While most dog owners know that feeding their pets scraps from their plate is not the best choice, many people still feed their dogs “people food” as a treat. Even though most human foods are not necessarily harmful to dogs, there are some seemingly innocent foods that are actually poisonous or can cause immediate injury. […]
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May
May
As a dog owner, you learn to read your pet’s varied emotions. Of course, your favorite emotion is when your pet is happy and engaged with you and your family, but negative emotions like fear and stress are often less visible than excited tail-wagging. Dog owners need to recognize signs of stress in their dogs. […]
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Apr
Apr
There’s a dental disease that’s sweeping the cat population and is widely under-treated: feline tooth resorption. This painful condition is thought to affect around 40 percent of adult cats, but because many owners simply don’t know how to recognize its symptoms, cats don’t always receive the prompt treatment they need. Here’s what you need to […]
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Apr
Apr
“When your pet suffers, the whole family suffers. We had no idea Skipper had a herniated disk, until it ruptured.” Skipper first came into 1st Pet Veterinary Mesa on February 11, 2016. His parents noticed at first, loss of control to the hind limbs after coming home from work. ”Walking thru the doors of 1st […]