Did you and your pet become lazy at home during 2020? Break the habit in 2021! Laziness can deter your best friend's health and returning to a healthy diet and lifestyle can be more challenging for older dogs. We want to share three ways to help improve your older dog’s lifestyle this year. Consider Your...
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3 Easy Ways to Pet-Proof Your Home for the Holiday Season
Hosting dinners and celebrations can be real chores for you and stressors for indoor pets! Having many visitors in your home can make your pet feel anxious and/or overwhelmed, so determine if your home is comfortable enough for your furry friends. If it isn't, your pet might react by breaking house rules or having accidents...
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3 Steps to Curbing Your Dog’s Picky Eating Behavior
Fall is filled with holiday sweets and comfort foods, and while pet owners loosen their belts, some also tend to loosen the rules when it comes to their dog eating human food. This often creates a bad habit in dogs where they become picky eaters, resulting in them eating less of their own food and...
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3 Simple Tips to Help Boost Your Small Pet’s Well-Being!
Did you know that Valley Animal Hospital takes care of a variety of small pets alongside cats and dogs? From hamsters to rabbits to guinea pigs, our vets provide different types of care to better your pet’s well-being. However, you can also take action at home! Improving your small pet’s life is as easy as...
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3 Tips to Keep Your Dog Calm During a Bad Storm
Did you struggle to keep your pet calm during Hurricane Hanna? Rain, thunderstorms, and even hurricanes are quite common during the summer and can cause dogs to cozy up to their owners. However, for some dogs, a storm can be a rough experience. Storms can induce anxiety and cause your dog to bark or whine...
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3 Things You Should do if You Suspect That Your Cat is Stressed
Has your cat been moody lately? Does it feel as though you’re always close to getting a bad scratch every time you try to play with him/her? Your cat could be exhibiting stress by acting aggressively or constantly changing their mood. Changing a cat’s environment or routine can leave your feline friend feeling stressed, and...
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3 Steps You Should Take to Properly Care for Your Dog During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Even though shops and parks are slowly re-opening throughout the Rio Grande Valley, there might be a chance that you aren’t ready to be around others. Do you miss taking your furry pal for a stroll through a farmer’s market, a convention, or the many parks in the area? Well, the great news is that...
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Create a Healthy and Happy Environment For Your Pet Indoors
During this mandated break, you may choose to house your pets indoors. Cozying up with your furry loved ones may sound ideal, but it can come with unwarranted consequences. Shedding, excess dirt, and pushing boundaries are possible outcomes of bringing a pet indoors. Still, there are steps you can take to live peacefully with your...
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4 Tips for a Hassle-Free Spring Break Trip with Your Pet
Many families love to vacation and bring their furry friends along during the spring break period. If you plan on doing the same, have you considered which items you’ll need or what you’ll have to do ahead of time to make your pet’s trip hassle-free? Our vets would like to share a few tips to...
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2 Important Tips to Help Break Your Dog’s Bad Chewing Habits
Many people enjoy creating healthy New Year’s resolutions at the beginning of each year, but how many have considered breaking an unhealthy habit in their canine friend? Chewing on shoes or furniture may seem like hard habits to break in a pooch, but it is doable! Learn why your dog might be chewing too much...
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