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Danger Alert! Common Pet Toxins  Household toxins are a common source of pet poisoning, particularly in the kitchen or bathroom. However, potential hazards can lurk everywhere, including in your garage, garden, and cupboards. Brush up on your toxin knowledge to keep...

4 Ways to Show How Much You Love Your Pet on Valentine’s Day Looking for ways to spoil your sweetheart and your furry friend this Valentine's Day? Look no further! As February 14th approaches, you may be thinking of ways to show your sweetheart how much you love them....

5 Simple Steps to Start Brushing Your Pet’s Teeth Brushing your pet’s teeth should be something you do as frequently as you brush your own teeth. By brushing your pet’s teeth daily, you can reduce the amount of plaque and oral bacteria in their mouth and help keep...

4 Reasons Why Pet Dental Care Should Be on Every Pet Owner’s New Year’s Resolutions List Is having better dental care habits on your pet's New Year's resolution list? If not, it should be! We think it should be on every pet owner’s New Year’s resolutions list. If...

5 New Year’s Resolutions That Can Change Your Pet’s Life The start of a new year has always been a time to improve your life. This year, ensure you also include your pet in that focus. Here are five New Year’s resolutions to add to your list that are guaranteed to...

Pets are wonderful gift recipients. They appreciate anything you give them, regardless of how much time or money you spend. Plus, you don’t have to be extraordinarily crafty to create homemade gifts your furry pal will enjoy. Make your pet’s Christmas special by...

3 Invigorating Indoor Activities for Pets When bad weather strikes and your pet is going stir-crazy from being cooped up indoors, turn to indoor enrichment activities. These games will exercise not only your furry pal’s body but also their mind, allowing them to burn...

Is My Pet at Risk for Diabetes? November is National Pet Diabetes Month, and with an estimated one in 300 dogs and one in 200 cats developing the disease during their lifetime, it’s important for pet owners to recognize the risk factors and signs. What factors put my...

5 Myths about Cancer in Pets No pet owner wants to hear that their pet may have cancer. In honor of National Pet Cancer Awareness Month, our team at Garden City Veterinary Care intends to use this time to reveal the truth behind common myths about cancer in pets and...

In honor of National Pet Obesity Awareness Day, we’re shedding some light on the ways that you can feed your pet to keep them at a healthy weight. Follow these tips to ensure your four-legged friend is more fur than fat. #1: Calculate the number of calories your pet...