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(Paws and Reflect) Protecting your pets from ticks

Ticks are a blood-sucking parasite that can transmit a multitude of diseases through its bite. Ticks will attach ... Read more

Lifestyles

(Pet Talk) How to help your cat breath easy

Spring is often described as a time of renewal and beauty, with flowers blooming and trees budding. However, ... Read more

Lifestyles

(Pet Talk) Snake alert: What to do if your pet is bitten

Spring has sprung, but flowers may not be the only things popping up in your yard; this also ... Read more

Lifestyles

(Paws and Reflect) Tips and tricks for taking a dog in public

As we await the upcoming Canine Expo, being held April 27, at the Sheriff’s Rodeo, we may be ... Read more

Lifestyles

(Paws and Reflect) How to handle a pet emergency

Most pet owners face an emergency situation with their furry friends at one time or another. Being prepared ... Read more

Lifestyles

(Pet Talk) Protecting puppies from parvovirus

Springtime brings a vibrant burst of life and marks a time when many puppies are born. As a ... Read more

Lifestyles

(Paws and Reflect) Keeping your pet in top health

A healthy pet is a happy pet — and brings along a happy owner. Just as we take ... Read more

Lifestyles

(Pet Talk) A closer look into cryptococcal fungal infections

Allowing pets to roam outdoors can seem like harmless fun, providing them with exercise, mental stimulation and a ... Read more

Lifestyles

(Paws and Reflect) Plants in the South that are poisonous to dogs

Many of us are already getting spring fever and wanting to get out to our gardens. We’ve been ... Read more

Lifestyles

(Pet Talk) Springtime bliss: Keeping your pets safe from poisonous plants

Spring brings a burst of color and new life to our surroundings, but the very things that make ... Read more