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Great information about caring for your pet dog or cat. From pet grooming to veterinary health concerns, we hope you enjoy our on-going articles and make Independence Pet Hospital your pet advice resource. When in doubt, we encourage you to contact our local Monroe Ohio Veterinarian for advice.

grooming
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Preparing A Dog or Cat For Grooming

Desensitizing your pet to being handled and touched is important to ensure that your pet isn’t afraid of getting groomed or being examined by a veterinarian. If you own a breed that will require regular grooming, you should start to desensitize them as a young puppy to prepare them for grooming appointments. It’s important that your dog get used to

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scratching
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My Pet Keeps Scratching!

We are continually hearing comments from our clients right now such as, “My cat is constantly scratching his face” OR “My dog is chewing his paws and it keeps me up at night!” In order to figure out the cause of a pet’s itch, we have to review some common causes of why your pet could be scratching. Pet Allergies

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heatstrokes
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Summer Pet Safety: Heatstrokes 101

Summertime is full of fun in the sun, but as we all know too much sun and heat can quickly cause problems such as dehydration and heatstrokes. Our pets are also subject to these risks of heatstroke and heat exhaustion during the summer season, so it is important to be aware of how to keep your pet safe so they

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fourth of July
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Fourth of July Tips for Pets

Every year while we celebrate America’s birthday, it is often a noisy and stressful holiday time for pets due to loud noises and fireworks. Here are a couple tips to keep your pet safe during a highly anxious time for them that is the fourth of July. 1.Exercise your pet during the day Make sure to enjoy outside time with

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pet shaking
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Why Is My Pet Shaking?

There are a number of reasons why your animal may be shaking a lot. In fact, “why is my pet shaking?” is one of the most searched topics for pet care! Luckily, many of the reasons are no cause for worry. However, there are a few more serious reasons why the shaking may be occurring, so it’s best to assess

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check your pet's poop
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What’s the Scoop on Why we Check Your Pet’s Poop?

We know cleaning up after your pet is not always a clean job. The topic to some people may seem gross, but there is a lot of information provided about a pet’s health. It’s important to monitor what goes into their body and what comes out. Let’s check your pet’s poop! What is normal? Normal stools should be formed, tubular,

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