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  September 22, 2025

  Fall Pet Care Tips: Your Guide to Autumn Pet Safety

  From toxic plants to holiday foods, learn the top fall hazards for pets. Keep your cats and dogs safe this fall with our essential seasonal safety tips.

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  August 18, 2025

  Helping Your Pets Ace the Back-to-School Transition

  5 tips that help your pet love their new routine and remain calm and happy as your family eases into a new school year.

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  July 8, 2025

  Six Ways to Support Your Local Animal Shelter Beyond Adoption

  Impactful ways to support your local animal shelter, from donations and fostering to volunteering and social media advocacy.

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  June 12, 2025

  Why Is My Pet Acting Out? Common Behavior Problems

  Discover common causes of behavior problems and what you can do to create a happier home for you and your pet.  

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• June 11, 2025

  Hookworms

  Hookworms are intestinal parasites of dogs and cats. Ancylostoma and Uncinaria are the two most commonly diagnosed subtypes of hookworms. Their name is derived from the hook-like mouthparts they use to attach to the lining of the intestine.

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• June 9, 2025

  Whipworms

  Whipworms (Trichuris spp.) are one of the intestinal parasites of dogs and (rarely) cats. They are small parasites, usually only measuring 2” or less, and have a whip-like appearance. However, despite their small size, they can be an important cause of illness.

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• June 4, 2025

  Giardiasis

  Giardiasis is an infection with a one-celled protozoal organism called giardia. Giardia are not worms, but they are microscopic parasites that live within the small intestine. Despite their small size, they can be an important cause of illness, especially in puppies and kittens.

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