Paws Blawg
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Your Pet’s Carbon Pawprint: Is Pet Ownership Bad for the Environment?
Oct 09 2020
Sharing your life with an animal can deepen your connection to the natural world. Despite this important link to Mother Earth, domestic pets may be contributing to climate change. Between…
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Supporting Pocket Pet Mental Health
Sep 03 2020
We are all feeling a little stir crazy these days, and we aren’t even totally confined to our homes anymore. Now more than ever we can relate to some of…
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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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The Dwarf Hamster: Maybe the Cutest Animal Ever?
Jul 02 2020
At Paws, Purrs, and Exotics Animal Hospital we see all sorts of critters. Many of them are pretty darn cute, and, while the votes are not all in, we are…
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Are You Sufficiently Entertaining Your Indoor Cat?
Jun 03 2020
Cats have reputations for being relatively easy pets. They sleep a lot, don’t require daily walks or runs, and generally keep a quiet schedule. As a result of the widespread…
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The Hidden Dangers of Xylitol and Other Pet Toxins
May 06 2020
Springtime is all about spending time in the backyard, grilling up our favorite foods, and baking delicious desserts for family get togethers, picnics, and more. Holidays and long weekends are…
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They Ate What?! Pet Foreign Body Dangers
Apr 03 2020
Animals of all species tend to explore the world with their nose, whiskers, and of course, their mouths. That is why it is no surprise that pets eat a wide…
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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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Who’s a Pretty Bird? Bird Grooming Tips
Jan 09 2020
Why should poodles have all the fun? Bird owners deserve to pamper their pets, too! Our feathered friends do require some extra care to stay healthy, and Paws, Purrs, &…
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What’s for Dinner? Feeding an Exotic Pet
Dec 05 2019
Exotic pet fanatics know that half of successfully caring for one of these special creatures is feeding them good food! Feeding an exotic pet appropriately is an extremely important part…
