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  • What You Need to Know About Antibiotics
    Category: Newsletter Library, Keeping Pets Healthy

    Using antibiotics incorrectly may harm, rather than help, your pet.

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  • Identifying Dementia in Senior Dogs
    Category: Newsletter Library, Keeping Pets Healthy

    Have you noticed changes in your older dog's behavior?

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    Category: Newsletter Library, Keeping Pets Healthy

    Do you know how to keep your pet's teeth and gums healthy?

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  • Cold Symptoms in Dogs
    Category: Newsletter Library, Keeping Pets Healthy

    Could your sneezing, sniffling dog have a cold?

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  • Anemia in Dogs
    Category: Newsletter Library, Keeping Pets Healthy

    Anemia doesn't just affect people. Your dog can become anemic too.

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  • How to Treat Common Paw Problems in Dogs
    Category: Newsletter Library, Keeping Pets Healthy

    Have you noticed a change in your dog's paws? One of these paw problems may be to blame.

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  • Preparing For Pet Dental Month
    Category: Newsletter Library, Keeping Pets Healthy

    Not sure if your pet needs a dental exam? These 10 reasons may help you make a decision.

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  • The Benefits of Pet Massage
    Category: Newsletter Library, Keeping Pets Healthy

    Want to ease your pet's aches and pains? Try massage!

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  • Small Dog Health Problems
    Category: Newsletter Library, Keeping Pets Healthy

    Do you know which health problems are most likely to affect your small dog?

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  • Pet Blood Donors: Helping Other Animals in Need
    Category: Newsletter Library, Keeping Pets Healthy

    Could a selfless act by your pet save another animal's life?

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  • Your Big Dog May Be More Likely to Develop These Health Problems
    Category: Newsletter Library, Keeping Pets Healthy

    Big dogs can have equally big health problems. Find out what conditions and diseases typically affect larger dogs.

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  • Reducing the Spread of Disease When You Have Multiple Pets
    Category: Newsletter Library, Keeping Pets Healthy

    Do your pets do everything together, including sharing illnesses? These tips will help reduce the transmission of viruses and diseases.

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  • What Your Pet's Stools Say About Their Health
    Category: Newsletter Library, Keeping Pets Healthy

    Want to know if your pet is healthy? Take a look at his or her stools.

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  • Managing Your Pet's Arthritis
    Category: Newsletter Library, Keeping Pets Healthy

    Painful arthritis makes walking and jumping difficult for pets. Luckily, you can do a few things to relieve your pet's pain.

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  • 6 Questions to Ask At Your Senior Pet's Next Check Up
    Category: Newsletter Library, Keeping Pets Healthy

    Want to keep your senior pet healthy and happy? Ask these six questions at your pet's next check up.

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  • Put Some Teeth Into Your Pet’s Dental Care
    Category: Newsletter Library, Keeping Pets Healthy

    According to the American Animal Hospital Association, nearly two-thirds of pets suffer from dental problems because their owners do not provide dental care for them. Imagine what would happen to your own teeth if they were never brushed or examined by a dentist. The same thing can happen with your pet’s

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  • "I have taken my fur babies to Tender Loving Care Dr. Heitzman for over 12 years now and won't go anywhere but! Dr. Heitzman and staff have ALWAYS been so caring, gentle and compassionate with my animals as if they were their own! Not only putting animals health first, but listening to my concerns as pet owner. Every concern or question is addressed with the utmost compassion, even silly questions are answered with the same sincere care! Thank You Dr. Heitzman and staff for your compassion, concern and truly caring for my babies as you have from day one many years ago and continuing thru the present to the future!!!!"
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