If you are looking for a small companion for your child instead of dog or a cat, you might consider a guinea pig. They are entertaining, teach children pet care responsibilities, and are less likely to be squeezed, like a hamster, by tiny unknowing hands. Even though they are tiny and cute, there are things that you need to know […]
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My kitten was vaccinated at 6 weeks. I was told I didn’t have to have them vaccinated again. Is this so? Any vaccines that are given to a kitten before 7 weeks are considered a temporary vaccine, as the kitten may still be nursing and the antibodies in the mother’s milk may not make the vaccine as effective. It is […]
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My puppy was vaccinated at 6 weeks. I was told I didn’t have to have them vaccinated again. Is this so? Any vaccines that are given to a puppy before 7 weeks are considered a temporary vaccine, as the puppy may still be nursing, which means that the antibodies in the mother’s milk may not make the vaccine as effective. […]
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Spring is in the air! The flowers are finally popping out full of colour. Trees are budding and ticks are emerging looking for their next meal. What is a tick? Other than the fact that they are a creepy eight-legged cousin of a spider, they can carry different diseases that can affect both you and your pet. These diseases include […]
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