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National Puppy Day is a paw-some day for all dog enthusiasts to celebrate unconditional love and fawn over the undeniably cute furballs that bring so much happiness into this world. While we’re all softies when it comes to our four-legged friends, your new puppy is in a stage of life where you can prevent behavioral issues and help make your future together more pleasant. This article brings tips on molding your puppy’s behavior into an easy-to-care-for adult dog.

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Helpful Hints for Your New Puppy | Transitioning from Puppyhood to Adulthood To ensure puppies easily transition from puppyhood to adulthood, it's crucial to prioritize training and behavior modification.

One way to recognize National Poison Prevention Week is to read this article about houseplants that are toxic to dogs and cats, one of which is sago palm; a popular ornamental plant in landscaping.

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Texas Toxic Houseplants for Dogs and Cats Harmful houseplants to dogs and cats look great, but could hurt your pet; know which precautions to take for the safety of your Texas pets.

As we recognize National Poison Prevention Week (March 17-23), we’ve shared some information about foods that are toxic to dogs and cats. Accidental ingestions of these toxic foods account for the majority of emergency clinic visits, especially near the holidays.

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Toxic Foods for Dogs & Cats | Pet Health Article Some human foods may be toxic for your dogs and cats including raisins; know the symptoms of your pet eating some of these foods and know what to do.

Even though National Poison Prevention Week doesn’t begin until March 17, all month we are sharing articles about toxicities, poisonous substances and household dangers. Today, we've brought you information on protecting your pets from rodenticides, a chemical designed to kill mice, rats and other rodents as a pest control measure.

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How To Protect Pets From Rodenticides | Safety Measures for Pets Rodenticides, a popular method of rodent control, are harmful to cats and dogs. Protect your pets from this toxic chemical by taking a few preventive steps.

Being a responsible pet owner is a daily commitment. It’s so important that there’s a month devoted to this cause: Responsible Pet Owners Month. This article outlines how to properly care for your furry friends, beginning with choosing a pet that’s right for you and your family.
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How to Be a Responsible Pet Owner | Responsible Pet Ownership Taking proper care of your pet ensures it lives a long and healthy life. Here's everything you need to know about being a responsible pet owner.

focuses on giving extra attention to our pets. The day encourages pampering our pets and focusing on the special relationship pets hold in our lives. Here are some ideas for enriching your dog’s environment. Whoever your pet companion is, we are sure you will enjoy spending a little extra time with them on National Love Your Pet Day and reap the benefits, as well such as stress relief and lower blood pressure.

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Environmental Enrichment for Dogs | Canine Behavioral Health Animals that are under-stimulated are at an increased risk for behavioral problems. Fortunately these problems improve with appropriate enrichment.

focuses on giving extra attention to our pets. The day encourages pampering our pets and focusing on the special relationship pets hold in our lives. Here are some ideas for enriching your cat’s environment. Whoever your pet companion is, we are sure you will enjoy spending a little extra time with them on National Love Your Pet Day and reap the benefits, as well such as stress relief and lower blood pressure.

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How to Enrich Life for Your Indoor Cat | Feline Enrichment Cats require just as much attention and stimulation as dogs. Provide activities for your cat that enhance their social, mental and physical health.

It's easy to think of our pets as part of the family and we go above and beyond to ensure they stay healthy, including vaccinations, heartworm prevention and quality nutrition. But let's talk about something that might not get as much attention: their oral health!

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Texas Dental Care for Pets | Pet Dental Hygiene Facts and information on Texas pet dental care; mouth hygiene for your canine and other pets.

February marks American Heart Month. There are many forms of heart disease in pets. It is important to know how the heart works and what type of heart disease is present so your pet may be appropriately treated.

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Heart Disease in Pets | Texas Pet Health Here's everything you need to know about heart disease in pets.

In honor of National Pet Dental Health Month, we’ve brought you a video on how to brush your dog’s teeth! Daily brushing is the best method of plaque and tartar control in between cleanings.
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How to Brush Your Dog's Teeth Chad Harris, DVM, from North Austin Animal Hospital demonstrates how to brush a dog's teeth. Learn more about basic dental care here: https://www.texvetpets....

Training your dog is not just about learning fun party tricks (though those can be fun, too!). Training helps your dog become a well-mannered companion and strengthens the bond between you and your dog. This article offers some tips on finding the right dog trainer to help you achieve your goals.

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Finding the Right Dog Trainer | Behavioral Health for Pets We provide tips for selecting a quality dog trainer that will adequately support you and your pooch throughout the training process.