Understanding Parvovirus: What Every Pet Owner Needs to Know

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Parvovirus is one of the most serious — and preventable — diseases that can affect our furry friends. Your trusted veterinary team at Shepherd of the Hills Veterinary Clinic is here to help you understand what parvo is, how to recognize it, and most importantly, how to protect your pet from it. What Is Parvo?…

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Pain in your Pet

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As a veterinary professional, the most common fallacy owners hold about their animals is that their beloved pet is not in pain because they are not complaining with vocalization, limping or lethargy. I cannot emphasize enough how incorrect this is. Animals are evolutionarily designed to hide their pain. If you are a wild animal, especially…

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