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There’s a reason there were no dogs in Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory!   Chocolate is extremely toxic and harmful to dogs and depending on the type of chocolate and how much they consumed based on their size and weight, it could become a medical emergency.   As a dog owner, these things happen…

In part one, we introduced a couple of zoonotic diseases, or health issues you can contract from your pet. In today’s post, we’ll examine a couple more providing signs, symptoms, and basic education surrounding them.   At The Vet Set, it is important to not only know common diseases that affect your pet but also…

Cats are surely a breed of their own — they’re independent as they are fussy, and sometimes their behavior can seem a bit odd.   Cats are fun-loving pets that give you the right amount of cuddles at a time that is convenient to them! Which is to say, that they may be a bit…

Cats and dogs are living long, healthy lives, but as they age they encounter age-related health concerns, one being cognitive decline.   Aging is aging for both humans and pets alike, right? This seems to be the case when it comes to cognitive function in our domesticated pets as they’re living full and vibrant lives…

Leave your dog in trusted hands while you’re away!   Hiring a pet sitter can be stressful and anxiety-inducing — your furry friend is a vital part of your family and leaving them behind is tough enough. Will the pet sitter care for them as much as you do? Will they turn on their favorite…

You may be familiar with Chinese medicine and how it benefits people, but are you aware that pet acupuncture exists? Integrative veterinary medicine is guided very much in the same ways that complementary medicine or alternative medicine functions for humans, and pet acupuncture is a healing therapy used with great success.   At VetSet, our…

If you’re like most pet parents, you probably don’t give much thought to your pet’s teeth. Most people who have adopted a furry friend into their family do a great job of taking care of them. They feed them the right foods, make sure they have plenty of exercise and do their best to always…

There are so many dangerous myths out there about heartworm disease. Heartworm is an incredibly serious disease, and it’s important for pet owners to take it seriously and take steps to prevent their pet from contracting it. However, there are many myths out there that can mislead pet owners and put their pets at risk.…

When it comes to heartworm, there are many myths that need to be debunked. Heartworm is a disease that is transferred to pets when they are bitten by infected mosquitoes, and it can be incredibly serious. Unfortunately, there are many myths out there about heartworm that lead people to believe that preventative measures are unnecessary,…

Does your dog eat just about anything in sight? Pica is a compulsive behavior disorder that causes dogs to eat things that aren’t edible. In our last blog, we went over several reasons why many dogs develop pica. But understanding why your dog is eating something they shouldn’t is just the first step; you also…