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Adopt a Shelter Cat Month

June is Adopt A Shelter Cat Month! While any time is a good time to give a cute kitty a loving home, this is a purrfect time to adopt a new feline. While we think all cats deserve loving homes, great care, and warm laps, shelter cats are particularly desperate. Many of these adorable furballs…

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4 Things You Can Make For Your Cat

Our feline pals make wonderful pets. They’re cute, cuddly, clean, and, of course, absolutely hilarious. Fluffy is also pretty easy to care for. However, your furball will need some things of her own, such as beds and furniture. These things don’t have to cost much. In fact, you can make quite a few of your…

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Pampering a Senior Cat

Is your cat aged ten or older? If so, Fluffy is officially a senior. You may not notice any drastic changes in your pet as she ages, as kitties tend to grow old gracefully. However, your furry friend will appreciate some extra TLC. A Lakeville, MN vet offers tips on how to keep your kitty…

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Caring for a Highly Active Dog

Is your canine buddy a bouncing ball of mischief? Does Fido tend to race around at full speed, even if he’s just going from one room to another? Our fuzzy friends tend to slow down as they grow older, but many of them are furry, four-legged bundles of energy while they are young. Read on…

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Valentine’s Day Hazards for Pets

Valentine’s Day is coming up in just a few weeks. You may already be seeing lots of hearts and chocolates set out in local stores. Remember to keep your pet’s health and safety in mind as the romantic holiday approaches. This sweethearts’ holiday can be quite dangerous to our four-legged friends! A local Lakeville, MN…

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Helping a Shelter Dog Settle In

October is Adopt A Shelter Dog Month! Are you planning to get your new pup from a shelter? If so, that’s great! We loving seeing dogs get second chances. However, going to a new home is a really big deal for Fido. Those first few weeks are very important! Read on as a Lakeville, MN…

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Hug Your Cat Day

Did you know that there’s an important kitty holiday coming up? June 4th is Hug Your Cat Day! Of course, as far as Fluffy is concerned, every day is Hug Your Cat Day, but that’s beside the point. This is a great reminder to pay your feline overlord some extra attention, and get that little…

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Doggy Petiquette – Getting Fido to Greet Guests Politely

Does your canine buddy sometimes jump on your visitors? If so, Fido is in good company. This is a fairly common habit among our canine pals. However, it’s actually bad petiquette. And, with larger dogs, this can even be quite dangerous! Read on as a Lakeville, MN vet offers some helpful tips on getting your…

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Adopting a Shelter Dog

Did you know that October is officially Adopt A Shelter Dog Month? If you are thinking of bringing a new furry buddy into your home, please consider adopting your new pet from a shelter. There are far too many sweet, lovable pooches in shelters, just hoping someone will rescue them and offer them a great…

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How to Be a Great Cat Owner

Do you have a kitty? Our feline friends are very popular pets, and with good reason. Fluffy is not only super cute and charismatic, she’s also quite easy to care for. However, although these adorable little furballs are fairly low-maintenance pets, they do still need proper care to thrive. Read on as a local Lakeville,…

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