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Pawsitive Presents: Training

Pawsitive Presents: Training

Pawsitive Presents: Training In the realm of optimal pet care, let's delve into a crucial aspect often undervalued—comprehensive dog training. This blog aims to unravel the substantial impact that structured training can have on the holistic health and well-being of...

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Gadget Article

Gadget Article

Gadgets, everybody loves gadgets these days. Smartphone apps, tablets, exercise watches, there's all kind of gadgets for people. Anyone waiting for the Apple watch? But what about your pets? Are there gadgets you can get for your pets? How can you make your pet's life...

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To Grain or Not to Grain

To Grain or Not to Grain

Hey Doc, what should I feed my dog? This is a difficult question to answer. There are so many foods out there on the market these days, that as consumers we need to learn how to figure out what is in the food and what is best for my particular dog's needs. How many of...

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Fun in the Sun can be Damaging

Fun in the Sun can be Damaging

The sun...many of us here in Florida love to be out in the sun no matter how bright or hot it is. And we all know it is dangerous to us, but did you ever think about your pet? Let's look at you first, even though we all like a tan; tanned skin is damaged skin. We all...

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Common Poisons, Part 1

Common Poisons, Part 1

There are many items in your house that could be potentially toxic to your pet. Some of these are common things you have around that you may not even know are poisonous; while others you probably know about already. Chocolate- most people know that this is harmful to...

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Back to School

Back to School

Well, by now, everyone is back in school. Learning is a good thing. So are there things I should or could teach my pet? The answer to that would be yes. Any animal can learn, just like any child, but sometimes we must find the best way to teach each animal. A cat will...

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Stress Less

Stress Less

How many people like going to the doctor? How many owners avoid regular health checkups because they do not like doctor visits for many reasons? The whole white coat syndrome is quite well documented in people. Years ago, when I was practicing in Maryland, a family...

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To Play or Not to Play….

To Play or Not to Play….

Well, by now, everyone is back in school. Learning is a good thing. So are there things I should or could teach my pet? The answer to that would be yes. Any animal can learn, just like any child, but sometimes we must find the best way to teach each animal. A cat will...

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How Can I Help My Itchy Dog?

How Can I Help My Itchy Dog?

Well, by now, everyone is back in school. Learning is a good thing. So are there things I should or could teach my pet? The answer to that would be yes. Any animal can learn, just like any child, but sometimes we must find the best way to teach each animal. A cat will...

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