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  • Dr. Kim
  • Posted by Dr. Kim Smyth on
    Staff Veterinarian and Pet Health Writer of Petplan
Visits to the vet can be stressful, whether your pet is healthy or ill. Maybe your pet hates riding in the car, so you both arrive feeling anxious before you even see the doctor. Maybe you’re worr...
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  • Posted by Dr. Kim Smyth on
    Staff Veterinarian and Pet Health Writer of Petplan
Did you know January was “Walk Your Pet Month?” I have no idea why anyone would designate one of the coldest months of the year to this particular task, but it’s true. Maybe it can c...
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  • Posted by Dr. Kim Smyth on
    Staff Veterinarian and Pet Health Writer of Petplan
The holidays are rapidly approaching!  We have already talked about why it is not the wisest idea to try to introduce a new pet during the busy holiday season, but that doesn’t mean that we...
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  • Posted by Dr. Kim Smyth on
    Staff Veterinarian and Pet Health Writer of Petplan
  With the holidays comes holiday travels, especially if you're one of the 18 percent of travelers who take their pets with them on trips. Visiting family and friends this time of year is part ...
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Visit your vet at least once a year to keep your pet protected from preventable diseases.