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How safe is the water your pet is drinking? - Jack Russell Terrier looking over table

Wellness

How safe is the water your pet is drinking?

One of the most important steps in caring for your dog is keeping them hydrated. Make sure to be aware of all the potentially dangerous water sources that could harm your pooch.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

7 min read

Pets and household hazards - Pet cuddling with owner

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Pets and household hazards

Many unsuspecting household items can be dangerous, even fatal, for your pet. Have a good understanding to make your home as welcoming for your pet as it is for you!

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The Vetster Editorial Team

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Six tips for trick-or-treating with your dog - Finnish Spitz in Bat Costume

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Six tips for trick-or-treating with your dog

There are pros and cons to bringing your dog trick-or-treating with you this Halloween. Follow these six tips to make sure your furry friend doesn’t get too spooked.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

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Top six Halloween tricks and treats to avoid for dogs - Dog in ghost costume with pumpkins

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Top six Halloween tricks and treats to avoid for dogs

Some Halloween festivities may be dangerous for dogs. Find out which tricks and treats you should avoid sharing with your canine friends during this holiday.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

8 min read

How to keep your cat safe this Halloween - Black Cat with Pumpkins

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How to keep your cat safe this Halloween

While cats are a popular Halloween theme, this holiday can be dangerous for your feline friend. Learn the best way to keep your cat safe this holiday.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

5 min read

How to protect dogs & cats with arthritis during winter - Senior Black Lab Smiling

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How to protect dogs & cats with arthritis during winter

Learn how to spot symptoms of arthritis in your dog and cat and ensure they receive the proper medication and treatment, especially in the harsher winter months.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

7 min read

Do’s and don’ts for Halloween fun with your cat - Cat sitting on porch with pumpkins

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Do’s and don’ts for Halloween fun with your cat

Cat-friendly Halloween ideas to have fun with your pet during the spooky season. Learn the top safe alternatives to trick-or-treating with your feline friend.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

5 min read

How do house cats get diseases when they live indoors? - Black and White Cat sitting on the edge of a table

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How do house cats get diseases when they live indoors?

Learn how house cats get sick from diseases even when they stay inside all of the time. Plus, what you should do if your cat is showing signs or symptoms of a disease.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

9 min read

Keeping your pets healthy and happy through the holiday season - Pug looking longingly at a pie

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Keeping your pets healthy and happy through the holiday season

The holiday season can bring delicious food, family gatherings and lots of travel. This year make sure the festivities are just as happy for your pets as they are for you.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

9 min read

When you should worry about hairballs in cats - Two cats outside

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When you should worry about hairballs in cats

Learn why your cat gets hairballs and how you can prevent this common occurrence. Plus, the dangerous myths about hairballs that may cause you to think twice.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

6 min read

Prevent parasites and improve your pet’s health - Applying Parasite Prevention to a Corgi Puppy

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Prevent parasites and improve your pet’s health

Learn to spot the symptoms of parasite infestation in your pet. Find out which methods of parasite prevention are safe and which may be causing more harm to your pet.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

7 min read

Everything you should know about Parvo if you have a dog - Vetster

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Everything you should know about Parvo if you have a dog

What all dog owners should know about parvovirus. Find out how parvo could affect your dog, the signs and symptoms to look for, and how to keep them from getting it.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

8 min read

Adjusting your back-to-school routine for happy pets - Beagle on the couch with owner reading

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Adjusting your back-to-school routine for happy pets

Help your pets adjust to your new routine when going back to school with tips for scheduling, stress, and separation anxiety for dogs, cats, and other furry and scaly pets.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

6 min read

Potomac Horse Fever - A rising concern in horses - Vetster

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Potomac Horse Fever - A rising concern in horses

Cases of Potomac Horse Fever (PHF), a bacterial disease, are rising as warmer temperatures lead to more insects contaminating horses’ drinking water.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

4 min read

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 to share your pet’s health and vitals with your vet and track progress over time.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

7 min read

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