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Two cats and a dog in the US have tested positive for COVID 19- what does this mean??

Last week, we learned that two cats in different areas of New York tested positive for COVID 19 – then this week we learned that a pug in North Carolina tested positive as well. Many people are understandably wondering what this means for them and their pets. We’re here to help break down what we…

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How to Prepare Your Pet for Fireworks: Tips to help calm their anxiety

How to prepare your pet for fireworks In the midwest, summer is full of celebrations involving fireworks. We LOVE our fireworks! Unfortunately, most of our pets do not.  Some aren’t upset by the explosions, while others are so scared they may injure themselves.  We have seen pets that have jumped through plate glass windows from…

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Detect & Prevent Heat Stroke in your Pet

The summer heat is officially here! While that means lots of fun activities outdoors, be sure to be extra careful when including your canine companions. Dogs can quickly suffer from “heat stroke” or extremely high body temperatures. A dog’s normal temperature is between 99-103 degrees; heat stroke occurs when body temperatures are at or above…

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Why is it so hard to get an appointment with your vet right now?

A client’s cat became sick one recent Sunday. She called five local veterinary emergency clinics but none were able to see her. COVID has taxed the veterinary industry in a way we haven’t seen before. In a short amount of time, the pandemic created the perfect storm of too many animals needing help and not…

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How to Have a Safe and Happy Holiday Season

How to Have a Safe and Happy Holiday Season Happy Holidays from Companion Animal Hospital! With the holidays fast approaching, we know what a busy time of year this can be.  By taking a few precautions, you can make sure that everyone in your family (including your furry friends) enjoys the holidays! Below are some ideas…

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