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A veterinarian checks a German Shepherd dog in a sterile clinic environment.
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Heartworm Spreads to States Where It Was Once Rare
A former AVMA president explains the trend and how owners can protect pets.
Why it matters: Pets in areas that once seemed low-risk may now need year-round heartworm prevention, which changes what owners ask their vet about.
A cute Shiba Inu dog dressed as a pilot sits beside a small aircraft at an airport.
travel
Airline Pet Policies Explained by MyDogCanFly Founder
Philippe Benoist breaks down cabin, cargo, and no-go rules for flying with pets.
Why it matters: Knowing these policies helps you decide whether your pet can fly in the cabin or must travel as cargo, affecting your travel plans and costs.
A group of happy dogs standing behind a fence in an animal shelter yard.
community
Vermont Shelters Struggle as Owners Give Up Pets
Financial hardship is pushing more owners to surrender animals, and shelters can't keep up.
Why it matters: If you're looking to adopt in Vermont, you may find more animals available but also longer waits and busier shelters.
From Cattail Creek Veterinary Clinic
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From Cattail Creek Veterinary Clinic
Free nail trims on the first Saturday
Walk your dog or cat in on the first Saturday morning of any month, no appointment. We'll trim nails while you wait, no charge.
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New patient? Your first exam is $29
New dogs and cats get a full wellness exam for $29, any weekday.
Book the exam →
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A modern jet airplane docked at an airport terminal gate, ready for boarding on a cloudy day.
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HuffPost Lists 10 Airline-Friendly Pet Carriers
The roundup is aimed at owners who fly with rescue dogs.
Why it matters: Owners flying with a dog can use the list to compare carriers before booking a trip.
Cattail Creek Veterinary Clinic: Shopping for a carrier? New patients get a full wellness exam for $29, any weekday, before you fly. →
Black and white image of medical stethoscope next to vials and syringe on reflective surface.
safety
FDA Flags Thyroid Tablet Recall as Potentially Life-Threatening
The federal agency places the recall in its most serious category, citing possible severe health consequences.
Why it matters: Pet owners who give thyroid tablets to a dog or cat may need to check whether their supply is part of this recall.
Three puppies enjoying a meal in a warm setting in Kon Tum, Vietnam. Perfect for animal and pet lovers.
safety
FDA flags Viva Raw dog food for Salmonella and Listeria
The agency says the company's raw chicken and puppy formulas were contaminated.
Why it matters: If you feed raw pet food, the same bacteria that triggered this recall can still be in your kitchen today.
A Pomeranian sitting in a trendy brown pet carrier held by a man wearing a brown shirt.
safety
Texas A&M vets urge pet owners to build disaster plans
The veterinary school's guidance centers on having supplies and a plan ready before an emergency hits.
Why it matters: Owners who plan ahead know where their pets will go and what they will need when an emergency forces them to leave home.
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