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Fire Safety and Your Pets

By Hunt Valley Animal Hospital | July 26, 2019

In grade school, we’re all taught to take preventative measures to ensure an adequate amount of fire safety in our homes. We’re all well aware of the classic “stop, drop, and roll” routine but what about our pets? Fire safety is essential for pets as well! After all, 40,000 pets are killed in house fires…

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Tips To Keep Your Pet Safe All Summer Long

By Hunt Valley Animal Hospital | June 28, 2019

Your poor pooch has been holed up all winter long, slowly building up energy day by day until it’s ready to explode with the zoomies. Or, maybe your cat has been staring forlornly out the window each day, wishing it was out on the prowl instead of stuck scratching the same old cat post (or…

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Can Dogs Have Allergies?

By Hunt Valley Animal Hospital | May 30, 2019

Oh, Spring. The sun is out, the flowers are in bloom, and children are enjoying the outdoors. Everyone is happy—except for those of us suffering from seasonal allergies. We’re too busy blowing our noses to stop and smell the roses, and our eyes are too itchy and watery for us to see all the greenery…

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Protecting Your Pets From Dangerous Plants

By Hunt Valley Animal Hospital | April 25, 2019

Hunger and curiosity can make for a bad combination. I don’t know about your pet, but most seem to have both traits in spades. The second pets get outside, they often sniff and munch on anything they see from grass to strange plants. And if your pet can’t eat it, you can bet he’ll roll…

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Dog Safety Tips for the Backyard

By Hunt Valley Animal Hospital | March 28, 2019

In Jack London’s famous novel, Call of the Wild, a mild-mannered and cuddly Saint Bernard named Buck finds himself fighting for survival and leading a team of sled dogs through the dangerous and frigid Yukon. Throughout the book, cute little Buck develops his inner primal instincts to fight off wild animals, brave the arctic cold,…

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Do Dogs Need Sweaters or Jackets?

By Hunt Valley Animal Hospital | February 21, 2019

Some people think dogs in sweaters simply look cute, while some think it is absurd for the descendants of wolves to be dressed in fluffy jackets. Regardless of your stance on the matter, dog jackets and sweaters can be a useful tool to keep your furry best friend safe and healthy in the colder weather.…

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Does My Pet Need a Dental Cleaning?

By Hunt Valley Animal Hospital | February 1, 2019

How often do you brush your teeth? Answer honestly! Don’t worry, this isn’t a guilt trip to get you to the dentist. Speaking of dentists, though, how often do you go in for a checkup? Once or twice a year? Last question. How much did it hurt the last time you had a cavity? Our…

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6 Winter Pet Safety Tips

By Hunt Valley Animal Hospital | December 7, 2018

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! At least, it is for us humans. For our furry friends, it’s a season of cold weather, delicious smelling food, and super colorful decorations that they think double as pet toys. All of those things that we love about the winter holidays—the food, the decor, the snow—can…

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A Guide To Vacation With Your Cat Or Dog

By Hunt Valley Animal Hospital | November 29, 2018

Around half of all US dog owners take their pets on vacation with them. This practice is becoming increasingly common and while it’s fun to have your furry friend traveling alongside you, at sometimes it can be a bit of a hassle. It’s important to plan ahead before traveling with your pet. With that in…

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Why and How Cats Have Seizures

By Hunt Valley Animal Hospital | November 2, 2018

It’s likely that seizures in cats, as with those in humans, are linked to the prefrontal cortex. This part of the brain is responsible for decision making, personality, and other cognitive behaviors. During times of stress, the body produces hormones that may lead to a seizure. Symptoms of Seizures in Cats Typical symptoms of a…

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