Panting is normal behavior for dogs. However, excessive heavy panting and irregularities in their normal breathing patterns may indicate — often serious — dog health problems. Therefore, it is important to know the signs for when, and ideally why, your dog is hyperventilating.
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While it’s not rare, vomiting shouldn’t be a regular occurrence in cats. If anything, cat vomiting may be an early sign of something serious, so you shouldn’t overlook it. Here’s some helpful information about the types, causes and possible treatments for cat vomiting.
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Setting aside time to play with your dog is critical for your pet’s health. An active lifestyle provides significant benefits that contribute to a pet’s overall well-being. Playing with your pet on a consistent basis is extremely important if you leave your dog home alone for extended periods of time.
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Raw dog food has gotten a lot of attention these days. With trends towards organic, natural and being overall more health-conscious, pet owners are seeking the same wholesome nutrition in their dog’s diet. However, an increasing body of research is leading scientists to caution against the use of raw canine food. It turns out that it may be far more harmful than beneficial.
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As a dog owner, you want the best for your beloved companion. If your furry friend has been neglecting mealtimes or eating irregularly, you may be concerned that your pet’s health is at risk. While sporadic eating or skipping meals can point to larger underlying issues, it is actually fairly common behavior for a dog. Keep reading to learn more about the potential reasons that your pup is skipping meals.
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Our pets play such an integral part in our lives, offering love and friendship through each stage of our journey together. According to a recent research study by the American Pet Products Association, 68% of US households have at least one pet with approximately 90 million dogs and 94 million cats being the primary pets for these owners.
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If you want to make sure your pets will be safe no matter where you are or what you’re doing, one of the best steps you can take is setting up a pet first aid kit. Here’s how to do it.
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The first year with a new furry friend is an exciting time, full of laughter and fun — and plenty of love! This quick guide will help ensure that you don’t leave anything to chance with your new canine companion!
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Several common injuries befall cats fairly regularly. If you have a cat, you may have encountered any number of these. To help you know what to do right away if your cat is hurt at home, we’ve created a list of the most common cat injuries and what to do to treat them.
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Welcoming a puppy into your home for the first time as part of the family is one of life’s most joy-filled occasions. Some might say even the chewed shoes, puppy nail scratches, and surprise puddles on the floor are all worth it! So, what should you expect in those first few months of puppy parenthood?
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Edmond’s local dog park was recently closed due to blue-green algae in its pond. As such, we wanted to touch upon this issue by explaining what blue-green algae is, why it occurs, why it’s dangerous, and what you should know about it as a pet parent.
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CBD oil has been all over the news and social media recently. It has been rumored to have several health benefits in both humans and pets, including as a treatment for anxiety and depression, cancer, seizure disorders and as an anti-inflammatory agent. Here at Sunset Vet Clinic, we have been fielding many questions from
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