With the overcrowding of animal shelters, it has never been more important to have your pets spayed and neutered. Unfortunately, many pet owners have heard false information that has led them to be hesitant about having this essential surgery done. Below is a list of misconceptions and the actual truths that will help you make a more informed decision in regard to your pet and spay and neuter surgery. There’s No Reason to Spay or Neuter My Indoor Pet…
Read More »If you have a new cat or dog, you know you need to get the pet spayed or neutered. One of the features of the surgery is which type of stitches the vet will use to close the surgery site. The vet can use dissolvable stitches, the type that do just as their name says, and traditional stitches, which need to be removed manually by the vet. Many vets have a preference for one or the other, but some will talk to you about which ones might be easier for you to deal with, depending on your pet’s temperament and your ability to monitor the surgery site.…
Read More »Making sure that your pet is in great health should be paramount to you as a dog owner. One of the unfortunate issues that comes along with the territory of keeping up with your dog’s health is wading through a sea of misguided information and outright falsehoods. Beware of word of mouth health advice – especially about surgeries – when it comes to your dog’s health. Be sure to heed the advice of veterinarians and veterinary surgeons rather than a “…
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