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One crucial aspect of pet care is keeping your pet up-to-date with their wellness exams. Just like people, pets require regular checkups to detect potential health concerns early on. Your pet trusts you to provide them with the best care, and scheduling regular wellness exams is a vital part of that responsibility.

Winter is a great time to spend indoors and an excellent opportunity to spend time with those you love. That includes your furry friends too. You know that staying out in the cold too long is bad for you, so you have gloves for your hands and shoes for your feet. However, your dog or cat may not understand how dangerous it can be to be out in the cold.

Spaying or neutering pets has many significant benefits, not only to the overpopulation problem but also to your pet's health. It also improves your pet's behavior, making them more likable and easier to live with. 

Halloween can be fun for your pet. You may dress them up and take them along for trick or treating. That way, they get to spend time with you during the festivities. However, remember to keep them safe, happy, and healthy. Sometimes, the fun, the treats, and the decorations can be a bit too much for them. So, how do you keep your pet safe during this season?

Pets are very good at hiding when they are sick or feeling unwell in their bodies. They also do not have a way to communicate that they are in trouble. Because of this, as an owner, you must keep observing your pet for signs that they are in trouble or okay. 

Many overlook their dog's dental health. However, it is crucial to its well-being. Otherwise, your pet will have oral diseases and infections that will not allow them to eat. By the time you notice that there is something wrong, your furry friend may have severe malnutrition. It may even be at the point of death. Therefore, it is essential to improve and maintain their dental health. 

Your dog can have knee pain without you knowing. Since they cannot communicate as human beings do, it is ideal to know the signs that show they are experiencing discomfort. Technically, their knee or stifle joint is usually on their rear legs. 

Summertime is a great time to get out with your pet and play fun games. It is also an excellent time to meet up with other pet owners so that your pets can socialize. However, summertime comes with several challenges for pet care.

Do you have a canine companion? If so, you need to know that one of the leading causes of death in older dogs is cancer. When caught early, half of all cancer cases in dogs are curable, according to experts. Unfortunately, it is very difficult to detect cancer early in dogs.  

The American Heartworm Society suggests giving your dog heartworm medicine every month. Also, you should have your dog checked for heartworms every year. More than 100,000 dogs in America get heartworms yearly, and the number keeps increasing as the disease becomes more common.