Pet Health & Wellness
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Caring for Your Pet Lizard for Good Health and Wellness
Aug 06 2020
Lizards make uncanny, unique, and fascinating pets for those with a love of exotic animals. Not all lizards require the same care, and many reptiles can be difficult to provide…
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So… Cat Hairballs Aren’t Normal
Feb 07 2020
All cats groom themselves, and while all this regular personal hygiene adds to a lovely, clean coat, if performed too often the behavior can also yield unwanted results. Cat hairballs…
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There’s More to Pocket Pet Care Than You Might Think
Nov 08 2019
Small animals like gerbils, guinea pigs, and hamsters are incredibly cute, without a doubt. With itty-bitty whiskers and teeny-tiny squeaks, they are just as capable of stealing our hearts as…
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Alternative Medicine For Pets: Safe, Silly, or Scary?
Aug 08 2019
More now than ever, pet owners have options at their fingertips. A quick trip to Google yields all sorts of opinions, experiences, and information about various pet topics that are…
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Don’t Drink the Water: Preventing Giardia in Dogs
Jun 04 2019
At Paws, Purrs & Exotics Animal Hospital, we treat all manner of doggie ailments. One of the more common conditions we encounter is Giardia in dogs, mainly as a result…
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Why Monthly Parasite Prevention is Important
Apr 03 2019
Parasites are the stuff of nightmares. While most can only be seen with a magnifying glass or microscope, others are frighteningly large. Living on or inside their host, parasites come…
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Beyond Barks and Meows: An Overview of Exotic Pet Care
Mar 07 2019
Some people may be under the impression that pocket pets and birds are easier to care for than other pets, like cats or dogs. However, while they might not whine…
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Not Just for Mammals: Fecal Exams for Birds and Reptiles
Feb 06 2019
Whether you have fur, feathers, or scales, poop is important. Paws, Purrs, & Exotics Animal Hospital recommends regular fecal screenings for all of our patients no matter the species. Fecal…
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Paws, Purrs, and Exotics Animal Hospital Celebrates Our Top 5 Pet Care Blogs of 2018
Jan 07 2019
Because love for all animals is the common denominator among our staff at PPEAH, we care deeply about every single patient that comes through our doors. That makes us all…
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Your Guide to Pocket Pets 101
Jul 23 2018
It is no secret that at Paws, Purrs & Exotics Animal Hospital, we can’t get enough of pocket pets! These pint-sized, adorable mammals are a lot of fun to own.…