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Choosing the Right Vet for Your Pet

When it comes to caring for your pet, finding a veterinarian to work with who you can trust is essential. If you want to ensure that your pet gets the best care for their unique needs, don’t wait until there is an illness or signs of needing medical attention are apparent before contacting a veterinarian. Take the time to interview vets and get to know some of their patients if possible. Ask for a tour of the veterinarian facilities, and gain some insight into their general practices. The more you know about your veterinarian before utilizing their services, the more control you’ll have over your pet’s health care overall. Here, you’ll learn all about how to effectively “vet” a veterinarian and what you can do to ensure a safe and reliable ongoing relationship.

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Veterinary Care: When To Seek A Second Opinion
If your pet is sick, you want a diagnosis quickly. Sometimes, however, the diagnosis or treatment options that your pet's vet comes up with may make you feel uneasy or unsure. While you can seek a second opinion for your pet whenever you want, the below three situations call for an immediate second opinion and treatment should not proceed without one. The Diagnosis is Rare   While rare illnesses certainly do occur, it's always best to get a second opinion.

What Can Happen If You Feed Your Pet Your Holiday Feasts?
Many pet owners want their pets to feel like a part of the action at the holidays. They give their pets gifts, dress their pets up in sweaters and Santa hats, and they even feed their pets from the holiday feast. Knowing what can happen if you decide to feed your pet people food at the holidays can impact the precautions you take to protect your pet. What can happen if you feed your pet your holiday feasts?

Avoiding Holiday Pet Emergencies: What You Need To Know About Holiday Foods
With the holiday season approaching, you're probably busy planning seasonal parties and family gatherings. There are going to be plenty of opportunities to indulge in some mouth-watering treats. Since this time of year is the season of giving, it may be difficult not to share your food with your household pet. Here are a few things you need to know about popular holiday food staples: 1. Turkey Turkey is a common staple at the dinner table, and your four-legged friend is probably going to be begging for some.

Looking At The Benefits Of Acupuncture For Your Arthritic Cat Or Dog
When your cat or dog begins showing signs of aging, you may be saddened to think he or she may soon be gone. However, if your aging pet is dealing with debilitating arthritis, his or her last years can be torturous and painful. If your dog or cat is arthritic and the pain medication prescribed to him or her does not seem to help too much, learn how acupuncture can help not only relieve pain, but also help to restore greater mobility.

5 Red Flags That Your Cat May Be In Pain
Cats can be mysterious creatures, and it's often not obvious when they're suffering from any kind of illness or trauma. That's why it's so important for cat owners to be aware of their own cats' habits and to remain vigilant of any sudden changes. Often times, it's easy to tell when a cat is sick due to diarrhea or vomiting. However, telling when a cat is in pain isn't always so easy, which is why it's important to look out for a few common red flags.

3 Tips To Help Your Dog De-Stress Before A Veterinarian Appointment
Regular veterinarian check-ups are important to ensure that your dog is in good health. However, taking your dog to the vet can be its own workout. Many pets are not too fond of the vet's office. This can be caused by past experiences or they are just not comfortable with being touched in some places. One way to get your dog in a better frame of mind is by helping them de-stress before your veterinary appointment.

4 Benefits Of Getting Your Cat Spayed And Neutered
When you want to be sure that you are able to be a responsible cat owner, you need to be sure that you get your cat spayed and neutered. You can take your pet to a cat spay and neuter clinic that can do the job in a proper and professional manner. With this in mind, keep reading in order to understand the benefits of taking your pet to a cat spay and neuter clinic in your area.

Reasons You Should Spay Your Female Dog: Facts To Consider
When you bring home a cute little girl puppy to join your family, the last thing that you are probably thinking about is whether or not you are going to have your new dog spayed. However, it is extremely important to begin thinking about spaying your female dog sooner rather than later. There are many reasons that spaying your dog is beneficial, both to you and to your dog herself. Get to know some of these reasons so that you can make the best possible decision for your family and the newest addition to it.

4 Things Bird Owners Need To Know About Macaw Wasting Disease
Macaw wasting disease, also known as proventricular dilatation disease, is a viral infection that mostly affects macaws and conures, though all parrots are suspected to be susceptible. Here are four things bird owners need to know about macaw wasting disease. How does macaw wasting disease spread? Macaw wasting disease is caused by the avian bornavirus. Researchers still aren't sure how this virus spreads from bird to bird, though they suspect a fecal-oral transmission.

When Your Dog Likes To Chew: Tips On What Requires Veterinary Care
When you bring a new dog home to join your family, you know that there is going to be an adjustment period. Dogs each have their own unique habits and quirks that you will need to learn about and sometimes correct if they are problematic. A common issue with dogs, particularly those that are bored or have high levels of stress and anxiety is that they chew on anything and everything they can get their paws on.