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Socialization is paramount. Your dog should ideally meet 100 people and 100 dogs by the time they're 16 weeks old....
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When choosing a dog trainer, you should focus on what's important to you. A trainer who is calm, patient, and not easily frustrated is ideal....
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Behavior modification is teaching a dog to exhibit a different behavior....
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While X-rays are excellent for aiding in diagnosis as they give us an idea of the general shape and size of the heart, an echocardiogram lets us lo...
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Cardiomyopathy is a blanket term for a problem in the muscle of the heart, so cardiomyopathy is a problem in the heart muscle, and that can arise f...
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In our experience, we do see more behavioral issues with certain breeds such as German Shepherds, Australian Shepherds, and Australian Blue Heeler-...
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If your puppy is vaccinated and well protected, you can take them almost anywhere that allows dogs for socialization....
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Your veterinarian will want to know the specifics of your dog's behavior, such as when it occurs, what triggers it, if anything alleviates it, when...
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Heart failure in dogs is when we're starting to notice not only the signs of cardiac disease but a decompensation, where they're no longer able to ...
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Spaying or neutering can sometimes help with specific behavioral issues, but it's not a cure-all....
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The basic vaccines required for dog training classes usually include the Distemper-Parvo combination, Rabies vaccine, and most places also require ...
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Cat grooming at a salon can include shaving or trimming the fur of longer-haired or matted cats....
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Most cats do not need to be bathed as they essentially bathe themselves through grooming....
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Yes, it is safe to groom your cat. This can include brushing them, trimming their nails, and gently cleaning their ears....
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Cats groom themselves using their tongues. Cat tongues have small barbs on the surface that function like brush bristles....
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Many cats do not require human assistance in grooming. If they are healthy, they are usually capable of taking care of all their grooming needs....
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We are an AAHA accredited, Fear Free Certified, and Cat Friendly Practice, dedicated to providing the highest possible level of veterinary medicine...
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We are a mobile housecall veterinary practice providing comprehensive health care services to companion animals in Richmond and surrounding countie...