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How to help scared dogs during fireworks and thunderstorms

If your dog finds the snap, crackle, and pop of this season unpleasant or alarming, you are not alone.

· 18 min read
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Dads in the wild

Fatherhood in the animal world - looking into the bonds between different animal dads and their young.

· 5 min read
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The Westminster Dog Show

Even though the WKC is out to crown the Best in Show, the organization’s mission is to support dogs’ health, healthy dog ownership and breed preservation.

· 5 min read
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How to introduce pets to your kids

What’s more heart-warming than kids and pets? Children just LOVE animals, and for good reason! But the happiest pet families come from knowing the right and wrong ways to blend kids and pets.

· 11 min read
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Does your pet need a pet of its own?

Having more than one pet is a big decision, not just for you but for your pet as well. If you’re thinking about getting another pet to give your own pet a friend to hang out with, here’s what you need to consider.

· 5 min read
Common canine summer emergencies - Vetster
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Common canine summer emergencies

Every pet parent wants to do all they can to keep their pets safe all year round, but what are the biggest risks in the summer?

· 9 min read
A new baby’s on the way! But what about your pets? - Vetster
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A new baby’s on the way! But what about your pets?

Pregnancy can be a scary time. The joy is often coupled with anxiety about keeping your baby safe, whether that’s before you give birth or after. Add pets into the mix, and it can be even more confusing.

· 6 min read
The downlow on spaying and neutering your pets - Vetster
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The downlow on spaying and neutering your pets

Spaying and neutering your pets helps keep new animals from entering shelters, it also helps reduce disease and eliminates some troublesome behaviors like territory marking.

· 5 min read
The real reason flea prevention is important and affects you! - Vetster
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The real reason flea prevention is important and affects you!

Nobody likes fleas or wants them around. We all know they're gross. We also know they can make pets sick and are difficult to get rid of once they've become established in your household. But the real reason flea prevention is important is because exposure to fleas can make you sick.

· 9 min read
Thinking about CBD for your pet? Talk to your vet first - Vetster
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Thinking about CBD for your pet? Talk to your vet first

Is CBD safe for pets? The short answer is, we don’t know for sure.

· 4 min read
Fireworks and your pet: 10 tips to keep your pet calm during celebrations - Vetster
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Fireworks and your pet: 10 tips to keep your pet calm during celebrations

Fireworks can be a lot of fun for humans, but not so much fun for your pets. The loud bangs can cause a lot of anxiety for those furry little bodies, which can wreak havoc for you and your four-legged friends.

· 5 min read
How to introduce your pet to the office - Vetster
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How to introduce your pet to the office

It’s been a long pandemic, everybody — and now it’s time to head back into the office for many of us. But for those of us with pets, that poses a bit of a problem. We’ve grown accustomed to being at home with our critters. Leaving them? Not a fun idea.

· 5 min read
Animals at work - Vetster
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Animals at work

From therapy companions to emergency search and rescue, here are some of the fascinating jobs where animals are the best candidates.

· 6 min read
Is your office pet-friendly? It should be - Vetster
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Is your office pet-friendly? It should be

In the past few years something big has changed: the amount of time we spend with our pets.

· 5 min read
Vetster has been awarded the Seal of Approval from Parent Tested Parent Approved - Vetster
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Vetster has been awarded the Seal of Approval from Parent Tested Parent Approved

We're thrilled to announce that we have been awarded the coveted Seal of Approval from Parent Tested Parent Approved (PTPA™), the leader in consumer product awards for families.

· 3 min read
Get your pets ready for spring with flea, tick, and heartworm prevention - Vetster
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Get your pets ready for spring with flea, tick, and heartworm prevention

Once it starts to warm up — to around 39℉ (4℃) — fleas and ticks start waking up and getting ready to find their fluffy meals.

· 5 min read
Here’s why you should see the vet regularly - Vetster
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Here’s why you should see the vet regularly

It’s all about keeping on top of their vaccinations, their wellbeing, any age-related changes, and catching any issues early. That’s why preventative healthcare is just as important for animals as it is for people.

· 8 min read
Introducing a new pet to your home - Vetster
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Introducing a new pet to your home

We’ll walk you through how to handle the first few days and weeks, but more importantly how to keep the chaos to a minimum.

· 7 min read
8 nutrition tips to show your pets the love - Vetster
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8 nutrition tips to show your pets the love

Believe it or not, keeping it simple is your best bet.

· 8 min read
Understanding your pet’s love language - Vetster
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Understanding your pet’s love language

Yes, dead wildlife is how they say “I love you.”

· 6 min read
The mental health crisis facing veterinarians - Vetster
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The mental health crisis facing veterinarians

It might seem hard to believe, but there’s a mental-health crisis in the veterinary profession. It’s not all cute animals and cuddles. Vets are responsible for lives, for the wellbeing and health of cherished family members, and the patients they treat don’t always have good outcomes. It’s an incredible amount of pressure in a high-stress situation.

· 6 min read
How pets help our mental health - Vetster
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How pets help our mental health

Now that we’re staying home more and we’re often isolated from people we love, pets have become more important than ever. In fact, the ongoing pandemic has highlighted what many of us already knew. That pets, no matter the species or breed, can lighten our days and bring joy to our lives. Plus, they’re super cute.

· 5 min read
Cold weather considerations for pets - Vetster
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Cold weather considerations for pets

While it’s tempting to think that pets are inherently equipped for weather extremes (particularly those with fur), it’s important to remember that, as with humans, cold weather can be dangerous and even life-threatening for animals, too. Let’s take a look at some cold weather concerns for pets and some best practices for keeping them safe and healthy all winter long.

· 6 min read
How to support animals and veterinarians in Ukraine - Vetster
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How to support animals and veterinarians in Ukraine

With the Russian invasion of Ukraine, millions of Ukrainians have been displaced — and so have their pets. We want to do our best to support the people affected by the war by offering aid to organizations helping their animals.

· 3 min read