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Dental Care is Wellness Care

Katy Pet Wellness Solutions

February 2023

February has long been celebrated as Pet Dental Health Month, though in the past several years, it has not been celebrated as much and often doesn’t get the attention it needs. Dental care is something that is important to be aware of all year long, it’s a good reminder to keep dental health at the forefront of pet care because focusing on our pets’ dental health is just as important as proper nutrition and regular preventative veterinary care.


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CBD, Hemp Products, and Potentials of THC Toxicity in Pets

Katy Pet Wellness Solutions

September 2022

In recent years, there has been an increase in hemp products or those containing CBD due to the FDA changing the way these products are categorized and allowing for legal growth and use of them. There are a lot of points to consider regarding if they are safe for pets, how they may help, risk factors and side effects that may occur, and overall legality of use in pets.


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Get the Scoop: What Your Pet's Poop is Telling You

We know it can be an icky subject to talk about- but there is a lot about your pet’s stool that can be an indicator of their health. Not only is it important to monitor what goes into their body, but it is also necessary to keep an eye on what’s coming out.

 


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Top This! 5 Healthy Dog Food Toppers

Not everyone has time to cook meals for their dog, but with a little effort, you could try adding some healthy toppers to their dry food that you already give them! Here are the top 5 foods we suggest to give a try:

 


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A Pet's Guide To Weight Loss

Obesity is an accumulation of excessive energy stored by adipose (fatty) tissue sufficient enough to contribute to disease. It is the most common form of malnutrition in our companion animals and it is growing in frequency due to an increasingly sedentary lifestyle coupled with highly-palatable, energy-dense food sources.

Obesity can significantly increase the risk of various diseases and can negatively impact both the quality of life as well as the life span of our pets.


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Can Your Pet Get the Flu? What You Need to Know About CIV

The recent outbreak of canine influenza virus (CIV) in the Midwestern region of the United States has affected more than 1,000 dogs. Should you be worried?

As with all infectious and parasitic disease trends, our doctors have been closely following this issue and its possible indications for our clients and patients.


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Top 12 Reasons to Spay or Neuter

And remember folks, always spay or neuter your pets! 

-Bob Barker

When you consider spaying or neutering your dog or cat, your top priority is preventing unwanted litters. Controlling the pet population is extremely important; however, did you know that there are other benefits when you spay or neuter? We sniffed out the top reasons why you should spay or neuter your dog or cat! 


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