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Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Wed: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Sun: Closed

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Choosing a pet for your family

What pet should you get? A cat? A dog? A hedgehog? And, of course, every kid wants a pony! When you choose a pet, you accept responsibility for the health and welfare of another living thing. You’re making a promise to care for your pet for...

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Can I Give My Pet OTC Pain Relief that meant for...

Knowing that your dog is in pain is upsetting. Keeping your pet pain-free is crucial to maintaining his or her quality of life. It's understandable that you want to do anything to provide pain relief as soon as possible. Don’t give...

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Is Your Pet Protected Leptospirosis

Leptospirosis is serious disease that affects humans and animals, including your pets. Caused by infection of Leptospira bacteria, the occurrence of Leptospirosis has been steadily rising over the past few years. Leptospira bacteria are...

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You, Your Pet & Intestinal Parasites

Did you know? It’s Fairly common for your pet to become infected with an internal parasite during his or her lifetime. These pesky parasites can affect your loved one in many ways, sometimes even causing serious health problems. Learn the...

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Help! My dog has hairy teeth!

One of the bizarre things that you might see if you take a peek in your dog’s mouth is hair apparently growing out from under the gum tissue surrounding the teeth. Hairy teeth are actually a sign of skin problems in dogs. Here’s how it...

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