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Clemmons, NC 27012

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PTSD Can Occur in Companion Animals after Disasters

Dogs and cats who survive disasters can suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder in the same way as their owners and for the same reasons: being placed in an ...

Nighttime Waking in Senior Dogs

Sleep is essential for dogs and people. Disturbances of the sleep-wake cycle occur in older pets and often disrupt the entire family. Interrupted sleep is a co ...

Hot Cars Are Not for Dogs - but They're OK for Defrosting Fish

Hey! You! Yes – you.You know that feeling when you get in a hot car after it’s been sitting, baking in the sweltering sun all day? That cloying, sweaty, Corinth ...

Vaccine Information for Dogs, Cats, Puppies and Kittens

Why Do Baby Animals Need a Series of Shots and How Many do They Need?When a baby kitten or puppy is born, its immune system is not yet mature; the baby is wide ...

Is Your Indoor Cat Completely Safe? Think Again…

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Puppy Buying

Editor's note: The following was written for people looking for Labrador retriever puppies, so the medical issues raised are specifically for Labs. Learn about ...