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8 Signs It’s Time to Bring Your Dog in for a Checkup

Keeping your canine companion happy and healthy is an absolute must. To prevent any health concerns, take your dog for regular checkups at a local veterinarian’s clinic. In addition to scheduling regular appointments, it is always important to stay cautious with any animal you’re raising. If you are a new dog owner, it is quite normal to tremble at the thought of uncertainties. Your pooch may be vaccinated, but you must watch out for signs of uncharacteristic behavior between regular medical visits. Here’s a simple checklist that should help you understand if you should take your beloved pet to the vet.

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Beyond the Veterinary Clinic: Caring for a Dog with Cancer

Our veterinary clinic will be your closest ally in the battle against cancer if your dog has been diagnosed. But you are still your dog’s primary caregiver, so you need to be armed with the knowledge on how you can help with managing and treating their condition.

Here are some essential and practical tips that can help give you a clear picture of what it takes to care for a dog diagnosed with, undergoing treatment for, and recovering from cancer.

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Sykesville Vet Tips: Pet Health Hazards During Winter

Winter is always a busy season for us veterinarians. There are a number of threats that can put the health and safety of your dearest pet at risk during this time of year. Here are some top tips from our Sykesville vet staff on how you can keep your pet safe from those wintry threats.

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Warning: Do You Know the #1 “Silent Killer” of Dogs & Cats?

When we talk about “silent killers” of dogs and cats, we’re talking about those diseases that show no early signs and yet are deadly enough to cause damage without you knowing. The sad bit is that by the time you realize your pet is ill and visit the pet hospital, the damage done could be irreversible.

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7 Tips to Get Your Dog to Stop Jumping on Guests

Most people like it when their dogs jump to greet them once they get home. But think of a case where your guest arrives and your dog jumps up on them; it may be frightening and uncomfortable to them. So what can you do to stop your dog from jumping on guests? How can you modify this behavior? You should begin by understanding why your dog jumps in the first place. The main reason it will continue jumping on your guests is because it has been rewarded for its behavior in the past like allowing it to jump or feeding it right after it has jumped. Other reasons include greeting and showing its dominance. You can now use the following 9 tips to prevent your dog from jumping on your guests.

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How To Prevent Most Common Dental Problems In Dogs

Like humans, pets experience dental problems. Dental disease is common in dogs and frequently occurs in dogs that are two-to-three years old. The good news is that there are different things you can do to correct these issues and prevent them from reoccurring. Here is a list of the most common dental problems in dogs, and how to correct them:

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Why You Should NOT Give Pets as Surprise Holiday Gifts

We’ve seen it time and time again in the movies – giving a pet as a surprise gift for Christmas. While this may be an “aww” moment on film, this is a big no-no in real life.

There are many, many reasons why you should never give a pet as a surprise holiday gift, some of which we will go over here shortly. Before we dive into that, we want to point out that taking on the responsibility of a pet is a major decision that should not be taken lightly. If you are thinking about adopt a pet, it is important that you sit down with your Sykesville vet and discuss what you are looking for, as well as what some of the responsibilities that come along with pet ownership are. Please do not give a pet as a gift this holiday season to get in someone else’s good graces, make your kids happy, or any other reason.

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How to Keep Your Dog Out of the Pet Hospital During the Holidays

The pet hospital is the last place you want to visit during the holidays. Considering the season’s festive décor and scrumptious feasts though, dogs tend to grow more curious and enterprising this time of the year and may often find themselves in situations that put their safety and health at risk.

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Fun-Loving Christmas Gift Ideas for Your Furry Friend

The holidays are finally here, which only means one thing: it’s time to tackle that shopping list. If you are like us, your Christmas gift list includes both humans and animals. There is just something incredibly rewarding in giving your beloved pet a new Christmas-themed toy, treats, bed, or even jacket!

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