Pet Health & Wellness
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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.…
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The Ultimate Guide to Avian Wellness
May 23 2018
Just like any other animal, a bird needs regular wellness checks to ensure the animal is in optimal health. Too many pet owners wait until their feathered friend is ill…
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5 Heartworm Myths Worth Debunking
Apr 04 2018
With warmer weather on the horizon, mosquito season is on its way! Mosquitoes can cause serious illnesses in humans, but also in our pets, in the form of heartworm disease.…
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Say Cheese! Why Exams are Critical to Pet Dental Care
Feb 06 2018
The vast majority of pets over the age of three have some form of periodontal disease. It’s a startling statistic, but it’s also completely motivating. Since it’s preventable, why wouldn’t…
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Celebrating 2017 and Reflecting on Our Pet Care Blog
Jan 15 2018
What is it about New Year’s that gets everyone so excited? Apart from closing a year that’s had its share of ups and downs, facing a new one allows us…
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Deciphering the Code with Dog DNA Testing
Jan 10 2018
Ever since James Watson and Francis Crick worked out the molecular structure of DNA back in the early 1960s, the field of genetic studies has been expanding at an exponential…
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How Fear Can Motivate and Protect: The Truth About Zoonotic Disease
May 01 2017
We live in a world in which new strains of infectious diseases are routinely discovered. Antibiotics are often used to combat illnesses caused by bacteria, but symptoms resulting from viral…
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Happy And Healthy: The Importance Of Wellness Care For Pets
Jul 12 2016
Have you ever wondered why we schedule your pet for a once or twice yearly wellness examination? Perhaps you’ve shrugged off a few of these exams, thinking that your pet…
