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Why Is My Dog Drinking A Lot Of Water?

Drinking water is a natural part of living.  The most common reason why dogs drink water is because they’re thirsty.  It’s important when it’s hot out or when your dog has completed exercising that your dog has access to fresh, clean water.  We never recommend limiting access to your dog’s water.  Dogs do not sweat…

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Why Is My Cat Drinking So Much Water?

Drinking water is a natural part of living.  The most common reason why cats drink water is because they’re thirsty.  Cats are very efficient in their internal water conservation which is one of the reasons why their urine has a pungent smell to it.  A normal, healthy cat will drink between 10-30 ml/kg daily.  Cats…

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Spring Into Wellness This April 17th!

Dr. Taylor Truitt of The Vet Set will be at Fresh Paws Bath House to help get your dog ready for spring!  Schedule your 30 minute customized wellness exam for $79 along with vaccines, heartworm testing, flea, tick and heartworm preventative and more! Bagels, mimosas, and coffee for the humans!  Homemade dog treats from Evermore Pet Food for…

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Cat Person, Dog Person, Or Neither? What Your Pet Says About Your Personality

The type of pet species that you own may be a reflection of your personality traits.  Dr. Taylor Truitt weighs in on our pet selection and our personality type.  Read more at Medical Daily.

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When Should I Consider Euthanasia For My Pet?

Deciding when it’s the right time to say goodbye to your pet is one of the hardest decisions we make as pet owners.  For some, it’s a difficult, but an obvious decision based upon the pet’s deteriorating condition.  But for other pets with chronic ailments the decision can be hazy.   As a veterinarian it’s important…

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Where Do I Get My Purebred Pet??

Just like many other facets of our lives, the decision to bring a new puppy or kitten into our lives often begins with a Google search.  Many people have a general idea of what kind of dog or cat they want, and many people will start searching for breeders right off the bat.  I want…

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Tips for Taking Your Cat on a Road Trip

Thinking about taking your cat on a road trip? Dr. Eva recently contributed some helpful tips to Popsugar Pets! See link below: http://www.popsugar.com/pets/How-Prepare-Cat-Car-Ride-39849701 photo credit: Flickr user Sharonhahndarlin  

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An Overview of Pet Anxiety and Management

Pets experience anxiety just like people do.  And while going into great depth of all the reasons behind pet anxiety is beyond the scope of this article, we will touch on some of the more common reasons pets experience anxiety and how to manage it.  Anxiety in pets can present itself in a variety of…

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Thinking of getting a rescue? Listen to Dr. Taylor on SiriusXM Doctor Radio Share Advice!

  Dr. Taylor Truitt chats with Dr. Allen on SiriusXM Doctor Radio and fields calls about bringing a rescue pet into your family.  The Vet Set encourages people to consider adoption when bringing a new pet into your home.  Each year 7.6 million pets enter shelters and close to 3 million are euthanized per statistics from…

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4 Tips To Keep Those Winter Paws Healthy!

4 Tips For Winter Paw Health The winter months can be really hard on your dog’s paws.  Between the extreme cold, different chemicals used to prevent ice, gravel, and dry conditions there’s many elements to protect those sensitive paws against.  Here’s some tips to keep your paws in tip top shape! Trim those feathers and…

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