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Searching the internet for the best cat names or if a new dog will get along with her? How about planning a vacation with your pet? Whatever your question – Spot has the expert pet lifestyle tips to help.
Cat People vs. Dog People
Coke vs. Pepsi, Star Wars vs. Star Trek, Pineapple on Pizza vs. the rest of humanity and Cats vs Dogs - these are some rivalries that have decided human civilizations for ages. You may think it’s just about a simple choice. But it goes way deeper. It's...
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Can Dogs, Cats and Lizards Get Along?
Can Dogs, Cats and Lizards Get Along? One of your responsibilities as a pet parent is to properly socialize all of your pets. Some may be surprised dogs, cats and lizards can get along. Every animal is unique. You might not know what happens when you...
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Mobile Vets
Vet Visits During COVID-19 This year has brought shelter-in-place orders and caused businesses to close their doors either temporarily or-in some cases-permanently. Vet offices have not been immune to the effects of COVID-19. While many vets are not...
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CBD for Pets
Uses, Benefits, and Everything Pet Parents Should Know CBD for pets has become extremely popular in the past few years. In 2021, 28 percent of pet parents polled in Spot’s pet behavior survey said they had tried a CBD product for their dog or cat....
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What Is Holistic Pet Care?
Holistic pet care is becoming more and more popular as pet owners spend more and more on their fur babies year after year. Some see holistic care as an alternative (and perhaps a more preventative option) to western medicine. If you’re curious about...
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Tips for Working from Home with Your Dog
Working from Home with Your Dog? Here’s what they do in the United States. Tips and tricks to stay productive. Over one-third of Americans are working from home (WFH) full-time now due to the ongoing pandemic. Some employers are even offering benefits...
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Coping with Losing a Pet
Pets are family. We share a forever love with our animal companions; the years spent with them are often some of the most cherished of our lives. They add so much joy, friendship and love to each day. It can be so hard to say goodbye when the time...
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Tales from the Exam Table: A Vet's Most Memorable Cases By Jennifer Sperry, DVM
Recently, I was reading an online collection of veterinarians' favorite stories from their work. The stories ranged from heartwarming to heartbreaking; from gross to downright NSFW. As I read through them, I couldn't help but reflect on some of my own...
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What is the Annual Cost of Owning a Dog?
Annual Cost Of Owning A Dog Bringing a puppy home might not seem like such a big deal: Doggie bed? Check. Bowls? Check. Collar? Check. Food? Check. Ready to bring that tumbling ball of fur to his forever home, right? Well, as you might expect, there’s...
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