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Basics of Separation Anxiety
Most dog owners can recognize separation anxiety by the destruction which greets them upon coming home. Knowing what to do about it is another matter though, and Dr. Figarra provides some tips for training your companion to cope with your absence.
What is animal chiropractic?
The brain and the spine are the command centers of the nervous system. Chiropractic care aids in keeping the spine in proper alignment and by doing so can relieve nerve pain and help increase mobility in your pet. Check out this post and our website for more about the chiropractic services we offer!
Senior pets and cancer
Advancements in both human and animal medicine have aided both in achieving better health and longer life expectancy. However, living longer also increases our chances of contracting certain illnesses and cancer is one of these. The most common types of pet cancer and other interesting facts are included in this post.
November: caring for a senior pet
The month of November is national senior pet month. Senior pets are prone to more health problems in the colder months, extra care may be necessary to keep them as comfortable as possible. Physical and behavioral signs that your pet is reaching the senior stage of life are included in this post.
October 29th: National Cat Day
In honor of National Cat Day on October 29th, funny cat videos to make you smile!
Keeping your pet safe for Halloween
Few things are cuter than seeing pets dressed up for Halloween, but celebrating this holiday with your pets can pose some particular risk. This post contains tips on how to celebrate the holiday safely with your pets.
Dog Days of Summer
The summer months usually see the most outdoor activity of the year for both ourselves and our dogs. Your dog will look out for you, but you need to look out for him as well.
It burns, burns, burns…
We’re expecting incredibly hot conditions in Michigan within the next few days. And just like the Johnny Cash song, meteorologist call this weather phenomenon a “Ring of Fire”. What does this mean for your pets? How to keep them safe and prevent heat stroke is the topic of this post.
How to prepare your pet for a new family member
Is your family expecting a new baby? There’s all sorts of considerations that need to be thought through to provide the smoothest transition possible for you and your pet.
An Interesting Dynamic- Introducing Pets to Newborns
Dr. Heather Jarrett gives us helpful tips and tools to use in preparation for introducing our pets to newborn members of the family.