Calling all dog loving artists
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Do you know an artistic person who can paint or loves to create creative designs? We’d love to have their help (or yours, if it’s you!) to participate in the FETCH a Cure Steel Dog Project!...
Puppy Prep 101
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National Puppy Day is March 23rd—and in addition to encouraging puppy adoption from shelters and rescues, it’s also a day to create awareness about the best way to care for our pawsome canine friends!...
Got a scaredy cat or a cowering canine? We can help!
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We know that veterinary checkups can cause anxiety in some pets. Crossroads Animal Hospital strives to make visits less stressful on your pet—which means that eventually, they’ll be less stressful for you as well. That’s why many of our staff has taken the steps to become Fear Free Certified!...
Protect Your Pet from Poisons
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What’s lurking in your house that could make your pet sick? Turns out, lots of things.National Animal Poison Prevention Week is March 17—23, and we want you to be aware of substances that should stay out of paw’s reach!...
No Littering. World Spay Day!
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This event recognizes the vital role spay (and neuter) procedures have had in controlling the pet population. The statistics about pet overpopulation are startling....
Keep Your Cat “Feline” Good!
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February also happens to be National Cat Health Month—so here are a few helpful tips for those of you who cater to a kitty: Pay attention to dental health: Periodontal disease that is left untreated can cause tooth loss, pain, and spread illness-causing bacteria throughout the body...
A Dental Deal for Pet Who Can’t Floss
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No surprise that by age three, 80% of dogs and 70% of cats have some evidence of periodontal disease. This condition can significantly impact a pet’s quality of life, causing mouth pain, tooth loss, and at advanced stages, serious illness. ...
National Pet Travel Safety Month
Traveling with your pet may seem like a routine thing to do, but there are hazards that can befall your animal pal if they aren’t situated properly. To support February as National Pet Travel Safety month, here are some tips to be mindful of next time your best friend goes for a ride with you:...
Christmas Gifts for Pets
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Do you buy presents for your pets? If you do, you’re not alone: 95% of pet owners plan on getting their pet(s) a Christmas gift, and 54% of pets will have their own stocking. In addition, 16% of pets will be featured on their human’s Christmas cards and 3% ...
Holiday Tails
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We had a very finicky cat that would punish us every time she got a bath. Three days before Christmas right after a bath she went missing. We looked the house over and she couldn’t be found. We decided she must have slipped out while we...