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Celebrating Thanksgiving With Your Pets
Thanksgiving is a special holiday that brings together family and friends! This means a lot of travel, parties, and food usually! Holiday food needs to be kept away from pets, pet owners who travel need to either transport their pets safely or find safe accommodations...
Five Tips To Keep Your Pet Safe This October
Fall has officially arrived, and the holiday season is just around the corner. As we enter October, many people will begin to decorate for Halloween and plan out festivities for that night. Though Halloween can be a lot of fun, it can be very stressful for our...
Pet Care Tips For Senior Dogs in Renton, WA
For most of us, a dog is part of the family and can go to any extent to ensure their well-being. Just like puppies, senior dogs need special care. While age may cause difficulties in walking, sore joints, irritability, vulnerability to diseases, dementia, and other...
Periodontal Disease in Pets In Renton Wa
If your pet’s bad breath drives you away as she tries to snuggle up to you on the couch, you may be thinking it’s time for a dental chew. But bad breath can signify deeper dental problems than a simple treat can fix – namely pet periodontal disease. The problems...
Fire Safety and Your Pets
In grade school, we’re all taught to take preventative measures to ensure an adequate amount of fire safety in our homes. We’re all well aware of the classic “stop, drop, and roll” routine but what about our pets? Fire safety is essential for pets as well! After...
How to Keep Your Pets Safe During an Earthquake
Did you know that some people believe that dogs, cats, and other pets can actually sense earthquakes before they occur? Known as Seismic Escape Response, this phenomenon is believed to be connected with an animal’s ability to hear high-frequency sounds, like those of...
Tips To Keep Your Pet Safe All Summer Long
Your poor pooch has been holed up all winter long, slowly building up energy day by day until it’s ready to explode with the zoomies. Or, maybe your cat has been staring forlornly out the window each day, wishing it was out on the prowl instead of stuck scratching the...
Noise Aversion in Dogs
Many people enjoy the booming sounds and flashing lights of fireworks, but they can be terrifying and overwhelming for pets, and hazardous. On the Fourth of July, so many pets are frightened and try to escape the sights and sounds that animal shelters around the...
Finding a Veterinarian Near Seattle
How to Choose a Vet Choosing a veterinarian for your beloved family pet is a difficult task, as you are looking for someone who can meet many needs. They not only have to meet your needs, socially and in their expertise level, but they must also meet the needs of your...
Pet Vaccine Clinic in Renton, WA
Why are Vaccinations So Important for Pets? Vaccinations in humans are an often debated topic, but with our pets they have become common practice to effectively prevent canine diseases like distemper, rabies and hepatitis. Not only can these vaccines keep your pet...