 100% preventable with vaccination. Continue reading How to Spot Rabies In Your Pets
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Safe Fruit Snacks For Your Pup
It’s a hot day and you are cutting up some watermelon for yourself and decide to give your dog a taste. Seems easy and harmless! For majority of fruits it is! However, it is important to be aware what fruits your dog can eat and what fruits they can not eat! Continue reading Safe Fruit Snacks For Your Pup
National Take a Hike Day: What to Know About Hiking with Your Dog
November 17 is National Take a Hike Day! The majority of dogs, regardless of size, make great companions on a hike—if they are physically fit for the level of hiking that you plan to do, if they are obedient, if they are socialized among people and other dogs, and if the weather is not too hot. Hiking with your dogs takes more thought and preparation than simply starting up a trail. Therefore, we have put together essential information on hiking with your dog.
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Summer Outdoor Safety for Dogs – All Pets Veterinary Medical Center Provides Tips to Keep Your Pet Safe
Summer is finally here! This means sun, fun and outdoor activities, many of which can be shared with your dog. However, longer daytime hours and warmer temperatures bring hazards with them. Be cautious of those summer hazards so that you can enjoy a carefree and safe summer with your best friend! All Pets Veterinary Medical Center has compiled a list of tips to help you keep your dog safe when outdoors this summer.
Easter Safety Tips for Your Pets
Easter is a joyous time celebrated by many. There’s a lot of planning that goes into family gatherings and the fun, food and festivities to be enjoyed by children and adults alike. But have you remembered to plan for you pets as well?
Human Medicine vs. Pet Medicine
Animal health and human health are inextricably connected. When your pet has a medical condition, All Pets may prescribe one or more medications to manage, treat or cure the problem. While there are some veterinary-specific drugs, many of the drugs in veterinary medicine are the similar to human medicine. We will discuss human medicine vs. pet medicine, as well as what medicines are safe and not safe for pets.
Trimming Your Dog’s Nails Safely
Many dog owners avoid nail trimming because they are afraid of “quicking’ the dog, or that the dog fusses and creates bad feelings around the procedure. Nail cutting can become an event surrounded by angst and drama. Unless your pup is an active outdoors dog, nail trimming on a regular basis is necessary. While high mileage wears nails down naturally, among city and suburban dogs who are lucky to get a mile or two walk daily, excessively long nails are more common than not.
How to Help Your Dog in the Texas Sun
Your dog needs a safe haven from those harsh ultraviolet rays, just as much as humans do. Here are a few tips to help your pet enjoy the great outdoors this summer, without feeling the burn.
How to Keep Your Pets Safe on the Fourth of July
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How to Protect Your Dog’s Paws in the Summer
Many dog owners take their furry friends on walks to enjoy the warm summer weather with them, but often times they forget about one important detail: hot pavement can and will burn a dog’s paws. While it can be tempting to bring your dog everywhere you go, it can cause serious harm to your beloved pet if you are not careful. Keep in mind that if asphalt and cement can get hot enough to cook an egg during the summer or it feels way too hot for you to leave your hands comfortably on the ground for at least 10 seconds, it can result in nasty burns on your dog’s paw pads, especially if your have a new puppy with tender young paws. Fortunately, there are a few ways you can protect your dog from getting burned this summer.
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