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It’s Tick Season: All Dogs Need Protection

It’s Tick Season: All Dogs Need Protection

With the warm temperatures we’re now experiencing in South Carolina, there’s a higher likelihood of getting tick bites. But some pet parents may think they’re dogs aren’t in danger – because they live inside or rarely leave the city. But

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When to Worry (or Not) after Vaccinations

When to Worry (or Not) after Vaccinations

Vaccines are a critical part of basic pet care. They prevent disease, costly medical bills, and pet death. They reduce the spread of disease between pets and humans.

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10 Steps for Successful Vet Visits

10 Steps for Successful Vet Visits

Visiting the veterinarian can be stressful for both pets and their people. From navigating crates and car rides to sitting in waiting rooms and on the examination table, there are plenty of places where problems can come up.

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Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV)

 Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV)

This blog continues our series on vaccinations – why your pets need them, and what diseases can they prevent? Today we’ll dive into learning about Feline Leukemia Virus, or FeLV, which is mostly prevented by a vaccine given to young kittens.

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Spring Break for Pets

Spring Break for Pets

The flowers are appearing, the weather is warming, and it feels like spring may finally be here.

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Microchipping: Pets’ Stories

Microchipping: Pets’ Stories

A microchip is a small device implanted under your pet’s skin that stores an ID number. This number helps reunite you with your pet if you’re ever separated. Some people choose not to get microchips because they think, “My pet is not the type to run away.”

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3 Steps to Keep Pets Healthy in Winter

3 Steps to Keep Pets Healthy in Winter

It may be February, but the cold weather season is not yet over for Upstate South Carolina. As we look at another month or two of cold temperatures, ice and possibly snow, it’s important to know some tips to keep your pets healthy and happy in winter weather.

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Infectious Hepatitis in Dogs

Infectious Hepatitis in Dogs

Hepatitis means an inflammation of the liver. In pets, as in humans, the liver is an essential organ in the body. It helps digest and metabolize food, and clears the body of toxins. The liver also produces bile, which is necessary for digestion.

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