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   It Pays to Be Prepared: The Importance of Having a Pet First Aid Kit Your furry pal is surrounded by hazards every day. Sometimes, emergencies can happen, which is where pet first aid comes into play. In honor of National Pet First Aid Awareness Month,...

How to Prevent a Hairball Emergency April 29 is National Hairball Awareness Day. You never know when your feline can have an emergency hairball situation. Let’s take a closer look at why hairballs occur and what you need to do about them.   What causes hairballs...

4 Tips on Welcoming a New Puppy into Your Home   Although we think every day should be puppy day, National Puppy Day falls on March 23 this year. If you’re planning on welcoming a new puppy home soon, these are some of the best ways to help them settle in.  ...

Our curious pets can get into all sorts of trouble. What do you need to do if your pet has ingested or been exposed to a potentially toxic substance? Don't panic! The team at 24/7 PetVets has put together these step-by-step instructions. Step 1: Find the potential...

4 Ways to Show How Much You Love Your Pet on Valentine’s Day   As February 14th approaches, you may be thinking of ways to show your sweetheart how much you love them. With the following suggestions, you can also include your four-legged friend in this holiday’s...

5 Simple Steps to Start Brushing Your Pet’s Teeth   Brushing your pet’s teeth should be something you do as frequently as you brush your own teeth. By brushing your pet’s teeth daily, you can reduce the amount of plaque and oral bacteria in their mouth and help...

Bundle Up! How to Walk Your Dog Safely in Cold Weather   When the temperature drops and the snow flies, your dog still needs to be walked outside. And, although you’d probably much rather stay snuggled up on the sofa, there are ways to make heading outdoors...

3 Reasons Why Your Pet Needs Parasite Prevention 12 Months a Year   With winter here and the thermometer taking a dip, you may think it’s safe to skip a dose or two of your pet’s parasite prevention medication. After all, you hardly venture outdoors in such...

Warm Up Old Bones: How to Make Your Senior Pet More Comfortable in Cold Weather   Frigid winter weather can be harsh on old bones and aching joints, and elderly pets who are unable to regulate their body temperature, as well as their younger counterparts, can...