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5 Common Senior Cat Health Challenges

By Midlands Pet Care | August 15, 2024

As feline companions age, they may face various health challenges that require attention and care. Understanding these common issues can help pet owners provide the best possible care for senior cats. Explore five prevalent senior cat health challenges, along with valuable insights and resources to help you navigate your cats’ aging journey. 1. Dental Health […]

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5 Reasons To Adopt An Older Dog

By Midlands Pet Care | July 15, 2024

When it comes to bringing a new furry friend into your home, the choice between a puppy and an older dog can be a difficult one. While the playful antics and adorable nature of puppies may initially draw you in, there are numerous advantages to adopting an older dog that can often be overlooked. Senior dogs […]

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What You Need to Know About Pet Hospice Care

By Midlands Pet Care | June 15, 2024

As a pet owner, ensuring the comfort and well-being of your furry companion in their final days, though painful, is any animal lover’s top priority. In the face of age-related illnesses and chronic conditions that become more common near the end of your pet’s life, you may want to explore the option of pet hospice […]

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6 Tips For Proper Pet Pain Management

By Midlands Pet Care | May 15, 2024

No one likes to be in pain, including your pets! Pets can experience pain for various reasons, including injuries, surgeries, or chronic conditions. Because they can’t communicate how people do, it can be harder to notice when your pet is in pain. Learn how to recognize when your pet is in pain and discover proper […]

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Reasons to Memorialize Your Pet

By Midlands Pet Care | April 15, 2024

When you welcome a pet into your home, you invite all the joys of unconditional love and meaningful companionship into your life. But when you inevitably have to say goodbye to these loved ones, it can create an emotional void in your heart that can seem impossible to face. Memorializing these loving members of your […]

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Coping with Feelings of Guilt After Losing a Pet

By Midlands Pet Care | March 15, 2024

We know that pets are so much more than just pets. They are our companions. Our sidekicks. Our exercise buddies. Our friends through good times and bad. Most importantly, they are special members of our family. And when we have to say goodbye to members of our family, it hurts. Losing a pet can leave […]

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Your Options for When Your Pet Passes Away

By Midlands Pet Care | February 15, 2024

When your beloved pet passes away, you will naturally be struggling with grief. However, this is when you have to face the difficult decision of how to handle their remains. Many people never consider this issue until their vet questions them about what they would like to do. It goes without saying that this is not a good […]

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What to Know About Dog Diabetes

By Midlands Pet Care | January 15, 2024

There are two types of dog diabetes. By far, the most common kind is diabetes mellitus (DM), which is the result of a disruption of pancreatic function and abnormal regulation of blood sugar. The other type is diabetes insipidus (DI), symptoms of which are excessive thirst/drinking and the production of abnormal volumes of very dilute urine. Because diabetes […]

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5 Good Reasons to Socialize Your Dog

By Midlands Pet Care | December 15, 2023

Socialization is the process of exposing your canine to new people, animals, situations, and places. Effective socialization will produce a more relaxed and confident dog who is not afraid to discover new things and will be far less likely to adopt behaviors caused by fear of the unknown. Let’s look at five good benefits you […]