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It’s time for spring cleaning! Any tips for a pet-loving household?

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  • April 16, 2018
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Yes! First, never allow your pet access to areas where cleaning agents are used or stored. If ingested, these could cause severe burns of the tongue, mouth and stomach. Some additional tips as you clean & organize your home: Store all prescription and over-the-counter drugs out of your pets’ reach, preferably in closed cabinets. One […]

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Bathing your dog is a great thing to do!

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  • March 23, 2018
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Bathing your dog is a great thing to do – it keeps them healthy and clean. But, there is a right way to bath your dog; if you aren’t doing it correctly, you could be making your dog uncomfortable and even cause health problems. The following are his signs that you are not bathing your […]

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Reasons to Adopt a Pet

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  • March 2, 2018
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You’ll save a life. A shelter pet is more than one in a million-she’s one in 2.7 million. That is the number of adoptable dogs and cats because too many pets enter shelters and too few adopt. Because you’ll get a wonderful companion-Animal shelters and rescue groups are brimming with happy, healthy pets just waiting […]

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What is xylitol and why is it harmful to my dog?

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  • February 24, 2018
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Xylitol is a sugar substitute frequently used in human products. Although safe for humans, small amounts consumed by dogs may lead to seizures, liver damage and potentially death. Xylitol is commonly found in gum, candy, mints and toothpaste. It is now being added to cake mixes, yogurt and peanut butter. Check labels carefully, especially on […]

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Why you should bring your cat to the vet

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  • February 14, 2018
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Only forty-eight percent of cats visit their vet for a yearly wellness exam, is your cat one of them?  The truth is, cats need regular exams and preventative health care just as much as dogs, but get seen far less frequently.  There are a variety of factors that play into this. The first reason is […]

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Potential dangers of real bones for dogs

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  • January 30, 2018
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Dogs love bones, and most people think they’re doing their dog a favor by letting them gnaw away at them. After all, it’s a safe outlet for their chewing, can provide minerals and nutrients and is good for their teeth, right? Wrong. Bones, even “bones” sold in pet stores such as marrow bones, deer antlers […]

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Symptoms that your cat maybe sick

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  • January 4, 2018
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It can be hard to tell if your cat is sick because our notoriously independent feline friends tend to mask their symptoms. Cats may also hide when they’re not feeling well. That’s a trait they may have inherited from their big cat ancestors who need to lay low to avoid predators when they’re ill. However, […]

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Are internet pharmacies safe to utilize?

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  • December 22, 2017
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While some online pharmacies are trustworthy, others have questionable ethics and have been under scrutiny by state legislatures. Medications purchased online may have been obtained from “black market” resources and are not approved by the FDA.   Never use a product that does not have the FDA warning on the label. It states “Caution: Federal law […]

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Christmas presents for your pets

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  • December 15, 2017
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As you are wrapping up your annual holiday shopping spree for your family and friends, you might be wondering what to get for another important figure in your life—your pet. But while your human loved ones are able to tell you exactly which gifts they desire (maybe sometimes too often), your pets’ meows and barks […]

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Dental Disease

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  • September 16, 2017
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One of the biggest health concerns in feline medicine is dental health. It affects not only their oral health and comfort, but also their overall wellbeing. Cat mouths simply don’t get the attention that dog mouths do due to their size and the nature of cats. For instance, a dog will relax with his owner, […]

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All Pets Emergency and Referral
6460 Atlanta Highway, Alpharetta, GA 30004
678-366-2500

North Georgia Vet Specialists
1328 Buford Highway NE, Buford, GA 30518
678-835-3300

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