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Flea Prevention & Control: How to Get Rid of a Flea Problem

August 3, 2021

Most people have heard of fleas. These microscopic, wingless parasites may be small in stature, but they can cause a big problem for pets and households that are affected by them.

What to expect during a routine wellness exam?

March 24, 2021

Many of us attend regular appointments with our doctors so that our health and wellness can be monitored by a professional. However, did you know it’s just as important for your pet to attend routine wellness exams too? Just like us, our animals can develop health problems and become sick, but since they aren’t able to verbally communicate with us to tell us what’s wrong, they rely on us picking up clues from their behavior to find out that they need medical attention. Fortunately, routine wellness exams are also designed to pick up any developing health problems so that they can be addressed quickly, before your pet suffers unnecessarily.