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The new at-home pet health tracking apps and tools - Vetster
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The new at-home pet health tracking apps and tools

Find out about the top tools available to help manage illnesses in your pet. Use apps and at-home diagnostic kits to share your pet’s health and vitals with your vet and track progress over time.

· 8 min read
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Using home testing kits to manage your pet’s health

Find out everything you need to know about home testing kits for pets. With at-home kits, you can detect and monitor a variety of health conditions common to pets.

· 7 min read
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Stop stressing over fleas and ticks, get help from an online vet

Learn how to best prevent fleas and ticks and find out how the internet makes it easier than ever to stay consistent with your pet’s flea and tick prevention program.

· 9 min read
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How to prepare to leave your dog alone with a sitter or walker

Are you leaving your dog with a sitter, walker or daycare service? Find out what you need to know about each type of service and how to prepare your dog.

· 7 min read
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6 things to know about summer cuts for dogs

An expert delves into whether you should give your pet a summer haircut, dispelling common misconceptions about fur trimming, and explaining how your dog’s fur works as a cooling system.

· 6 min read
Pet-centric apps that are bringing pet owners together - Vetster
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Pet-centric apps that are bringing pet owners together

Learn about the apps that are bringing pet owners together to chat about their pets, find out about pet-friendly spots in the neighborhood, and book pet care services.

· 7 min read
What to do if your pet has ticks - Vetster
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What to do if your pet has ticks

Up to 25% of pet owners are using an ineffective tick prevention treatment. Learn what to do if your pet gets a tick and how to prevent these blood-sucking pests from taking hold.

· 9 min read
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I think my dog has kennel cough, now what?

Find out what you need to know if your dog has kennel cough. Plus, how you can help your pup to get better quickly without spreading the disease to other dogs.

· 9 min read
6 tips for taking your dog on summer vacation - Vetster
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6 tips for taking your dog on summer vacation

Learn six tips for bringing your dog on summer vacation to keep them cool, comfortable, and safe whether you’re flying, driving, or sailing to your destination.

· 6 min read
Puzzles and games for high-energy pups - Vetster
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Puzzles and games for high-energy pups

Learn about the best puzzles and games for bored, hyper or anxious dogs. Plus, why your dog may need something to do while you’re not around.

· 7 min read
Things are heating up: Here’s how to protect your pet this summer - Vetster
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Things are heating up: Here’s how to protect your pet this summer

Much like us, our pets need to be protected from sun and heat. Follow these tips for keeping your pet safe during those dog days of summer.

· 10 min read
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West Nile virus disease in horses

During summer and fall, the mosquito population increases. Unfortunately, with this comes a higher chance of your horses contracting the West Nile virus.

· 4 min read
Do's and Dont's of Camping With Pets - Vetster
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Do's and Dont's of Camping With Pets

Camping with your pet can make the experience even better, plus you get to bond with your fave animal. But before you head out into the woods, you need to be prepared — and so does your pet.

· 6 min read
Does your dog hate fireworks? - Vetster
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Does your dog hate fireworks?

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

· 8 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
The Westminster Dog Show - Vetster
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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
How to introduce pets to your kids - Vetster
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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
What to do if you find kittens - Vetster
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What to do if you find kittens

If you come across a litter of kittens without their mother, pause before assuming you should intervene or try to “rescue” them.

· 7 min read
Does your pet need a pet of its own? - Vetster
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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
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
Dads in the wild - Vetster
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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