October 9th brings National Pet Obesity Awareness Day. Do you know where your pet falls on the scale?
Its National Pet Obesity Awareness Day. Do you know if your pet falls in a healthy weight range? If not it might be time for an annual visit!
True or false? Outdoor cats only have a life expectancy of 2 to 5 years.
True. While there are some benefits to letting cats outside, there are many dangers and risks. Dr. Douglas Payne of VCA East Penn Animal Hospital explains how to balance the best of both worlds in today’s Daily Paws. #vcapets
https://www.dailypaws.com/cats-kittens/cat-safety-tips/indoor-vs-outdoor-cats
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Indoor vs. Outdoor Cats: Should You Let Your Kitty Roam?
True or False? “Making older dogs wait too long between potty breaks can cause urinary tract infections.”
True. Older dogs, especially females, are at high risk of UTIs. Dr. Sharon Marx of VCA Animal Healing Center explains UTI warning signs, treatment options and preventative care in today’s Daily Paws. #vcapets
https://www.dailypaws.com/dogs-puppies/health-care/dog-conditions/dog-uti
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Could Your Dog Have a UTI? Here’s What to Do
Happy National Black Dog Day!
They’re invisible, aggressive, and highly contagious. Worse yet, they’re constantly reproducing – making them impossible to eliminate without medical treatment.
They’re ear mites, and they’ll make your dog absolutely miserable. Dr. Michele Pietrzak of VCA Met Vet West Animal Hospital confronts the mite menace in today’s Daily Paws. #vcapets
https://www.dailypaws.com/dogs-puppies/health-care/canine-parasites/ear-mites-in-dogs
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How to Treat & Prevent Ear Mites in Dogs
Happy Birthday Willow! She just had her 20th birthday and is still going strong! 🎂
Does it seem like your cat is itching more often than usual? When seasons change, your pet’s skin changes too. Would you know the difference between simple itchiness – and something more extreme?
Dr. Aimee Simpson of VCA Cat Hospital of Philadelphia explains how to detect different types of skin conditions, including cat allergies, in today’s Daily Paws article. #vcapets
https://www.dailypaws.com/cats-kittens/health-care/cat-conditions/common-skin-conditions-in-cats-and-how-to-recognize-them
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Common Skin Conditions in Cats & How to Recognize Them
Is your dog more of a silent tail-wagger, acts cute beyond belief or a full-blown drama queen when you come home (or even from another room)? We want to know how your pup greets you! 🏡🐶#VCApets
Happy National Fetch Day!!
October 15 is National Pug Day!
As we celebrate pugs everywhere, let’s give an extra shout out to Ladybug! With the help of our VCA Pet Cancer Care team, she’s living her best (cancer-free) life, everyday.
STORY: bit.ly/ladybug20
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National Take a Hike Day 🌲
Check out the infographic below for some good tips on preparation when it comes to taking hikes with a furry friend.
https://infographicjournal.com/tips-for-hiking-with-your-dog/
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Happy Friday the 13th! Just when we thought spooky season was over! 👀#vcapets
Spokane says Let it Snow Let it Snow Let it Snow! ❄ So drive safe and stay warm in this Winter Wonderland ⛄
November brings us to Pet Cancer Awareness Month. Do you know some of the signs and symptoms? Early detection testing can be one of the easiest ways to keep up to date with your pets health throughout the years.
Although your holiday season may be a bit different this year, decorating your house for Thanksgiving is always a fun tradition! But remember that certain decorative plants, like amaryllis or Baby’s Breath, can be toxic for pets, so keep them out of reach! 🦃💐#vcapets
Say hey to Lady Boucher! This fun and spunky English Bulldog recently came in for her annual wellness exam as well as to have her teeth checked. And how fitting is that seeing as February is Pet Dental Health Month? 😁
February is Pet Dental Health Month: Dental cleaning is crucial for dogs during their adult years. Call us to learn how CareClub's personalized care plans can help keep them happy and healthy.
Celebrate National Golden Retriever Day. This third most popular dog breed gets celebrated on February 3rd! Want some cool facts and trivia? Check out the article: https://nationaltoday.com/national-golden-retriever-day/
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NATIONAL GOLDEN RETRIEVER DAY - February 3, 2021 | National Today
Sadie says Good Morning on this National Golden Retriever Day, and who better than this adorable Goldendoodle?
Happy National Hedgehog Day! Did you know that originally Groundhog Day was actually Hedgehog Day? That's right, Spring used to heralded in by these tiny little guys. https://nationaltoday.com/national-hedgehog-day/
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NATIONAL HEDGEHOG DAY - February 2, 2021 | National Today
2020 was certainly an interesting year, and now that we’ve finished our first month of 2021, we want to know how you and your pets are doing! Have you been keeping your pet resolutions? 😋#vcapets
