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A Guide to Dog Walking Safety

A Guide to Dog Walking Safety

Watch Out On Walks: Hazards to Avoid When Walking Your Pet Celebrate Take a Walk in the Park Day with your four-legged friend on March 30, but don’t let hazards ruin a perfect day. Be aware of the following issues when walking your pet. #1: Other dogs Running across...

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Help Your Pet Recover from Surgery

Help Your Pet Recover from Surgery

5 Ways to Help Your Pet Recover from Surgery Orthopedic surgery—or any surgery—is a major event for a pet, and can interfere with their daily function long after they return home. Help your pet get back on their paws more quickly after an orthopedic surgery with the...

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3 Safe Pet Treats for Valentine’s Day

3 Safe Pet Treats for Valentine’s Day

3 Ways to Safely Treat Your Pet on Valentine’s Day Although you show your furry friend just how much you love them every day, Valentine’s Day gives you the opportunity to shower them with even more adoration. While your pet cannot have chocolate, there are many other...

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Is My Pet’s Limp Serious?

Is My Pet’s Limp Serious?

Why Is My Pet Limping? When your pet suddenly develops a limp, you may wonder whether it is a problem that requires urgent care or an issue that can be managed at home with rest. Let’s run through the list of the most common reasons pets limp and when a limp turns...

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How to Soothe Your Pet’s Dry Winter Skin

How to Soothe Your Pet’s Dry Winter Skin

As temperatures fall, so do humidity levels in your home and outdoors. A drop in humidity often leads to dry, itchy skin and can leave your furry pal uncomfortable during the winter months. Prevent excessive scratching and licking by soothing your pet’s skin with a...

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3 Easy Low-Impact Exercises for Senior Pets

3 Easy Low-Impact Exercises for Senior Pets

3 Easy Low-Impact Exercises for Senior Pets As your furry pal grows older, regular exercise is critical to help them maintain healthy muscle mass and body condition. However, the same activities your pet enjoyed when they were younger can create too much stress on...

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Dr. Jennifer Wardlaw Now Certified in Low Stress Handling®

Dr. Jennifer Wardlaw Now Certified in Low Stress Handling®

We are proud to announce that Dr. Jennifer Wardlaw is now certified in Low Stress Handling, and Gateway Veterinary Surgery is proud to create, practice, and project a low-stress environment during the care of our patients. Every veterinary hospital can aim to become a...

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5 Pet Hazards To Be Aware of This Holiday Season

5 Pet Hazards To Be Aware of This Holiday Season

As the year draws to a close, holiday celebrations are still in full swing. But the additional activity and stress present the perfect opportunity for your pet to get into trouble, so keep an eye out for the following holiday pet hazards.   #1: Delicious food is...

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Indoor Enrichment Ideas for Pets During the Winter

Indoor Enrichment Ideas for Pets During the Winter

When the weather outside becomes too cold and snowy, it can be tough to find ways to entertain your pet indoors. Spice up their exercise routine with the following fun interactive games and toys to help your furry pal beat the winter blues.    #1: Create a wish...

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How to Prepare a Pet-Safe Thanksgiving Feast

How to Prepare a Pet-Safe Thanksgiving Feast

An overloaded table filled with your favorite dishes is one of Thanksgiving’s highlights. While you are drooling over a heaping plate, so is your pet. However, many popular Thanksgiving foods are dangerous for pets. Let your pet join the feast by preparing a special,...

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