Pet Care Blog

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.

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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pets and ticks
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How to Deal with Pesky Ticks on Pets

As the weather warms up, many of us will be heading outside to enjoy the great outdoors with our friends, family, and pets. Tall grasses and areas of shrubs and bushes may seem harmless, but they provide the perfect hiding spot for ticks, a troublesome blood-feeding parasite that can carry and transmit many different diseases including Lyme disease and Rocky

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pet's obesity
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How to Combat Your Pet’s Obesity: A New Year’s Resolution

In the United States, your pet’s obesity is the most common preventable disease in dogs and cats. In 2018, it was estimated that 60% of cats and 56% of dogs in the United States were overweight or obese, making it the eighth consecutive year where there has been an increase in pet obesity. While a lot of pet owners go

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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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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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