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10 preparation tips for a purr-fect vacay!

Summer is almost here, which means now is the time to start prepping for those much-needed getaways for you and your pet! Vacations, staycations, road trips, and out-of-town flights all require adequate planning to make sure your pet is comfortable and safe during the journey. Here are a few ways to prepare for your upcoming…

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Prosecco, snazzy waiting rooms and bespoke pricing: Boutique vet clinics look to upend pet care

Prosecco, snazzy waiting rooms and bespoke pricing: Boutique vet clinics look to upend pet care

When Kathleen Whitman’s daughter’s Bernadoodle, Cody, swallowed a Kong toy, the family faced a veterinary emergency requiring immediate surgery. X-rays at their local suburban clinic suggested what looked like a hair tie tangled in Cody’s intestines. When referred to a corporate emergency hospital, the family was quoted $10,000 for the procedure. “They literally told me…

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How to travel safely with pets

How to travel safely with pets

Betty demonstrates how pets like her should always be properly secured to travel safely. Traveling with furry companions can be a rewarding experience, but it also comes with challenges.  Beverly M. Poppell, JD, co-director of the Disaster Response Program at Nassau County SPCA, shares her expertise on how to make traveling with pets both safe…

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