One of the single most important things that pet owners can do to help ensure the long term health of their pets is to feed them high quality food. Like with humans, proper nutrition has a direct effect on both the quantity and quality of...
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Featured on Channel 19 News, one of our wonderful clients, Connie Price, recalls how Squad FiftyOne was an invaluable help to her and her pet. ...
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You know what they say, "getting there is half the battle." Bringing your pet along certainly makes for a more pleasurable trip, but long distance travel can be stressful for both you and and four-legged friend. With a bit of planning, a journey with you...
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With more and more pet parents opting to travel with their beloved companions, many hotels not only allow dogs as guest, but some even has special amenities such as separate menus, dog beds, collars, and daycare services. Below are some of the best dog-friendly hotels as...
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We love our pets and we want to take them everywhere with us. But many worry about driving with their dogs. These are the findings published by Volvo USA entitled "Dogs, Cars, and the People Who love Them." Volvo has partnered with Harris Poll to...
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Many of our clients are pet parents with dogs who are unable to walk or have very limited ability to move. Having a dog that is experiencing sudden or gradual paralysis or lameness is distressing for any pet owner. It is extremely important that you...
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I would bet that this is one of the most asked questions in all of veterinary medicine. The fact of the matter is no one knows for sure why dogs eat grass, but there are a number of prevailing theories. The good news is most...
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As a behavioral economist and also as a person who works with sick/injured or lost pets, I can tell you that people are very very (very) bad at calculating risk. It is the reason why some people are afraid of flying but won't hesitate to...
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From the #AskTheSquad files: One of the more common questions we receive is "Is it ok give my pet ( insert human medication here )?" The answer is yes, there are some human medications that are safe for pets (see list below), BUT you must ALWAYS consult...
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One of the common issues we are asked about is "why does my dog keep licking his paw?" Dog's paws are built to handle considerable stress but constant licking is often a sign that something is amiss and should be discussed with your vet. 1. Fungal...
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