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The new year is a time for new resolutions. But instead of only focusing on ourselves, let’s make a point to include our pets in some resolutions this year. Here are five of the most important resolutions you can make for your pet for the coming year.1. Engage in at...

Even though we know vaccinations and preventatives are important in keeping our pets healthy, the majority of us pet owners don’t remember the exact dates that our pets will be due for those services. The need for a reminder system to keep owners in the loop about...

By Melissa Hart, a special contributorLike people, dogs crave the stimulation of new places — exciting sights, sounds, and, of course, smells. Even the shyest pups love a run on the beach, a hike on a snowy mountain trail, or a swim in a summer-warm lake. So call off...

How does your pet react to a visit to the veterinarian’s office? Does your dog wag her tail, solicit pats from the staff, lick the faces of the associates and otherwise generally exhibit “smiling” behavior? Or does she cower behind your legs, avoid eye contact, tuck...

What to expect at your kitten's visits with us: • At every visit we weigh your pet. We are keeping a record of this throughout your pets life. Of course as your kitten grows we need to track their size, but even as adults weight is an important part of health. Sudden...

What to expect at your puppy’s visits with us: • At every visit we weigh your pet and we will keep a record of this throughout your pet’s life. As your puppy grows, we need to track her size. However, even in adult dogs, weight is an important part of health and...

Few things frighten a pet owner as much as the prospect of losing a pet. The door didn’t close all the way. The gate was left open. There’s a hole you didn’t know about in the fence. Accidents happen. Thankfully, a few valuable tools, such as a microchip, can help...

Did you know that one of the most common serious injuries veterinarians see in large dogs is also a common human injury? Tears of the Cranial Cruciate Ligament (CCL) in dogs is equivalent to injuries to the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) in humans. This ligament in...

My name is Stephanie Adams and I am a Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician. I am also the lead veterinary nurse here at Family Pet Health. That is quite a mouthful, but what does it really all mean? My role in the clinic is to support the veterinarians, lead the...

February is 'Pet Dental Health Month.' Check out this video from Dr. Shirley walking you through the process of a dental cleaning for your pet.