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What is Care Credit?

If you’ve been to your pet’s veterinarian’s office lately, you may have seen posters or flyers for something called “Care Credit” and wondered what the term means and how it could help you, the pet owner, in these tough economic times.
CareCredit is like a credit card that can be used to pay for veterinary and [...]

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12 Things to Consider Before You Buy Your Aquarium

Aquariums are a wonderful hobby, providing hours of restful, beautiful entertainment. They can be a great way for children to learn about ecosystems, and they can help to relieve the stress of everyday life. They do require some work, thought, and planning, and this article will help you to get started.

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What To Do If Your Pet Is Poisoned

Don’t panic. Rapid response is important, but panicking can interfere with the process of helping your pet.

Take 30 to 60 seconds to safely collect and have at hand any material involved. This may be of great benefit to your vet and/or APCC toxicologists, as they determine what poison or poisons are involved.

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Helping Your Dog Overcome the Fear of Thunder and other Startling Noises

It is not uncommon for dogs to be frightened of thunder, firecrackers or other loud sounds. These types of fears may develop even though your dog has had no traumatic experiences associated with the sound.  Many fear-related problems can be successfully resolved.  However, if left untreated, your dog’s fearful behavior will probably get worse.  The [...]

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“Bark! Bark! Bark!”

Some canine behavior problems, such as house soiling, affect only a dog’s owners. However, problems such as escaping and excessive barking can result in neighborhood disputes and violations of animal control ordinances. Therefore, barking dogs can become “people problems.” If your dog’s barking has created neighborhood tension, it’s a good idea to discuss the problem with your neighbors. It is perfectly normal and reasonable for dogs to bark from time to time, just as children make noise when they play outside. However, continual barking for long periods of time is a sign that your dog has a problem that needs to be addressed.

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Breaking the Power of Guilt

If any emotion rules supreme when a pet dies, it is guilt. No matter what the circumstances of our loss, guilt is there, grabbing us by the throat. It haunts our days, ruins our sleep, and tarnishes our memories. Often, guilt goes beyond the loss itself; we may start to feel guilty for just about everything…

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