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Keeping Your Senior Dog Healthy

September 15, 2024

Is your canine buddy in his golden years? This is a very special time in your furry best friend’s life. While puppies are wonderful, senior dogs are also very, very cute. As your faithful pet gets older, you may realize that he is becoming even more adorable and maybe even more affectionate. Older dogs tend to be quite quiet and loving. All they really want is love, belly rubs, and snacks. Of course, as Fido … Read More »

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Long Haired Cat Care

September 01, 2024

Does your kitty companion have lengthy hair? While all of our feline pals are adorable, longhaired kitties are extra cute. Fluffy can wear many coat colors and patterns, but she looks especially regal with flowing locks. There aren’t many drawbacks to having a wonderfully cute pet, but you’ll need to aid your furry buddy with her grooming routine. Read on for advice from a local Cedar City, UT veterinarian on how to care for a … Read More »

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Pet Nutrition: Common Questions about Feeding Your Pets

August 01, 2024

Do your pets get incredibly excited about dinner? Most pets do. While our patients’ opinions on most things differ widely, they always agree on one thing: they enjoy eating and snacking. (Some people enjoy it a little too much, but we’ll save that for later.) Filling Fluffy and Fido’s bowls is simple, but picking what to put in them might be more difficult. This article offers pet-feeding advice from a Southern Utah veterinarian. Making Sense … Read More »

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Crafts You Can Make For Your Local Shelters

July 15, 2024

Have you adopted a pet from a shelter? Many of you would probably say yes to that question. We believe that every animal deserves a second chance and are always pleased to see pets getting loving homes. Shelters fill a significant void in the realm of animal welfare. While there is definitely still space for improvement and there is lots more work to be done, they have helped millions of homeless dogs find loving homes. … Read More »

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Proper Guinea Pig Cage Setup

July 01, 2024

Did you know that America is possibly the country with the most pet Guinea pigs? According to AVMA research carried out in 2022, over 1.5 million US homes own cavies. Of course, these tiny fellas are really sociable and ought to never be without housemates. Most of these families, hopefully, have more than one. This means that there could be as many as 3.8 million Guinea pigs in the US. Guinea pigs are cute and … Read More »

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Stress In Cats: Helping Kitty Cope

June 15, 2024

It’s easy to make fun of cats for their sometimes aloof nature. After all, Fluffy does bite for fun, and she has a history of leaving dead animals as a way to thank you gift for all of the food, toys, treats, and lap space that you provide. However, this really isn’t fair. At the end of the day, kitties are very emotional little furballs. They, like humans, can experience loneliness, grief, fear, worry, and … Read More »

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Teaching Fido to Swim

June 01, 2024

Do you like summer? Swimming enthusiasts are undoubtedly enjoying the heat. It’s always wonderful to cool off on a hot day by having a dip. Many of our canine buddies really like swimming. However, Fido does need some help here: dogs, like humans, must learn how to swim. Continue reading for advice from a local Southern Utah veterinarian on teaching Fido to swim. What Is the Best Age for Teaching a Puppy to Swim? As … Read More »

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Taking Your Senior Cat to the Vet Clinic

May 15, 2024

Did you know that kitties are living longer than ever these days? Many of our feline pals are purring and pouncing well into their late teens or even twenties. Senior cats, like elderly humans, frequently require more medical attention than their younger counterparts. If you have a furry, meowing senior on your hands (or in your lap), read on! In this article, a Cedar City, UT veterinarian provides useful advice on taking an elderly cat … Read More »

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Benefits of Spaying or Neutering Your Pet

May 01, 2024

Has your pet been fixed yet? If not, we recommend getting this done as soon as possible. While our advice on pet care varies a bit from patient to patient, this is one thing we recommend for nearly all of our animal companions. In this article, a local Cedar City, UT veterinarian discusses some of the reasons why. Fixing Your Pet Helps Fight Overpopulation One of the main benefits of having pets spayed or neutered … Read More »

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Earth Day Special: Pups And Plastic

April 15, 2024

Mark your calendars for April 22nd: it’s Earth Day! This year, Earthday.org has set a goal to decrease overall plastic usage by 60 percent. That is clearly something that includes pets. Right now is a great time to integrate some eco-friendly strategies into your canine friend’s care routine. In this post, a local Cedar City, UT veterinarian provides some advice on how to celebrate Earth Day with Fido. Are Plastic Goods Safe For Dogs? There … Read More »

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